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Oluwafemi Awodele
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The death of former President Muhammadu Buhari was confirmed on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a London hospital in the United Kingdom. He died at the age of 82.
Here are a few things you should know about his life:
1. Buhari was born on December 17, 1942, to Adamu and Zulaiha Buhari in Daura, Katsina State. He belonged to the Fulani ethnic group and was a devout Muslim.
2. He was a Major General in the Nigerian Army and served as Head of State from December 31, 1983, to August 27, 1985, following a military coup.
3. Buhari was appointed Executive Chairman of the Petroleum Trust Fund by the Abacha administration in 1994.
more: https://punchng.com/10-things-to-know-about-former-president-muhammadu-buhari/
