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 (83 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 4 | 5.75 | 0.87% | +10% | 206,139,589 | 1,971,770 | $448,000 | 4,285$ |
| Totals | 4 | 206,139,589 | 1,971,770 | $448,000 | 4,285$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
Tinubu commended late President Muhammadu Buhari for testifying in Nigeria’s defence during the arbitration.
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Nigeria:
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.
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Nigeria:
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.
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Nigeria:
Former President Muhammadu Buhari stated that Nigeria had lost $150 billion to theft in the oil industry shortly after assuming office.
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Nigeria:
President Tinubu mentioned Muhammadu Buhari in the context of supporting the private sector.
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Liberia:
Muhammadu Buhari oversaw a smaller follow-up expulsion of undocumented immigrants in Nigeria in 1985.
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Nigeria:
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.
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Nigeria:
Under former President, the late Gen Muhammadu Buhari, the nation’s Ways and Means rose to N30tn.
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Nigeria:
The Federal Government viewed some of Sunday Igboho's activities as a threat to national security under the leadership of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
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Nigeria:
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.
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