{
  "id": 10845736,
  "title": "Tinubu: I’m Healthy, Sound, Ready to Kick, Says Rumour of Ill Health is Politics",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/tinubu-im-healthy-sound-ready-to-kick-says-rumour-of-ill-health-is",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T03:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/30/tinubu-im-healthy-sound-ready-to-kick-says-rumour-of-ill-health-is-politics/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu returned to Nigeria on September 29 after a four-week working vacation. He declared himself healthy, ready to \"kick\" and \"ready to work,\" dismissing health concerns as political rumors. Upon his arrival in Lagos, Tinubu was greeted by officials and political leaders, including Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. Abbas expressed optimism that Tinubu's time off would result in increased activity from the administration upon his return. Tinubu's European trip, which included meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and businessman Vincent Bolloré, concluded with a visit to Paris. During his absence, the constitutionality of his prolonged stay sparked debate, with some questioning if Vice President Kashim Shettima should have assumed presidential duties. The House of Representatives Speaker, Abbas, anticipated Tinubu's return would bring renewed vigor to government activities.",
  "summary": "• To attend premiere of film in honour of MKO Abiola in Lagos on October 1, hold strategic meetings with political leaders, associates ahead of 2027 before returning to Abuja",
  "key_points": [
    "President Bola Tinubu returned to Nigeria on September 29.",
    "He declared himself healthy and ready to work.",
    "Tinubu's absence sparked debate over constitutionality."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/10845736.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: Tinubu returns, says ‘I’m healthy, ready to go’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/2027-tinubu-returns-says-im-healthy-ready-to-go",
        "published": "2026-09-29T23:16:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "This Day",
        "title": "Tinubu Dismisses Fears Over His Health, Says ‘I’m Healthy, Ready To Work’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/tinubu-dismisses-fears-over-his-health-says-im-healthy-ready-to-work",
        "published": "2026-09-29T23:22:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}