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Buhari postpones medical tour

The presidential aide now says a new date for the trip will be announced in due course.

• June 25, 2021
Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari diembarking from plane
Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has postponed his visit to London for a medical follow-up.

Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman confirmed this development in a statement in Abuja on Friday

Mr Adesina had announced Thursday that Mr Buhari would fly out to the United Kingdom on June 25.

The presidential aide now says a new date for the trip will be announced in due course.

Mr Buhari last travelled for a medical trip to London in March.

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