BREAKING: Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Has Died
Lagos / London — July 13, 2025 — Former Nigerian President Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), aged 82, has passed away this afternoon in a clinic in London, where he had been receiving medical treatment.
A short statement released by his longtime media aide, Garba Shehu, confirmed the sad news:
“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.”
Buhari was a prominent figure in Nigeria’s modern political history. He first led the country as a military head of state between December 1983 and August 1985 after a coup. He returned decades later as a democratically elected leader, serving two terms from May 29, 2015, until he handed over to President Bola Tinubu on May 29, 2023.
His 2015 election marked a historic shift in Nigerian democracy, making him the first opposition candidate to defeat an incumbent president at the polls. His administration was defined by a stern anti-corruption campaign, military operations against insurgent groups, and sweeping economic reforms that were both praised and criticized.
A Legacy Remembered
- Championed anti-corruption and transparency in public service.
- Led the military response against Boko Haram and other insurgent groups.
- Oversaw turbulent economic times, including currency devaluation and rising inflation.
- Faced criticism for human rights records and shrinking civic space.
Buhari’s death brings to a close a chapter in Nigeria’s political journey. Condolences and tributes are expected from leaders across the country and the international community. According to Islamic tradition, funeral arrangements are expected to be carried out swiftly.
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