Mon. Jun 22nd, 2026

There has been tight security in the Nigerian capital Abuja ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Mr Tinubu is taking over from Muhammadu Buhari, who is stepping down after two terms of eight years.

The president-elect will take the oath of office at the ceremonial Eagle Square in Abuja.

Here are some of the images ahead of the ceremony:

By Joy