Jonathan falls ill in London, undergoes medical checkup

President Goodluck Jonathan has undergone a medical check-up in London after he took ill in the course of his ongoing visit to London.

The President was scheduled to preside over the meeting of Nigeria's Honorary International Investors' Council (HIIC).

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati, said in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday that Jonathan, who turned 56 on Wednesday, became indisposed and could not be present at the opening of the meeting.

“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. The medical attention he has sought is only precautionary'', Abati said in the statement.

Jonathan had left Abuja for London on Wednesday and was earlier scheduled to return to Nigeria this weekend.