Muhammadu Buhari, the Former President, has Passed Away.

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has been confirmed deceased. This confirmation was shared by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad, along with his spokesperson, Garba Shehu. Garba Shehu's brief statement reads: Former President Muhammadu Buhari has been confirmed deceased. This confirmation was shared by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad, along with his spokesperson, Garba Shehu. Garba Shehu's brief statement reads: "The family of the former president has announced the passing of Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin." It is important to note that former President Muhammadu Buhari was hospitalized multiple times in London during his time as Nigeria’s leader. During his presidency from 2015 to 2023, he made at least 13 documented medical trips to the United Kingdom (UK). In February 2016, he traveled to the UK for a "medical vacation" lasting approximately six days. Additionally, from June 6 to June 19, 2016, Buhari sought treatment in London for a persistent ear infection, which resulted in the cancellation of a two-day working visit to Lagos state. In 2017, President Buhari spent several months in the UK receiving medical care, which sparked widespread speculation regarding his health and even rumors of his demise. By late 2017 and into 2018, a viral conspiracy theory began circulating, particularly on social media, alleging that Buhari had died and been replaced by a lookalike from Sudan named Jibril. From January 19 to March 10, 2018, the former Nigerian leader extended his trip to London for approximately 50 to 51 days. He reportedly underwent a blood transfusion and informed Nigerians, "I’ve never been so sick in my life." From May 7 to August 19, Buhari undertook his longest medical trip—104 days in London—with limited official updates that fueled speculation regarding his death. Furthermore, from August 3 to August 18, 2018, Buhari took an additional 16-day working/medical leave in the UK. Fast forward to April 25–May 5, 2019, the former President undertook a 10-day private trip to the UK. Between November 2–17, 2019, he had another 15-day private stay in London. Following the pandemic lockdown, former President Muhammadu Buhari resumed his health trips from March 30 to mid-April 2021. From June to August 2021, he extended his trip to the UK while also attending an education summit. In March and October 2022, Buhari made two undisclosed trips to London for check-ups. In May 2025, the former President undertook his last known medical 'routine check-up' in London, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). He sent a letter to the delegation in Lagos through President Bola Tinubu, extending his best wishes to the African leaders. Former President Muhammadu Buhari has been confirmed deceased. The announcement was made by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad, and his spokesperson, Garba Shehu. Garba Shehu's brief statement reads: "The family of the former president has announced the passing of Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin." It is important to note that former President Muhammadu Buhari was hospitalized in London on numerous occasions during his tenure as Nigeria's leader. During his time in office from 2015 to 2023, former President Muhammadu Buhari made at least 13 documented medical trips to the United Kingdom (UK). In February 2016, he traveled to the UK for a 'medical vacation' lasting approximately 6 days. Additionally, from June 6–19, 2016, Buhari sought treatment in London for a persistent ear infection, which resulted in the cancellation of a two-day working visit to Lagos State. In 2017, President Buhari spent several months in the UK receiving medical treatment, which sparked widespread speculation regarding his health and even rumors of his death. By late 2017 and into 2018, a viral conspiracy theory began to circulate, particularly on social media, alleging that Buhari had died and been replaced by a lookalike from Sudan named Jib.