Buhari to speak with Trump later today

Nigerian presidency has confirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari will speak with the U.S President, Donald Trump on Monday after.

The call between the two presidents is expected to take place by 3:45 pm local time.

President Buhari will call the U.S President from his London base at 9:45 am Washington time, which is 3:45 pm in Nigeria and 2:45 pm in London, according to Bashir Ahmad, media aide to the Nigerian president.

President Trump will also speak on phone with the president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma.

President Buhari has been in London on a vacation initially expected to last for ten days but was extended indefinitely due to medical advice.