Goa, July 14 -- Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has died at the age of 82 in London after a prolonged illness. The news was confirmed by his former spokesperson, Garba Shehu, and acknowledged by President Bola Tinubu's office, which stated that Buhari passed away at around 4:30 p.m. local time at a clinic in London. Vice President Kashim Shettima and the chief of staff have reportedly been asked to travel to London to accompany Buhari's body back to Nigeria for burial, which will take place according to Islamic rites in his home state of Katsina.

Buhari was a significant figure in Nigeria's modern history. He first came to power in 1983 as a military ruler following a coup, only to be overthrown after 20 months. Years later, h...