President Tinubu Announces Death of Former President Muhammadu Buhari

President Tinubu Announces Death of Former President Muhammadu Buhari

Abuja, Nigeria – July 13, 2025 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally announced the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died earlier today in London, United Kingdom, following a prolonged illness. He was 81 years old.

According to an official statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Buhari passed away at approximately 4:30 p.m. local time.

In a mark of honour and national mourning, President Tinubu has directed that Nigerian flags be flown at half-staff across the country.

President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs. Aisha Buhari, the late former President’s widow, to extend his condolences and express the nation's sympathy over the passing of the elder statesman.

As part of arrangements for the return of the former President's remains, Vice President Kashim Shettima has been directed to travel to the United Kingdom to accompany the body back home to Nigeria.

Buhari, a key figure in Nigeria’s modern political and military history, served two terms as a democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023, after previously leading the country as military Head of State between January 1984 and August 1985.

The Federal Government is expected to announce full funeral arrangements in the coming days.