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Former Nigerian President Buhari Dies at 82, Nation Mourns

7/14/2025

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Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari passed away at the age of 82 in a London clinic after battling a long illness. A significant figure in Nigeria's history, he led the nation from 2015 to 2023 and previously ruled as a military leader from 1983 to 1985. In tribute, President Bola Tinubu has ordered flags to be flown at half-mast and sent Vice President Shettima to bring Buhari's body home.

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Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari passed away at the age of 82 in a London clinic after battling a long illness. A significant figure in Nigeria's history, he led the nation from 2015 to 2023 and previously ruled as a military leader from 1983 to 1985. In tribute, President Bola Tinubu has ordered flags to be flown at half-mast and sent Vice President Shettima to bring Buhari's body home.