Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been discharged from a London hospital after spending days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to an undisclosed ailment.
The news, first reported by Empowered Newswire, has sparked widespread concern and renewed public attention on the health status of Nigeria’s former leader.
Sources close to the former president confirmed that Buhari fell ill while in London for a routine medical check-up. According to reports, the condition was serious enough to warrant his admission into intensive care unit. He has since been discharged and is now recuperating in London under close medical supervision. There is no official word yet on when he will return to Nigeria, but sources say he is expected back home once he fully recovers.
Although details of the illness remain undisclosed, the development has fueled discussions across Nigeria, particularly as Buhari had previously spent extended periods abroad during his presidency for medical reasons.
Buhari’s absence was particularly noted during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), held in Lagos on May 28, 2025. His failure to attend the high-profile event raised eyebrows, especially given his status as a former Head of State who played a role in regional diplomacy. In a letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Buhari explained that his inability to attend was due to ongoing medical appointments in the United Kingdom.
