Nigeria declares public holiday to honour former leader who died aged 82
Nigeria has declared a public holiday to honor Muhammadu Buhari, a former military ruler and elected president, who passed away at the age of 82 in London. Buhari held power in Nigeria during the 1980s as a military leader and later served as the democratically elected president from 2015 until his death. He was a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, known for his anti-corruption efforts and attempts to address the country's security challenges. The government has announced the public holiday to allow citizens to mourn and pay their respects to the late leader. Buhari's passing marks the end of an era in Nigeria's political history, and the country will now begin the process of transitioning to new leadership.
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