Muhammadu Buhari

Muhammadu Buhari

politician Nigeria

Muhammadu Buhari is a retired Major General in the Nigerian Army and a politician who served as the President of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023. He previously ruled Nigeria as a military dictator from 1983 until he was overthrown in 1985. Buhari's presidency was marked by efforts to combat corruption, improve the economy, and address security challenges posed by militant groups. He played a pivotal role in the emergence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and led the party to a historic victory against an incumbent president in the 2015 elections.

Born on Dec 17, 1942 (83 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
977,456
Power
3,460$
Sentiment
7.24
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 2 7.00 0.46% +0% 206,139,589 941,277 $448,000 2,046$
United Kingdom 1 8.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 35,413 $2,700,000 1,408$
Guyana 1 5.00 0.10% +0% 786,552 767 $6,000 6$
Totals 4 274,812,152 977,457 $3,154,000 3,460$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Femi Adesina was a former Special Adviser to late President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity. 7

The Punch: Adesina Demands Electronic Transmission of Results for 2027

United Kingdom United Kingdom: In 2022 Abdullahi was given a national honour by then-President Muhammadu Buhari, who commended his bravery. 8

BBC: Nigerian imam honoured for saving Christian lives dies aged 90

Nigeria Nigeria: Muhammadu Buhari appointed Lai Mohammed as minister in 2015, marking the beginning of a special relationship. 8

The Punch: Why Buhari appointed Lai Mohammed as minister in 2015

Nigeria Nigeria: The licence was originally approved by the late former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. 5

The Punch: FG Okays Ondo Deep Seaport as Afenifere Lauds Aiyedatiwa

Nigeria Nigeria: The transaction faced prolonged delays under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. 4

The Punch: Heirs Energy Secures $750M to Boost Nigerian Oil Output

Nigeria Nigeria: Tambuwal recalled how all 36 governors once jointly supported the late President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. 6

The Punch: Terrorists Don't Represent Religion, Says Tambuwal on Nigeri