BREAKING: Former President Muhammadu Buhari Passed Away
Former President Muhammadu Buhari Is Dead
July 13, 2025
His aide, Garba Shehu, announced the passing of the former president on Sunday, saying the former leader died in London, UK.
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is dead.
His aide, Garba Shehu, announced the passing of the former president on Sunday, saying the former leader died in London, UK.
He wrote, “NNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIRRAJIUUN.
“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 Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a statement released by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu said Buhari d!ed today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.
‘’President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences.
President Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.” the statement in part reads
Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s President in 2015 and 2023. He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.