Buhari, a Muslim from northern Nigeria, was expected to take the oath of office Friday after vowing on the campaign trail to wipe out the Boko Harem insurgency and national political corruption.
How can Muhammadu Buhari, who criticized the Nigerian army throughout his presidential campaign, restore national security upon taking office Friday?
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan had reportedly asked the board's chairman to step down, but then rejected the offer to assume the position.
Experts hope the move could have a ripple effect on the 26 other African nations where the practice remains prevalent.
President-elect Muhammadu Buhari expressed disappointment that the outgoing administration had so far hindered a smooth transfer of power.
“We record an average of between five and six births in each of the 21 camps daily,” a Borno state government official said.
Bitter party members have asked Adamu Mu'azu and others to resign after the Peoples Democratic Party was unseated in Nigeria's general elections.
The army is conducting an offensive against Boko Haram in the Sambisa forest, considered the group's final stronghold.
Nigeria reported a drop in economic growth this quarter, and it's not just because of Boko Haram.
Nigeria breathed a sigh of relief this month after nearly 700 women and girls were freed from Boko Haram militants, but the road to recovery has only just begun.
Barack Obama congratulated the West African nation on “the strength of Nigeria’s commitment to democratic principles.”
"If you needed the toilet, they followed you. We were kept in one place. We were under bondage."
Vandalism of gas pipelines is cited as a major reason why Abuja, Lagos and other areas are experiencing a sharp drop in power.
Boko Haram has killed at least 15,000 people and displaced at least 1.5 million people during its six-year insurgency.
The intensified military operation by Nigerian and coalition forces has reportedly weakened the Islamic militant group and cut off their arms supply.
Nigeria's incoming first lady, Aisha Buhari, is viewed in stark contrast to the current first lady, Patience Jonathan.
The timing of the move, just weeks before Goodluck Jonathan leaves office, raises a lot of questions.
The Nigerian government will start evacuating citizens from Durban, Johannesburg and other hot spots in South Africa where xenophobic violence has spread.
The outgoing president’s spokesman, Reuban Abatai, said the allegations were “mischievous, false and embarrassing.”
Outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan said Thursday that the Nigerian army has recaptured most of the territory seized by Boko Haram in the northeast.
The outgoing Rivers governor inaugurated a nine-member commission to probe the politically motivated killings in the southeast state during the elections.
The call for a new gubernatorial election adheres to the country's constitution and laws, an electoral commissioner said.
