BREAKING: Ex-President Buhari is Hospitalised

BREAKING: Ex-President Buhari is Hospitalised — Source

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is battling a serious illness in London, PREMIUM TIMES has learned from multiple reliable sources.
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Mr. Buhari, 82, quietly left Nigeria in April for what aides described as a “routine medical check-up,” but sources close to his family revealed he soon took ill and has remained hospitalised ever since.
“There are conflicting reports about when exactly he became unwell,” a source disclosed. “Some say he fell ill before departing Nigeria and was urgently flown out. Others claim he became sick after arriving for his check-up.”
When contacted, his longtime spokesperson, Garba Shehu, confirmed the concerning development.

“Following your enquiry, I wish to state as follows: It is true that the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, is unwell. He has been receiving treatment in the UK,” Mr. Shehu said. “I am happy to announce that he is doing well in his recovery. We pray for his healthy recovery.”
Though officials are tight-lipped about the precise nature of his ailment and the hospital treating him, this episode has reignited debate about Mr. Buhari’s history of prolonged overseas medical trips.
Throughout his eight years in office (2015–2023), Mr. Buhari routinely sought treatment abroad—a practice that drew sharp criticism and highlighted Nigeria’s underfunded healthcare system.

Among the most controversial absences were:
February 2016: His first medical trip to London for an undisclosed illness.
June 2016: Another visit to treat an ear infection, sparking outrage among Nigerian doctors.
January 2017: A 50-day stay in London for “routine checks,” extended indefinitely without explanation.
May 2017: A staggering 104-day absence that triggered national anxiety about his fitness to lead.

During these trips, an apartment was reportedly secured near the hospital to enable discreet care.
While insiders say Buhari’s health improved after leaving office in May 2023, it deteriorated again in April this year, necessitating his continued stay abroad.
As the former president’s absence drags on, Nigerians are left wondering when—or if—he will return to Daura, Katsina State, where he planned to live out his retirement.