
13/07/2025
Breaking:|| Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has passed away at the age of 82. He died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in a London hospital, according to his spokesperson, Garba Shehu. Buhari served as Nigeria's president from 2015 to 2023 and previously ruled the country as a military head of state from 1983 to 1985.
*Early Life and Career:*
- Born on December 17, 1942
- Retired Major General in the Nigerian Army
- First opposition candidate in Nigerian history to defeat an incumbent president
*Presidency and Legacy:*
- Elected as Nigeria's President in 2015 and re-elected in 2019
- Implemented various policies and reforms during his tenure
- Played a significant role in Nigerian politics and governance
*Circumstances of Death:*
- Died in a London hospital after a prolonged illness
- Vice President Kashim Shettima visited him in the hospital on July 7, 2025, on the directive of President Bola Tinubu
- President Tinubu has ordered flags to fly at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader and has tasked Shettima with accompanying Buhari's body back to Nigeria.