A daughter of Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has completed two weeks of self-isolation and been reunited with the first family, a spokesperson said.
She had returned from the UK last month and gone into isolation in compliance with the country’s directive to passengers arriving from countries with confirmed coronavirus cases.
Aliyu Abdullahi, the spokesperson for First Lady Aisha Buhari, said she was "normal, healthy and well", but did not disclose her identity.
The first couple has five children together: four daughters and a son.
Mr Abdullahi said the president's daughter had gone into isolation despite her “privileged” status.
The First Lady shared a photo of her reunion with her daughter:
It is a thing of joy & gratitude to Almighty God to reunite with my daughter after she had been in isolation for 14 days immediately she landed in Nigeria. While I’m wishing all those infected for a speedy recovery, I pray for the end of this pandemic. . #AbujaScaleUp pic.twitter.com/t3KyJ3d29n
— Aisha M. Buhari (@aishambuhari) April 2, 2020
Nigeria, which has 162 active cases of coronavirus, closed its borders on 23 March after banning all international flights.
Three states, including the capital Abuja, are in a two-week lockdown.
Latest Stories
-
John Kumah’s one-week observance comes off today
3 mins -
WAEC opens online registration for BECE, WASSCE, and G/ABCE candidates
10 mins -
NDC’s allegations of bias against Supreme Court unwarranted, baseless – AG
21 mins -
Akufo-Addo hiding behind judiciary not to sign anti-LGBTQI+ Bill – Asiedu Nketia
23 mins -
Disbursement of $1.2bn from partners will mitigate Cedi depreciation – Finance Minister
35 mins -
Bawumia commissions new Fire Service Training School in Duayaw-Nkwanta
42 mins -
Cape Coast Technical University graduates urged to embrace opportunities and lead the way in innovation
45 mins -
Ghana, Malawi reach visa waiver agreement
51 mins -
Awutu Senya Municipal Council warns against spreading falsehoods regarding missing male genitals
52 mins -
We want to play at the 2025 U-20 World Cup – Black Satellites coach Desmond Ofei
1 hour -
10,720 housing units under development to address housing deficit – Kojo Oppong Nkrumah
2 hours -
Study finds 2 household chemicals linked to autism and multiple sclerosis risk
2 hours -
French school head resigns over Paris veil row and death threats
2 hours -
No lives were lost during last Tuesday’s ‘dumsor’ – Tema General Hospital
2 hours -
Today’s front pages: Thursday, March 28, 2024
2 hours