Tinubu to attend inauguration of South African president Tuesday

President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday depart Lagos for Pretoria, South Africa, to attend the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The inauguration of Mr Ramaphosa follows his re-election as president for a second term.
Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president, media and publicity, said in a statement on Monday that Mr Tinubu would return to Nigeria after the ceremony.
(NAN)
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