Muhammadu Buhari

Muhammadu Buhari

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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 (83 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
1,078,653
Power
2,955$
Sentiment
5.60
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 3 5.33 0.41% +20% 206,139,589 1,002,841 $448,000 2,179$
Switzerland 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 8,654,622 6,820 $700,000 552$
Morocco 1 7.00 0.19% +0% 36,910,558 68,992 $120,000 224$
Totals 5 251,704,769 1,078,653 $1,268,000 2,955$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Frank recalled that former President Muhammadu Buhari met Trump at the White House during Trump’s first term. 5

The Punch: Not an Endorsement, Says Timi Fran

Morocco Morocco: He is the current president of Nigeria involved in the signing of the intergovernmental agreement for the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline. 7

Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper: La CEDEAO signe l’accord intergouvernemental pour le Gazoduc Nigeria-Maroc

Nigeria Nigeria: The analysis showed that the World Bank approved loans worth $14.59bn during Buhari’s presidency from May 2015 to May 2023. 6

The Punch: FG secures $11.4bn World Bank loans in three years

Switzerland Switzerland: Muhammadu Buhari was the Nigerian president who signed an agreement regarding the Benin Bronzes in 2023. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Rückgabe von Benin-Bronzen: Bundesrätin Baume-Schneider in Nigeria

Nigeria Nigeria: Muhammadu Buhari is referenced by Omoyele Sowore as someone who brought him into the political struggle in 2019. 5

The Punch: Sowore Remanded in Kuje Prison Over Defamation of Tinubu

Nigeria Nigeria: The Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, in Ogbomoso was established in February 2021 by the administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari. 8

The Punch: How N500m federal funding for Oyo polytechnic was secured

Nigeria Nigeria: Femi Adesina was a former Special Adviser to late President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity. 7

The Punch: Adesina Demands Electronic Transmission of Results for 2027