Buhari - pictured here in 1977 with the then-King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf and Saudi Arabia's Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani in 1977 - began his military career straight out of school. By the time this picture was taken, Buhari had risen to become a regional military commander.

Eulogies are pouring in for Nigeria's former president Muhammadu Buhari, but how true are they? This is what the economic indicators say about his 8 years in office.

But Nigeria refused to bend to Mr Buhari’s will. Almost 500 politicians and businessmen were arrested for corruption and sent to jail by military tribunals. A new currency was issued to flush out the stashes piled floor to ceiling in the homes of the elite. For many military men this purge was too close for comfort—and too uncompromising.

Former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari, who led Africa's most populous country from 2015-23 and was the first Nigerian leader to oust an incumbent through the ballot box, died in London on Sunday,

Former President Muhammadu Buhari was laid to rest at his residence in Daura, Katsina stateThe laying to rest followed funeral prayers and interment attended by numerous dignitaries led by President Bola Ahmed TinubuGovernor Dikko Radda of Katsina state struggled with emotions as he shed tears at Buhari's gravesideLegit.

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over Buhari’s death and has sent Vice President Kashim Shettima to London. Shettima will accompany Buhari’s body back to Nigeria for theburial. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( Syndigate.info