<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s former president and the first opposition candidate to win a presidential election, has passed away at the age of 82.</li><li>Buhari died in a clinic in London on Sunday, as confirmed by his spokesman, with no further details provided.</li><li>During his presidency, Buhari faced challenges in addressing poverty, unemployment, insecurity, and the over-reliance on oil in Nigeria's economy.</li><li>Having served two elected four-year terms, Buhari retired to his hometown of Daura after stepping down in May 2023 and kept a low public profile.</li></ul>

Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s former president passes away

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