Muhammadu Buhari

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Muhammadu Buhari is a Nigerian politician currently serving as the President of Nigeria, in office since 2015. Buhari is a retired military general of the Nigerian Army and previously served as military head of state from 1983 to 1985, after taking power in a military coup d'état. The term Buharism is ascribed to the conservative right wing policies of his military regime. Buhari has stated that he takes responsibility for anything over which he presided during his military rule, and that he cannot change the past. He has described himself as a "converted democrat".

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Africa's megacity Lagos braces for two-week coronavirus lockdown Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari's announcement imposing a 14-day lockdown on sub-Saharan Africa's biggest city triggered a last-minute rush on Monday as people hurried to stock up on food and other.. Reuters - Published 1 week ago
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari 'floors' Anthony Joshua Photos of the boxer prostrating before the Nigerian leader have had a mixed response online. BBC News - Published on January 20, 2020
Nigerian supreme court dismisses appeal against Buhari election win Nigeria's Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal by the main opposition candidate to overturn the result of February's presidential election in which Muhammadu Buhari was returned to office. Reuters - Published on October 30, 2019

Nigeria's Buhari saga: The fake wedding, the president and the family feud Recent events involving Nigeria's President Buhari and his wife hint at tensions in the presidential villa. BBC News - Published on October 18, 2019
Nigeria looks to sign military cooperation deal with Russia this month Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari hopes to sign a military technical cooperation deal with Russia at talks with President Vladimir Putin this month that will help it fight Boko Haram militants,.. Reuters - Published on October 11, 2019
South African attacks on foreigners shame the continent, says Buhari Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said on Friday that a wave of deadly violence against Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa last month was an embarrassment to the continent. Reuters - Published on October 4, 2019

Nigerian tribunal rejects bid to overturn Buhari's election A Nigerian election tribunal on Wednesday rejected a bid by the main opposition candidate to overturn the February presidential election. Reuters - Published on September 11, 2019
Nigeria's Buhari to visit South Africa after attacks Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari will visit South Africa next month to reinforce the bonds between the two countries after a wave of deadly riots and xenophobic attacks, the South African.. Reuters - Published on September 7, 2019
Nigeria's Buhari assigns cabinet portfolios, appoints new oil minister Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari swore members of his cabinet into office on Wednesday, assigning a new minister of state for petroleum in Africa's top producer of crude oil. Reuters - Published on August 21, 2019
Nigeria's Buhari condemns Borno state attack, orders manhunt: statement Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday condemned an attack on a funeral procession in the northeastern state of Borno that caused the death of tens of mourners. Reuters - Published on July 28, 2019

Nigeria's President Buhari submits list of cabinet nominees to Senate Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari submitted his list of cabinet nominees to the upper house of parliament, the Senate, on Tuesday. Reuters - Published on July 23, 2019
Nigeria president condemns latest killings in northwestern Sokoto state Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of 37 people by bandits in the northwestern state of Sokoto, his spokesman said in a statement. Reuters - Published on July 20, 2019
Nigeria signs Africa free trade agreement: statement Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has signed up to the $3 trillion Africa free trade agreement, a spokesman confirmed on Sunday. Reuters - Published on July 7, 2019	Nigeria's Buhari signals four more years like the last Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari promised on Wednesday to repeat in his second term successes from his first four years including an improved economy and new infrastructure. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2019