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Long-time political kingmaker Bola Tinubu is sworn in as Nigerian president, succeeding Muhammadu Buhari, a former general who stepped down after two terms in office. The 71-year-old southerner takes over from the 80-year-old northerner as Africa's most populous nation faces a sea of economic troubles and a security crisis. SOUNDBITE
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is sworn in for a second term in office. IMAGES of President Muhammadu Buhari during the ceremony
Nigeria outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari arrives at his successor, President-elect Bola Tinubu's swearing-in ceremony. IMAGES
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres meets with Nigerian President Muhammad Buhari at the Presidential villa in Abuja. Guterres is visiting Nigeria as part of his annual Ramadan solidarity visits and it is the first time he has visited the country since his appointment. IMAGES
Incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari votes in Daura in the Nigerian general elections. Running for a second term, he will be neck and neck with Atiku Abubakar, a former vice-president and candidate of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).