Over the past couple of days, Nigeria has been on the limelight.
This is because of the demonstrations that have been going on in the country.
The biography of President Muhammadu Buhari elaborates his stand on the matter.
Muhammadu Buhari addressing the nation regarding the SARS demonstrations. Photo: BBC News YorubaSource: Facebook
Muhammadu Buhari is the sitting president of the country.
He was re-elected in 2019 to serve a second term.
His biography explains his rise to power.
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His father passed on at a tender age; hence, he was raised by his mother.
Currently, he is serving as the president of Nigeria.
Muhammadu Buhari age
How old is Buhari?
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He was born on 17th December 1942 in Daura, Kastina State, Nigeria.
He will be turning seventy-eight years old in December 2020.
Between 1956 and 1961, he attended Katsina Provincial Secondary School.
The President of Nigeria while sending the ministerial list to the Senate. Photo: RAVE TV ChannelSource: Facebook
Between 1962 and 1963, he attended the Mons Officer Cadet School in Aldershot in England for cadet training.
His career in the military saw him serve the position of brigade major, Colonel, and Major-General.
At the time, the president of Nigeria was the General Officer Commanding (GOC).
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He did not secure the position.
In 2007, he unsuccessfully ran for office under the APP and lost to Umaru Yar’Adua.
In 2011, he ran for office under the Congress for Progressive Change and lost to Goodluck Jonathan.
The President of Nigeria after signing the 2018 budget. Photo: Legit.ngSource: Facebook
On 29th May 2015, he was sworn in as the president of Nigeria.
He also announced that he had disbanded the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS.
Earlier, Babagana Monguno, the National Security Adviser, had informed reporters about the president’s directive.
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The unit is being accused of harassments, tortures, extortion and murders.
Nigerians started the #EndSARS hashtag on social media to express their anger and disappointment in the police unit.
Despite the move, the demonstrators vowed to continue with the protests to seek justice for the victims.
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The Human Rights Watch also confirmed the claims referring to the incident as a shooting spree.
In 1989, he married Aisha Buhari (nee Halilu), his second and current wife.
The former first lady, Safinatu, passed on on 16th January 2006 due to complications related to diabetes.
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His son Musa also passed on.
These details are not talked about often.
You ought to know more about him though.
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Where is Muhammadu Buhari from?
He was born in Daura, Kastina State, Nigeria.
He is from a Fulani family, and his father served as a chieftain.
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He was the twenty-third child in his family.
When was Muhammadu Buhari born?
He was born on 17th December 1942 to Mallam Hardo Adamu and Zulaihat.
He spent his childhood in Katsina up until 1961 when he joined the Nigerian Military Training College.
Currently, he is seventy-seven years old, although he will be turning seventy-eight in less than two months.
Who was Muhammadu Buhari running mate 2015?
They were running on the All Progressives Congress ticket.
Yemi Osinbajo is the vice president of Nigeria.
Who is the president of Nigeria?
Currently, Muhammadu Buhari is the sitting president of Nigeria.
He got into office in 2015 and was re-elected into power in 2019.
He earned the position through an All Progressives Congress party a presidential ticket.
The protesters were in solidarity with the EndSARS movement that has caused unrest in Nigeria.
The youths in the country have vowed to protest for justice to be granted for the victims.
She graduated from Meru University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering in 2019.
In 2023, Priscillah finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
She has been writing articles on Briefly.co.za since 2019.
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