Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, is dead.
The news of his passing was announced on Saturday via a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad.
Although the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear at the time of filing this report, Ahmad’s post has sparked a wave of tributes and reactions across the country, with many expressing shock and sadness.
Muhammadu Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s President from 2015 to 2023, was a former military Head of State and one of the country’s most prominent political figures for decades.
He was known for his anti-corruption stance, military background, and efforts to reform various sectors of the Nigerian economy and public service.
He retired to his hometown of Daura in Katsina State after completing his second term in office in May 2023.
As Nigerians await an official statement from the presidency or his family, national attention has turned to the legacy and impact of one of the country’s most consequential leaders.
More details to follow.