Muhammadu Buhari
NigeriapoliticianMaleb. 19425.6Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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Muhammadu Buhari is the former President who did not approve the payment of the $200m settlement.
Malami, Fagbemi clash over $200m Mambilla settlementNigeria· 2026-09-23
Muhammadu Buhari served as the president of Nigeria before the 2023 election.
How G-5 helped Obi defeat Atiku in Edo, C'River — WikeNigeria· 2026-09-21
Buhari’s tenure was marked by serious economic difficulties.
Why the ‘Tinubu Must Go’ campaign is unfair – OpinionNigeria· 2026-09-21
Former President Muhammadu Buhari established the Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Development Initiative to support artisanal miners.
Atiku pledges scholarship to viral Niger teen minerNigeria· 2026-09-20
Tinubu commended late President Muhammadu Buhari for testifying in Nigeria’s defence during the arbitration.
Nigeria wins $3.38bn arbitration battleNigeria· 2026-09-18
Shettima recalled the opposition Tinubu faced during the 2023 presidential contest, saying the eventual winner had continued with his campaign despite limited support among governors in the northern region, partly due to the belief that former President Muhammadu Buhari did not support Tinubu’s ambition.
Shettima asks warring Kwara APC factions to reconcileNigeria· 2026-09-17
He recalled the opposition Tinubu faced during the 2023 presidential contest, saying the eventual winner had continued with his campaign despite limited support among governors in the northern region.
Tinubu forgave Northern govs who opposed him, says ShettimaNigeria· 2026-09-16
Former President Muhammadu Buhari stated that Nigeria had lost $150 billion to theft in the oil industry shortly after assuming office.
Assessing its successes, failures & challengesNigeria· 2026-09-11
President Tinubu mentioned Muhammadu Buhari in the context of supporting the private sector.
Tinubu Plans NNPC Listing on NGX Amid Market ReboundNigeria· 2026-08-06
Muhammadu Buhari oversaw a smaller follow-up expulsion of undocumented immigrants in Nigeria in 1985.
As We Celebrate Our 179th Independence Anniversary and enter our 180th year of independence: Is Liberian History Being Redacted Out of African History? | Commentaries
Liberia· 2026-08-06
Kosan Waka was a Kano-based patriotic son of Katsina whose music transcended politics and served as a powerful tool for promoting unity, culture and public enlightenment.
Kano Governor Mourns Popular Political Singer Kosan WakaNigeria· 2026-08-02
Under former President, the late Gen Muhammadu Buhari, the nation’s Ways and Means rose to N30tn.
Agencies Allocate N400bn to Mosques, PalacesNigeria· 2026-07-30
The Federal Government viewed some of Sunday Igboho's activities as a threat to national security under the leadership of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
How I Escaped DSS Raid in 2021Nigeria· 2026-07-28
The former Edo State Governor stated that Obi’s performance was driven by public anger over the economic policies of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
Oshiomhole dismisses Peter Obi's 2027 threatNigeria· 2026-07-28
Buhari initially tasked Lawal with the merger process because of his close relationship with Tinubu.
Tinubu helped build APC, financed 2015 campaign — Ex-SGFNigeria· 2026-07-26
Muhammadu Buhari initially hesitated to back Tinubu due to religious and ethical concerns but later agreed to remain neutral.
Why Buhari didn't openly back Tinubu in 2023 APC PrimaryNigeria· 2026-07-26
Saidu Muhammad described Muhammadu Buhari as a late mentor and father figure.
Nigeria's New High Commissioner to India Assumes OfficeNigeria· 2026-07-25
Frank recalled that former President Muhammadu Buhari met Trump at the White House during Trump’s first term.
Not an Endorsement, Says Timi FranNigeria· 2026-07-23
He is the current president of Nigeria involved in the signing of the intergovernmental agreement for the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline.
La CEDEAO signe l’accord intergouvernemental pour le Gazoduc Nigeria-Maroc
Morocco· 2026-07-20
The analysis showed that the World Bank approved loans worth $14.59bn during Buhari’s presidency from May 2015 to May 2023.
FG secures $11.4bn World Bank loans in three yearsNigeria· 2026-07-06
The late former President Muhammadu Buhari was said to have approved the release of the $6.2m.
Investigator Says Buhari Should Face ChargesNigeria· 2026-07-04
Muhammadu Buhari was the Nigerian president who signed an agreement regarding the Benin Bronzes in 2023.
Rückgabe von Benin-Bronzen: Bundesrätin Baume-Schneider in Nigeria
Switzerland· 2026-06-29
Atiku urged President Tinubu to emulate former Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan.
Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Undermining DemoNigeria· 2026-06-27
Muhammadu Buhari is referenced by Omoyele Sowore as someone who brought him into the political struggle in 2019.
Sowore Remanded in Kuje Prison Over Defamation of TinubuNigeria· 2026-06-22
The Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, in Ogbomoso was established in February 2021 by the administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari.
How N500m federal funding for Oyo polytechnic was securedNigeria· 2026-02-08
Femi Adesina was a former Special Adviser to late President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity.
Adesina Demands Electronic Transmission of Results for 2027Nigeria· 2026-01-31
The seaport project, planned for Ilaje Local Government, was approved by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Aiyedatiwa Pledges to Deliver Ondo Deep Seaport In His TermNigeria· 2026-01-29
Muhammadu Buhari replaced Goodluck Jonathan as president of Nigeria in 2015.
Nigeria’s ex-oil minister Alison-Madueke given ‘luxury’ life, UK bribery trial told
Guyana· 2026-01-29
In 2022 Abdullahi was given a national honour by then-President Muhammadu Buhari, who commended his bravery.
Nigerian imam honoured for saving Christian lives dies aged 90
United Kingdom· 2026-01-16
Muhammadu Buhari appointed Lai Mohammed as minister in 2015, marking the beginning of a special relationship.
Why Buhari appointed Lai Mohammed as minister in 2015Nigeria· 2026-01-11
