Former Nigerian Head of State and two-time democratically elected President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, has died at the age of 82.
He passed away on 13 July 2025 in London, United Kingdom, after being hospitalised, according to his spokesperson .
Full statement:
Former presidential spokesman Garba Shehu confirmed Buhari’s death via BBC Pidgin, stating:
“Former Nigeria president, Muhammadu Buhari don die at di age of 82” .
What else was said:
Buhari’s passing triggered a wave of condolences from football, political, and diplomatic figures alike. The BBC Pidgin report cited the spokesman’s words, marking an end to a notable chapter in Nigerian history ().
Buhari served as Nigeria’s 15th president from 2015 to 2023 and was military head of state from 1983 to 1985 . His presidency was marked by anti-corruption drives, economic reforms, and social policy changes.
Nigeria mourns one of its most central figures in modern history. Buhari’s complex legacy—marked by both military rule and democratic service—casts a long shadow over the nation’s political landscape.
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