— Family Confirms Passing, Nation Mourns
The family of former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has announced his passing earlier today in a clinic in London.
In a brief statement signed by Garba Shehu and dated July 13, 2025, the family confirmed that the former president died peacefully this afternoon.
The announcement has sent shockwaves across the country, with tributes expected to pour in from leaders, citizens, and dignitaries across the globe.
“May Allah accept him into Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin,” the statement read, invoking prayers for the peaceful repose of his soul in Paradise.
Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s President from 2015 to 2023, was a former military Head of State and a prominent figure in Nigerian political history.
His leadership and legacy, both in military and democratic rule, leave behind a mixed but impactful record that will be widely remembered and debated.
Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced in due course as the nation enters a period of mourning.
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