It’s official – Buhari now president of Nigeria.

Muhammadu Buhari has been sworn in as president of the Federal republic of Nigeria.  

At exactly 10: 48am on Friday, Mahmud Mohammed, the chief justice of Nigeria, administered the oath of office on him; and three minutes later, Buhari  was pronounced president. 

Similarly, Yemi Osinbajo took the oath of office as vice-president at about 10:38am. 

Both men were accompanied by their wives. 

Goodluck Jonathan, now former president of Nigeria, witnessed the occasion. 

Buhari performed his first task by releasing white pigeons and balloons at the Eagle Square, venue of the ceremony. 

This was followed by 21-gun salute, colour-parade, match past in slow and quick order as well as military display by men of the Brigade of guards of the Nigerian army. 

The event was attended by past Nigerian leaders, African presidents, and many world leaders, John Kerry, US secretary of state represented President Barrack Obama.

Photos: Prof Yemi Osinbajo sworn in as Vice President of Nigeria

Professor Yemi Osinbajo has been sworn in as Nigeria's Vice President by Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Mahmood Mohammed. Congrats to him...more photos (from my phone..:-)) after the cut...

Kids recreate Jonathan and Buhari

Lol. How cute...

Photos of Buhari when he was sworn in 1983 and in 2015

Left: Gen. Buhari when he was sworn in as Head of State in 1983 and right in 2015 as he was sworn in as a democratically elected president.

Photos: As former President Jonathan leaves and Buhari takes over

Thank you sir, for doing what you could for this country, for conceding defeat and giving us peace. Nigerians look forward to the new administration. More photos after the cut...

And he leaves...