A fact-checked, professional report regarding claims that former President Muhammadu Buhari is ill and hospitalized in London.
FACT CHECK: Is Former President Buhari Hospitalized in London?
By HeadlineNews.News Editorial Desk
July 3, 2025 | Abuja/London
Verified: Former President Buhari Hospitalised in London.
Multiple credible sources: including Premium Times, Headlinenews.news, Guardian Nigeria, and BusinessDay—confirm that Muhammadu Buhari, aged 82, has been receiving medical treatment in London since April 2025. What began as a routine check-up escalated into hospitalization, with reports indicating he spent time in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) before being discharged and currently recuperating under medical supervision.
Latest Updates
Detailed Reported Facts
- Date of Travel: Travelled in April 2025 for a routine medical checkup.
- Medical Situation: Fell ill abroad → admitted to ICU → currently recovering
- Family & Spokesperson: Spokesperson confirms illness and that he is “doing well in his recovery.”
- Official Disclosure: No official details about the nature of the illness or the specific hospital
Historical Context: Buhari’s Health Abroad
Buhari frequently sought medical care in London between 2016 and 2017, sometimes for extended periods (notably 104 days in May–August 2017) to address various ailments.
Those past absences generated public debates on governance transparency and the quality of Nigeria’s healthcare system, particularly as he remained in office.
Analysis & Implications
The hospitalization is not speculative—it is fully confirmed by mainstream, credible Nigerian news outlets.
That said, the precise medical condition has not been disclosed, and the visit is being framed as routine healthcare, not evidence of major or chronic illnesses.
Buhari’s current overseas medical attention is consistent with his post-presidential years, distinct from his time as head of state.
Conclusion
Yes—former President Buhari is indeed receiving medical treatment in London. The nature and details of the illness are yet unspecified, but the timelines and official confirmations indicate a serious but managed health episode, not a mere rumor.
Headlinenews.news Special Investigative Report.
