Nigeria's Former President Buhari Dies at 82 in London

Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria's immediate past president and former military head of state, died at the age of 82 in a London hospital on July 13, 2025. Buhari served as Nigeria's second longest-serving leader, with a combined tenure of over nine years, noted for enforcing strict discipline and campaigning against corruption, insecurity, and economic challenges. His administration's security efforts against Boko Haram and other militant groups had mixed outcomes, with some successes and criticisms regarding human rights abuses. Buhari's death elicited widespread condolences from the All Progressives Congress (APC) chapters in Oyo and Lagos states, which praised his legacy of discipline, integrity, and dedication to national development. Vice President Kashim Shettima visited Buhari in London shortly before his death, under President Bola Tinubu's direction, to assess his health and provide support. Buhari's passing marks the end of a significant chapter in Nigeria's political history, reflecting on his impact both as a military and civilian leader.