The Nigerian leaders joined their counterparts across the world to condole with the queen's family.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, and presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Bola Tinubu have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday.

Britain's longest-reigning monarch, 96, died at Balmoral Castle, her estate in the Scottish Highlands, Buckingham Palace said.

Her death has drawn messages of condolence across the world.

In a series of tweets on Thursday, the Nigerian leaders

condoled with the family while paying glowing tributes to the monarch

Jonathan

Mr Jonathan described the late monarch "as a well-loved sovereign with a strong sense of duty and service, a champion of social change and a protagonist of modern Britain.

"Her Majesty was a remarkable matriarch who

exemplified dignity, selflessness, compassion for a long time, and stood as a symbol of unity among Commonwealth nations."

Atiku

Similarly, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Atiku, said the passing of the monarch was a "rude shock."

"Her passing is the end of a golden era. Her reign was epochal, not just in the United Kingdom but the entire Commonwealth," he wrote.

"The world has known only one queen and the passing of Queen Elizabeth II will be the end of an impactful reign, and for the rest of our humanity, it shall be the beginning of history."

"My thoughts and prayers are with the people and government of the United Kingdom and, importantly, the @RoyalFamily. May the soul of the Queen Rest in Peace. -AA" Read More

Some urchins singled out Obi as having not condoled with the royal family.

Always scared of the incoming president.