By the Lagos Metropolitan News Desk Former President Muhammadu Buhari, a towering figure in Nigeria’s political history, has died in London at the age of 82. The announcement, made on Saturday, July 13, by family spokesperson Garba Shehu, stated that the former president passed away at a London clinic following a prolonged illness. Unconfirmed reports, Read More…
By Nkanu Egbe The passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari in a London clinic on July 13, 2025, marks the end of a remarkable journey that spanned decades of military discipline, political resilience, and national controversy. As Nigeria reflects on the life and legacy of the man who once declared that “we have no other Read More…
LONDON, July 13, 2025 – Former President Muhammadu Buhari has passed away in London, according to a statement released this afternoon by his family spokesperson, Garba Shehu. The terse announcement, issued via social media, reads: “INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHI RAJI’UN. The family has announced the passing of the former President, Muhammadu Buhari, this afternoon, Read More…
Ostensibly, it was meant to be a compliment of sorts. But it has backfired massively all over Africa. US President Donald Trump had invited five West African presidents to the White House to discuss “trade instead of aid”. While there were various speculations as regards the real reason behind the invitation— especially as the continental Read More…
