Muhammadu Buhari
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 (82 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 5 | 4.60 | 1.19% | +10% | 206,139,589 | 2,699,447 | $448,000 | 5,867$ |
| Totals | 5 | 206,139,589 | 2,699,447 | $448,000 | 5,867$ |
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Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
Muhammadu Buhari was mentioned in the context of a previous Twitter ban by the Federal Government.
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Nigeria:
The passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari has stirred national mourning and reignited political calculations ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Nigeria:
Muhammadu Buhari was the late President of Nigeria who led the All Progressives Congress to victory in the 2015 election.
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Nigeria:
Jonathan lost his reelection bid in 2025 to the late President Muhammadu Buhari.
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Nigeria:
Adeyanju stated he could not support Muhammadu Buhari in the 2015 elections.
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Liberia:
The late President Buhari, who governed Nigeria between 2015 and 2023, was laid to rest on Tuesday in his hometown of Daura.
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Spain:
Muhammadu Buhari was a former military ruler and later a democratically elected president of Nigeria.
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Mozambique:
The Prime Minister signed a condolence book for the death of Muhammadu Buhari.
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Nigeria:
The death of former President Muhammadu Buhari has reignited speculations about the political future of his loyalists.
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China:
Former President Buhari was an important leader in Nigeria who made significant contributions to national unity and progress.
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