President Jacob Zuma is among leaders from across the world who’ve flow in to witness the inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari a former military dictator turned democrat.

The sense of history in Nigeria is heightened by the prospect of both the incoming and outgoing presidents being together at Eagle Square in Abuja today.

But it’s the sense of expectation that will drive President Muhammadu Buhari once he’s taken the oath of office.

The former military leader’s expected to get a grip on the security situation in Africa’s most populous country.

And he has to tackle endemic corruption.

When he took some handover notes from outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday, he was urged to show no fear or favour in waging this battle.

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