Former President Muhammadu Buhari has died at age 82

Here’s the confirmed breaking news:

🕊️ Former President Muhammadu Buhari has died at age 82 — he passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in London, where he had been receiving medical treatment .

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🕰️ Key Details

Time and place: Died in London, around 4:30 pm GMT (London time), during a “prolonged illness.”  

Life in brief:

Born 17 December 1942 in Daura, Katsina State  .

Rose to power as a military head of state in December 1983 following a coup (removed in August 1985).

Returned as civilian president from May 2015 to May 2023—notably the first opposition candidate to unseat a sitting president (Goodluck Jonathan).  

Legacy:

Campaigned on anti-corruption and fighting Boko Haram; achieved some military gains yet struggled with surging insecurity, economic slowdowns, and repeated recessions  .

Criticized for a slow response to the #EndSARS 2020 protests and for restricting social media platforms, earning him the moniker “Baba Go Slow”  .

Health issues remained a source of public concern, marked by multiple trips abroad for treatment  .

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🇳🇬 Reactions and Next Steps

President Bola Tinubu described Buhari as “a patriot, a soldier, a statesman … to the very core.” He has dispatched Vice President Kashim Shettima to London to oversee repatriation arrangements  .

A state funeral with full honours is anticipated in Katsina, Buhari’s home state, with burial following Muslim rites  .

🧭 Final Words

Muhammadu Buhari’s death marks the end of a figure both celebrated for breaking Nigeria’s political mold and criticized for shortcomings in governance and civil liberties. His passing is likely to spur national reflection on his complex legacy—from military rule to democratic win, anti-corruption efforts to economic challenges.