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President expected back in Nigeria on Friday

The President has been on vacation in London for over 40 days, reportedly as a result of some health issues.

The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina on Thursday, March 8, 2017, revealed this to journalist.

According to Punch, Adesina did not tell reporters the exact time that the President will arrive.

He said “President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to return to the country tomorrow, Friday, March 10, 2017.

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“The President left the country on January 19, 2017, for a vacation, during which he had routine medical check-ups. The holiday was extended based on doctors’ recommendation for further tests and rest.

“President Buhari expresses appreciation to teeming Nigerians from across the country, and beyond, who had prayed fervently for him, and also sent their good wishes.”

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal recently accused Christians of spreading rumours of Buhari’s death on social media.

President Buhari met briefly with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby at Abuja House in London, today, Thursday.

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