FORMER President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away at the age of 82.
The announcement was made on the afternoon of Sunday, July 13, 2025, in a statement released by his family and signed by Garba Shehu, who served as the presidential spokesperson during Buhari’s administration.
According to the statement, the former president died in a private clinic in London, United Kingdom, where he had reportedly been receiving medical treatment in recent weeks. Although the cause of death has not been officially disclosed, sources close to the family confirmed that he had faced health challenges leading up to his passing.
Following the announcement, tributes began pouring in from across Nigeria and around the world, as political leaders, citizens, and international observers reflected on Buhari’s long-standing role in shaping the nation’s political history, from his military rule in the 1980s to his two-term civilian presidency from 2015 to 2023.
While his leadership attracted both commendation and criticism, Buhari’s presidency was also marked by persistent controversies, particularly regarding the accuracy of public information disseminated during his tenure.
During Buhari’s eight-year administration, The FactCheckHub highlighted numerous instances where the late president and his media team, including the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, were found to have made false or misleading claims on critical issues such as security, the economy,...
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