Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has died in London at the age of 82, according to a presidential spokesperson. Buhari, who served as president from 2015 to 2023, passed away on Sunday after a prolonged illness. He made history as the first Nigerian president to defeat an incumbent through democratic elections, ousting Goodluck Jonathan. Before his presidency, Buhari had a brief period as a military ruler three decades prior. President Bola Tinubu's spokesperson confirmed the death via a post on X, stating the time of death as approximately 4:30 pm GMT.