Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari, is dead. The deceased spokesperson, Garba Shehu, confirmed his death in a statement issued on Sunday, July 13th.
The family of the former president has announced the passing of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin,” the statement reads.
The former president died in a London hospital where he had gone for a medical examination. He was reportedly taken into the intensive care unit (ICU) after falling ill in London.
Just last week, Nigerians mourned the passing of former Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper, Peter Rufai.
Rufai passed away on Thursday after battling a prolonged illness. He was 61 years old.
Dodomayana, as he is fondly called, was widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers Nigeria has produced.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria also announced the demise of the former goalkeeper on the team’s official X account.
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“Forever in our hearts, Dodo Mayana. We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, a giant of Nigerian football and a 1994 AFCON champion,” the post reads.
“Your legacy lives on between the sticks and beyond.”
During his playing career that lasted two decades, Rufai played in Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain.
He also represented Nigeria at two World Cups and as many Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
Rufai’s death happened on a day the world of football is mourning Liverpool forward Diogo Jota.
Jota died in a car crash in Spain earlier in the day, alongside his brother.
His untimely death has sent shockwaves throughout the football world, coming just days after what seemed to be the peak of his personal and professional life.
The Spanish sports newspaper MARCA reported the incident on Thursday, confirming that Jota died at the scene of the accident.