Former President Muhammadu Buhari has died at the age of 82. The announcement was made by his family and former aides on July 13, 2025. Buhari passed away in a clinic in London where he had been receiving medical treatment in recent weeks[1][2][4].
Buhari, born on December 17, 1942, in Daura, Katsina State, served as Nigeria’s civilian president from 2015 to 2023, having previously ruled as a military head of state from 1983 to 1985. His leadership was marked by a strong anti-corruption stance and significant efforts to stabilize the nation’s economy[1]. Notably, he became the first Nigerian president to defeat a sitting president in an election in 2015, navigating the country through economic challenges and the fight against insurgency[2].
The family has indicated that further details regarding burial arrangements will be announced in accordance with Islamic rites[1][5]. Messages of condolence and tributes have continued to pour in from across Nigeria and the international community since the announcement[3].
References
- [1] BREAKING: Former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead – Vanguard
- [2] Nigeria’s ex-president Buhari, twice leader of Africa’s most populous nation, dies aged 82 – Local10
- [3] BREAKING: Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead – GhanaWeb
- [4] BREAKING: Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s former president, is dead – Premium Times
- [5] Nigeria’s former president Buhari dead at 82 – Arab News
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