JUST NOW: President Buhari travels to London tonight for Indefinite medical check up

HEALTH: President Buhari is on his way to London tonight for another medical check up and the duration will be determined by doctors. Below is a statement from Femi Adesina, special adviser to the president on media and publicity...

President Muhammadu Buhari proceeds to London tonight for follow-up medical consultation with his doctors. He had planned to leave Sunday afternoon, but decided to tarry a bit, due to the arrival of 82 Chibok girls who arrived Abuja earlier in the day.

The President wishes to assure all Nigerians that there is no cause for worry. He is very grateful for the prayers and good wishes of the people, and hopes they would continue to pray for the peace and unity of the nation. The length of the President's stay in London will be determined by the doctors. Government will continue to function normally under the able leadership of the Vice President. President Buhari has transmitted letters about the trip to the Senate and the House of Representatives, in compliance with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 Constitution.