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BREAKING: Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is Dead
Former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. He passed away at the age of 82. The news was confirmed on Sunday, July 13, 2025, by presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu, who stated that Buhari died in London after battling an illness for some time.
The announcement was also shared through official government channels by President Bola Tinubu’s team. Buhari passed away around 4:30 p.m. GMT while receiving medical care at a clinic in the United Kingdom.
Following the news of his death, President Tinubu expressed sadness and extended condolences to the former First Lady Aisha Buhari and the rest of the family. Tinubu also directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to oversee the process of bringing Buhari’s body back to Nigeria for burial.
Flags across the country have been ordered to fly at half-mast, and a state funeral is expected. The details of the funeral arrangements are yet to be officially released.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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