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May 29 inauguration

May 29, 2023

Tinubu’s inaugural address as president of Nigeria

Mr Tinubu was sworn-in as the 16th president of Nigeria on May 29, 2023, at the Eagle Square in Abuja.

President Bola Tinubu takes oath of office on May 29
May 29, 2023

Buhari hands over to Tinubu, departs Eagle Square for Daura

Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Eagle Square for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, en route to his hometown, Daura, Katsina.

Bola Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari
May 29, 2023

Tinubu’s inauguration as president, blackmail won’t dampen my spirit: Obi

“I didn’t start this race hoping it will be over in a year. We are in a battle with an entrenched establishment. We are in a long battle.”

Peter Obi speaking with Bola Tinubu
May 28, 2023

Eagle Square wears new look ahead of presidential inauguration

The venue had been adorned with Nigerian flags and flags of other countries, while some parts had been repainted.

Eagles Square
May 27, 2023

Shettima withdrew senatorial nomination before Tinubu tapped him as running mate, Supreme Court says

“For public policy sake, I must state that indeed the 4th Respondent withdrew from the nomination for Borno Central District on the 6th of July, 2022 exhibited as Exhibit APC 1 on page 58 of the record

Kashim Shettima
April 23, 2023

APC dissolves presidential campaign council ahead May 29 inauguration

The dissolution is contained in a statement jointly signed by Messrs Lalong and Faleke.

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