Men of the Armed Forces of Nigeria paid their last respects to former President Muhammadu Buhari in grand style Former President Buhari died at the age of 82 in a London hospital on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari -- who led his country first as a junta strongman and later as an elected democrat -- died Sunday at the age of 82, his aide and the presidency said. His election victory in a country where re-election for the incumbent had been taken for granted was seen as a rare opportunity for Nigeria to change course.

A 2022 video of Ghanaian prophet Nigel Gaisie prophesying about doom at Nigeria's Presidency has surfaced following the death of Muhammadu Buhari.

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs and governance.Katsina, Katsina state - The Katsina state government has declared a holiday to honour the late Muhammadu Buhari.

Immediate-past Nigeria's Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has mourned the death of his former principal, President Muhammadu Buhari, saying the country