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Tinubu returns to Abuja after Japan, Brazil trips

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja following trips to Japan and Brazil.

Tinubu returned to Abuja in the early hours of Thursday, August 28, 2025.

The president, according to presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, departed Brazil on Wednesday following his state visit, which focused on strengthening relations between Nigeria and Brazil.

The presidential jet took off from Brasília International Airport Air Force Base at 12:57 p.m. (local time).

He arrived in Brasilia on Monday, August 25, for the strategic diplomatic engagement.

After his arrival, Brazil rolled out the red carpet and accorded the Nigerian leader full military honours at the Palacio do Planalto.

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Tinubu later met with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and senior Brazilian officials.

Both leaders witnessed the signing of five Memoranda of Understanding, covering aviation, foreign affairs, science and technology, and agriculture – key sectors in Nigeria’s development agenda.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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