President Jonathan ill in London

Nigeria's President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan who is currently on a visit to London for a meeting of Nigeria’s Honorary International Investors’ Council, has taken ill.

According to Jonathan's Special Adviser (Media & Publicity) - Dr Reuben Abati, "President Goodluck Jonathan became indisposed and could not be present at the opening of the meeting today."

"President Jonathan has since been examined by competent medical practitioners. He has been advised to rest for a few days.

The Presidency wishes to assure all Nigerians that President Jonathan’s condition is nothing serious and that the medical attention he has sought is only precautionary," the statement added.

President Jonathan is also scheduled to meet with a cross-section of the Nigerian Diaspora in the United Kingdom tomorrow - but Trumpet could not confirm if this will still go ahead.