Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is Dead

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is dead.

Newsone Nigeria reports that the former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari died this afternoon in a clinic in London, United Kingdom

His former aide, Bashir Ahmad, announced the passing of the former president on the micro-blogging site, X formerly known as Twitter.

He wrote: “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.”

INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIR RAJI’UN.

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.

Signed,
Garba Shehu
13-07-25.

— Bashir Ahmad, OON (@BashirAhmaad) July 13, 2025

Meanwhile, Newsone reports Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s civilian president from 2015 to 2023 after previously leading the country as a military head of state between 1983 and 1985, was known for his stance on anti-corruption and efforts to stabilise the economy.

Further details regarding burial arrangements are expected to be released by the family in accordance with Islamic rites.

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