World Jul 13 Former Nigerian President Buhari, twice leader of Africa’s most populous nation, dies at 82 By Ope Adetayo, Associated Press
World Feb 24 Nigeria is set to elect a new leader, but a cash shortage could make oversight tougher Voters in Nigeria are electing a new leader Saturday, with 18 candidates vying to lead a country facing a series of struggles — the newest and most pressing being a shortage of cash. By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press
World Feb 27 Nigeria’s president wins second term, calls for unity President Muhammadu Buhari was declared the clear winner by nearly 4 million votes, defeating a billionaire former vice president. By Cara Anna, Khaled Kazziha, Associated Press
World Feb 26 Nigeria’s president poised to win second term With half the votes counted, President Muhammadu Buhari led the election by nearly 3.5 million votes. By Cara Anna, Khaled Kazziha, Associated Press
World Feb 23 Nigerians cast ballots in delayed election after explosions, gunfire Nigerian officials began counting votes in its delayed election on Saturday, after gunfire and explosions started voting day, as President Muhammadu Buhari seeks a second term in Africa’s most populous nation. By Ben Curtis, Rodney Muhumuza, Hilary Uguru, Associated Press
Feb 16 Nigeria’s candidates blame each other in surprise vote delay By Rodney Muhumuza, Hilary Uguru, Cara Anna, Associated Press Nigeria’s top candidates on Saturday condemned the last-minute decision to delay the presidential election for a week until Feb. 23, blaming each other but appealing to Africa’s largest democracy for calm. Continue reading
Apr 30 WATCH: As Supreme Court weighs travel ban case, Trump says he won’t apologize for immigration rhetoric The president said Monday at the news conference with Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari that he had nothing for which to apologize. Continue reading
Jul 20 Obama praises Nigerian leader for pursuing safety, security By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Barack Obama welcomed Nigeria's new president to the Oval Office on Monday and praised him for working to bring "safety, security and peace" to a nation challenged by economic strains, a history of corruption and violence unleashed by the… Continue reading
Jul 17 What is the significance of Nigerian President Buhari’s U.S. visit? By Larisa Epatko President Barack Obama will host Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House on Monday, just days before he travels to Kenya and Ethiopia, and the timing of their meeting is no accident. Continue reading
Jun 06 Watch 3:33 Can Nigeria’s new president wipe out Boko Haram? By PBS News Hour The week after the inauguration Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria's new president, was marred by a series of attacks, all blamed on the Islamic militant group Boko Haram. But President Buhari has vowed to eradicate the group. The Wall Street Journal's Drew… Continue watching