Muhammadu Buhari Archives

Ex-President Buhari To Be Buried on Monday

Fola Badmus2 months ago2 months ago01 mins

Former President Muhammadu Buhari will be buried in Daura, Katsina State on Monday in accordance with Islamic rites. The late former President’s media aide, Garba Shehu, disclosed this after announcing his death on Sunday at about 4:30pm in London during an illness. Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany Buhari’s body back to Nigeria. Buhari was Nigeria’s President between May 29, 2015 and May 29, 2023. He was also a former military ruler of the country.

Atiku, Peter Obi Mourn Buhari’s Demise

Fola Badmus2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Former Nigeria’s Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubarkar and Labour Party’s candidate in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi has mourned the passing of former Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari breathe his last on Sunday in London after losing battle to an undisclossed illness. According to Atiku, he said; “I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, a man whose life was defined by unflinching patriotism, stoic discipline, and a lifelong commitment to the sovereignty and unity of our great nation. “President Buhari was not just a former Head of State, he was a symbol of Nigeria’s resilience. From the battlefield to the corridors of power, he served with the kind of austere conviction and firm belief in duty that marked him as a soldier of principle and a leader of formidable will. “His death is not just a loss to his immediate family and the people of Daura, it is a profound national tragedy. Nigeria has lost a statesman who bore the burdens of leadership in both turbulent and triumphant times and whose legacy will be remembered for generations to come. “To his beloved family, I offer my deepest condolences. I pray for strength and comfort in this time of grief. To the people of Katsina State and the entire nation, I mourn with you. May we all take solace in the knowledge that he gave his life to the service of Nigeria and never wavered in his belief in her promise. “May Allah, the Most Merciful, forgive his shortcomings and grant him eternal rest in Aljannah Firdaus.” -AA In a similar vein, Peter Obi took to his Twitter handle now X to express his sadness of the former president’s demise. “I have just received the very sad news of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari in London. His death provides a solemn moment, not just for his family and close associates, but for our nation as a whole. “President Buhari has always comported himself in a dignified manner as a leader. “To his wife, children, extended family, and to all Nigerians I extend my deepest condolences. “May Almighty Allah, Most Gracious and Most Merciful, forgive President Buhari’s shortcomings, reward his efforts in service to the nation, and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus. “Ameen,” the former Anambra State Governor prayed.

VP Shettima to Accompany Buhari’s Body Back Home

Fola Badmus2 months ago2 months ago01 mins

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari died today (Sunday) in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness. President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences. President Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria. Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s President in 2015 and 2023. He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985. President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.

BREAKING: Former President Muhammadu Buhari Dies in London

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Former President Muhammdu Buhari is dead. His former aide, Bashir Ahmad, announced the passing of the former president on X. He wrote: “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus. Amin.” President Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s civilian president from 2015 to 2023 after previously leading the country as a military head of state between 1983 and 1985, was known for his stance on anti-corruption and efforts to stabilise the economy. Further details regarding burial arrangements are expected to be released by the family in accordance with Islamic rites.

Ex-Nigerian President Buhari Discharged From UK Hospital

Fola Badmus3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been discharged from a London hospital after spending days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to an undisclosed ailment. The news, first reported by Empowered Newswire, has sparked widespread concern and renewed public attention on the health status of Nigeria’s former leader. Sources close to the former president confirmed that Buhari fell ill while in London for a routine medical check-up. According to reports, the condition was serious enough to warrant his admission into intensive care unit. He has since been discharged and is now recuperating in London under close medical supervision. There is no official word yet on when he will return to Nigeria, but sources say he is expected back home once he fully recovers. Although details of the illness remain undisclosed, the development has fueled discussions across Nigeria, particularly as Buhari had previously spent extended periods abroad during his presidency for medical reasons. Buhari’s absence was particularly noted during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), held in Lagos on May 28, 2025. His failure to attend the high-profile event raised eyebrows, especially given his status as a former Head of State who played a role in regional diplomacy. In a letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Buhari explained that his inability to attend was due to ongoing medical appointments in the United Kingdom.

Buhari Was Nigeria’s Most Informed President, Not Detached — Garba Shehu

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Garba Shehu, former spokesperson to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has dismissed widespread claims that his former principal was disconnected from national affairs while in office. In an interview with Arise News on Tuesday, Shehu insisted that Buhari was deeply informed and deliberately chose a quiet, work-focused approach to governance over media theatrics. “President Buhari didn’t just want to cut ribbons and take pictures. He wasn’t a showman. He wanted his work to speak for him,” Shehu stated, noting that Buhari was often ahead of his aides on current issues, having read the news and stayed informed long before daily briefings. He admitted Buhari’s leadership was perceived as slow, but explained it stemmed from the former military leader’s transition to democratic principles. “Yes, he was slow. But he believed in due process. Nigerians want quick fixes, but he insisted on following the law,” Shehu said, referencing Buhari’s own admission of being less brash than during his days as a military ruler. When asked about speculations that Buhari might challenge President Bola Tinubu or the APC in 2027, Shehu rejected the idea outright. “Buhari is loyal to the APC. That party gave him the opportunity of a lifetime. He contested three times and only won when he teamed up with Tinubu. Why would he now fight the same party?” he added.

In Pope Francis’s Death, The Poor and Migrants Have Lost A Friend

Fola Badmus5 months ago5 months ago12 mins

Former President Muhammadu Buhari joins Christians all across the world in mourning the demise of the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, who departed the earth on Easter Monday. In a reaction to the news of the death, the former President said Christians in Nigeria and all over the world would miss the exemplary leadership of the church by a Pope who served the poor and the weak, and cared much about migrants and refugees. “He was a Pope who strove to build a beneficial, complementary relationship between the followers of the world’s two greatest religions — Islam and Christianity. “Just hours before his demise, he made a call for an end to the war in Gaza. I hope Israel and Hamas will heed this call in final respect to the Pope who had the distinction of bringing climate change to the Vatican, and recognising the Palestinian State,” said the former President. The former President wishes for a new leader who will build on the inspiring legacies of Pope Francis.