It has been revealed, though not confirmed, that former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari died from complications related to leukemia (a type of blood cancer) after a long illness.
Igbo TV reported on Sunday evening that Buhari passed away in the early hours of Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a London hospital where he had been receiving treatment for several years.
While the exact cause of his death is yet to be officially announced, multiple sources close to the late president say he had been quietly battling the illness for a long time, with his condition worsening in recent months.
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“It’s true that Baba had been managing leukemia for years, and it became critical recently,” a close family source revealed.
During his tenure in Aso Rock, Buhari’s frequent medical trips to the UK stirred national debates over the secrecy surrounding his health and the high cost of overseas treatment.
Activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore recently alleged that the government was spending £3,000 per night to maintain Buhari’s care in intensive care, a claim that has drawn criticism from many Nigerians amid ongoing economic hardship.
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, such as the bone marrow and lymphatic system, often requiring prolonged and intensive treatment like chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants, facilities largely unavailable in Nigeria’s healthcare system.
