BREAKING: President Buhari Returns From London Today

President Muhammadu Buhari will return from his medical vacation in London today August 19, the Presidency has announced.

Buhari, who departed Nigeria on May 7 for London, is set to return to the country after spending over 100 days in the United Kingdom.

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His return was disclosed in a statement by Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina.

The statement reads: “President Muhammadu Buhari returns to the country later today, after receiving medical attention in London.

“The President had left the country on May 7, this year, after handing over power to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who has functioned as Acting President since then.

“President Buhari is expected to speak to Nigerians in a broadcast by 7 a.m on Monday, August 21, 2017.

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“He thanks all Nigerians who have prayed ceaselessly for his recovery and well-being since the beginning of the health challenge.”

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