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 |
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| Nigeria | 25 | 4.88 | 1.33% | +170% | 206,139,589 | 7,405,227 | $448,000 | 16,094$ |
| Totals | 25 | 206,139,589 | 7,405,227 | $448,000 | 16,094$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
Daniel Emiru mentions that the hardship he faces increased after former President Muhammadu Buhari assumed power in 2015.
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Nigeria:
Former President Muhammadu Buhari approved welfare packages for teachers.
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Nigeria:
Babatunde Fashola served as a former Minister of Works and Housing in the President Muhammadu Buhari administration.
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Nigeria:
Elizabeth Oshoba received national honors from President Muhammadu Buhari after coming back from the Games.
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Nigeria:
Muhammadu Buhari was the former president who pardoned ex-governors jailed for stealing billions.
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Nigeria:
Former President Muhammadu Buhari congratulated Major-General Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar on his Supreme Court victory.
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Nigeria:
Former President Muhammadu Buhari presented the awards at the maiden edition of the NEAPs Awards.
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Nigeria:
Amaechi was appointed Minister of Transportation by former President Muhammadu Buhari.
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Nigeria:
The Buhari government started and ended with debt accumulation.
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Nigeria:
Muhammadu Buhari is the former President of Nigeria mentioned in the context of comparisons made by Solomon Dalung regarding the current administration.
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