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 | 46 | 5.46 | 1.96% | +40% | 206,139,589 | 5,668,399 | $448,000 | 12,319$ |
| Totals | 46 | 206,139,589 | 5,668,399 | $448,000 | 12,319$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
Goodluck Jonathan handed over to Muhammadu Buhari, who then handed the baton to Bola Tinubu.
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Nigeria:
Muhammadu Buhari is mentioned as the predecessor of the current president.
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Nigeria:
Former President Muhammadu Buhari signed Executive Order 007, known as the Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme.
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Nigeria:
Muhammadu Buhari was said to have been 'represented' at the book launch.
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Nigeria:
Some say they would have been worried for Ojomo’s career if he had met President Tinubu’s predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari.
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Nigeria:
Muhammadu Buhari is mentioned for posthumously conferring honors on MKO Abiola.
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Nigeria:
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has moved to his Kaduna home after spending nearly two years in Daura, Katsina State.
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Nigeria:
President Bola Tinubu inherited monumental assets and liabilities from his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari.
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Nigeria:
Muhammadu Buhari is the immediate-past President of Nigeria who did not attend the NEC meeting.
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Nigeria:
Buhari's absence from the meeting was explained by his spokesperson, who stated he received the invitation late.
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