BREAKING: Nigeria’s Former President Muhammadu Buhari Passes Away in London

Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away in London, according to a family statement shared on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

The news of his demise was confirmed by his former media aide, Bashir Ahmad, via a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The statement read

 “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London.

May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus. Amin.”

President Buhari, aged 82, served as Nigeria’s democratically elected leader from 2015 to 2023, after previously ruling as a military head of state between 1983 and 1985. A retired Major General, Buhari was widely regarded for his anti-corruption stance and emphasis on infrastructural development, even as his administration faced criticism over economic challenges and security concerns.

His death marks the end of a significant era in Nigeria’s political history, spanning decades of military and civilian leadership.

Details regarding funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family, in accordance with Islamic traditions.