President Buhari leaves for London

Nigeria's president few hours ago left Abuja, the nation’s capital for medical checkups in London and this is renewing fears for his health in Africa's most populous country.

President Muhammadu Buhari has missed three straight weekly Cabinet meetings in a row and is said to spend most of his time working from home.

His office on Sunday night said 74-year-old leader had delayed leaving for London so he could meet with the 82 Chibok schoolgirls released this weekend from Boko Haram captivity.

After a six-week medical leave in London earlier this year, Buhari indicated that further checkups might be needed. The exact nature of his illness is still unclear.