ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS EXPRESS is Nigeria’s leading online newspaper. Published by Africa’s international award-winning journalist, Mr. Isaac Umunna, NEWS EXPRESS is Nigeria’s first truly professional online daily newspaper. It is published from Lagos, Nigeria’s economic and media hub, and has a provision for occasional special print editions. Thanks to our vast network of sources and dedicated team of professional journalists and contributors spread across Nigeria and overseas, NEWS EXPRESS has become synonymous with newsbreaks and exclusive stories from around the world.
Ailing Ex-President Buhari
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is currently undergoing medical treatment in London, according to multiple sources quoted by PREMIUM TIMES.
The 82-year-old ex-president who left office on 29 May 2023 after completing two terms, has been abroad since April, the leading online daily said in an exclusive report.
It quoted multiple sources close to the Buhari family as disclosing that he initially travelled to the United Kingdom for what was described as a routine medical check-up but later became unwell.
When contacted, Buhari’s longtime spokesperson, Garba Shehu, confirmed the development.
“Following your enquiry, I wish to state as follows: It is true that the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, is unwell. He has been receiving treatment in the UK,” Shehu told PREMIUM TIMES.
“You would recall he made it known that he was going for his annual medical check-up. He became ill there, but I am happy to announce to you that he is doing well in his recovery while receiving treatment. We pray for his healthy recovery,” he added.
The nature of Buhari’s illness and the name of the hospital where he is being treated have not been disclosed.
