The immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari is dead.
Buhari, 82, passed away on Sunday afternoon at a private clinic in London, United Kingdom, according to report.
Confirming his passing, his former media aide, Bashir Ahmad, wrote on X, “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus. Amin.”
President Tinubu Confirms Muhammadu Buhari is Dead
Also, President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that Muhammadu Buhari is dead.
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu confirmed that Buhari passed away in London at about 4:30 pm on Sunday, July 13, 2025, after a prolonged illness.
President Tinubu has ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel to the United Kingdom immediately to accompany the remains of the former leader back to Nigeria.
“President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs. Aishat Buhari, the widow of the late President, to express his heartfelt condolences,” the statement read.
To honour the late President, Tinubu has also directed that national flags across the country be flown at half-mast.
Muhammadu Buhari is Dead; The ex-President’s Life in a Rap
Muhammadu Buhari, born December 17, 1942, was a Nigerian military officer and statesman who served as Nigeria’s President from 2015 to 2023.
A retired Major General, Buhari first came to power in 1983 through a military coup and led as Head of State until 1985, when he was overthrown. Known for his anti-corruption stance and rigid discipline, he later transitioned into democratic politics. Buhari contested for the presidency multiple times before making history in 2015 by defeating an incumbent, Goodluck Jonathan, in a landmark election.
Though much electoral promises were made ahead of his election in 2015, his administration failed on anti-corruption, security—especially against Boko Haram—and economy, and was often criticized for economic hardship and human rights concerns.
A native of Daura in Katsina State, Buhari remained a central figure in Nigerian politics for decades. After leaving office in 2023, he retired from public life.
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