President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.
President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.
President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences.
President Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.
Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s President in 2015 and 2023.
He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.
President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.
Muhammadu Buhari, a retired Major General and former military Head of State (1983–1985), served as Nigeria’s democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023, having won two consecutive terms under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He is remembered for his anti-corruption crusade, agricultural reforms, and controversial policies that defined his eight years in office.
His presidency also witnessed major security challenges, economic restructuring efforts, and intense political polarization.
Tributes have already begun pouring in from across Nigeria and around the world, as leaders, institutions, and citizens reflect on the legacy of a man who shaped modern Nigerian politics.
Funeral arrangements and official statements from the federal government are expected in the coming hours.
