BY: NEWS EDITOR, JULY 13, 2025/ 06:44PM

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in London at about 4:30 pm following a prolonged illness.

In a statement issued on Sunday by the president's spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs. Aishat Buhari, the former President's widow, and offered his deep condolences.

As a mark of respect for the departed leader, President Tinubu has ordered flags to be flown at half-mast.

He has also directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Buhari's body back to Nigeria.

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.