President Jonathan falls ill in London

President Goodluck Jonathan received unplanned medical treatment in London on Thursday after he "became indisposed" and was forced to miss a scheduled meeting, his spokesman said.

"In the course of his ongoing visit to London for a meeting of Nigeria's Honorary International Investors' Council, President Goodluck Jonathan became indisposed and could not be present at the opening of the meeting today," said Reuben Abati.

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

Abati added in an emailed statement that the president's
condition was "nothing serious
and that the medical attention
he has sought is only
precautionary".

Jonathan, who turned 56 on Wednesday, is not publicly known to be suffering from any serious medical conditions.