BUHARI IS BACK

President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Nigeria Saturday, after nearly four months in the UK where he received medical treatment for an undisclosed ailment.

Mr. Buhari landed at the Abuja international airport at about 4:36 p.m. Nigerian time. Dozens of state officials were at the airport to receive the president

He was received by some governor at the airport Among those at the airport to welcome the president include: members of the National Assembly, service chiefs, Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, as well as other presidential aides.

Others at the airports are the National Security Adviser to the President (NSA), Babagana Monguno; the Director-General, State Security Service, SSS, Lawal Daura, and other dignitaries.

The president took a national salute from the Presidential Guards Brigade while cultural groups sang and danced to welcome him back home.

 He later rode in a motorcade to the presidential villa.

He is expected to speak to Nigerians in a broadcast on Monday at 7 a.m.

PRESIDENT BUHARI RETURNS TO NIGERIA

President Muhammadu Buhari returns to the country later today after receiving medical attention in London, the presidency has said.

The president is set to return after over 100 days in London for medical treatment.

The statement read, “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.

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