Former president Muhammadu Buhari has died, his spokesperson announced on Sunday. The 82-year-old was reported to have been receiving treatment at a medical facility in London. He left the country in April for what has been described as “routine medical check-up”.
Buhari served two terms as president after being democratically elected in 2015. He previously ruled the country as a military head of state from January 1984 to August 1985.
He was known for his frequent medical trips to the United Kingdom during his time in office. His health was said to have improved when he left the presidency in 2023, but seemingly deteriorated again in April 2025.
Revered by his supporters and criticized by detractors, his death marks the end of an era in Nigerian political and military history. source Premium Times
