JUST IN: Tinubu takes oath of office as president of Nigeria

Bola Tinubu, the declared winner of the February 25 presidential election, has been sworn in as president of Nigeria.

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kayode Ariwoola, administered the oath of office on Tinubu at exactly 10:37am on Monday.

He mounted the podium alongside his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; former President Muhammadu Buhari and his wife, Aisha Buhari stood behind Tinubu as he took oath of office.

Kashim Shettima, the vice president-elect was also sworn in as vice president.