Nigeria’s Former President, Muhammed Buhari, Has Died Aged 82, His Press Secretary Says
NIGERIA, JUL 13 – Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s first opposition president to defeat an incumbent, died after a prolonged illness, leaving a legacy marked by anti-corruption efforts and security challenges.
- Nigeria's former president, Muhammadu Buhari, has died aged 82 in a London clinic.
- Buhari, who became the first opposition candidate to defeat an incumbent in 2015, struggled to deliver on his promises of change during his tenure.
- His administration faced criticism for its handling of insecurity, including the activities of Boko Haram and armed bandits.
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DISPARITION. The former president who led his country first as a militaryman in the 80s before being elected in 2015, is deceiving from Sunday 13 July at the age of 82.
Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari dies at 82
Nigeria’s former president and one-time military ruler, Muhammadu Buhari, has died at a hospital in London at the age of 82, a spokesperson confirmed Sunday.Buhari, a towering and often polarizing figure in Nigerian politics, had been battling an undisclosed illness in recent weeks. The presidency said his body will be returned to Nigeria for Muslim funeral rites.His short-lived first term in 1983 saw him adopt an aggressive anti-corruption camp…
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