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Nigeria:
Yar'Adua's Remains Arrive Katsina, Turai Leads Family from Abuja
Vanguard, 6 May 2010
The aircraft carring the remains of the former president,late Umaru Musa Yar'Adua has arrived Katsina. Widow of the late president, Hajia Turai Yar'Adua led other family members… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Ya'Adua's Legacy
Vanguard, 6 May 2010
RHETORIC aside, one notable achievement for which Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar'Adua will be remembered is the defusing of tension in the Niger Delta region through the Amnesty programme. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Yar'Adua is Dead
This Day, 6 May 2010
After battling ill-health for about six months, President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua died last night at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Jonathan Takes Presidency After Yar'Adua Dies
Vanguard, 6 May 2010
In line with the Nigerian constitution Acting president Goodluck Jonathan took oath of office and became substantive President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Read more »
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Nigeria:
President Jonathan Pledges Good Governance
This Day, 6 May 2010
For Nigeria, a new era began today with the swearing-in of Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as the nation's 14th head of state, following Wednesday night's demise of President Umaru Musa… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Jonathan Addresses the Nation As He Takes Presidency
Nigeria First, 6 May 2010
Address by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCON, to the Nation on assumption of office as President, Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on May 6, 2010. Read more »
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Nigeria:
President Yar'Adua Dies Following Lengthy Illness and Constitutional Uncertainty
allAfrica, 5 May 2010
President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua died Wednesday night at age 58 in the presidential villa in the capital, Abuja. His death was confirmed by presidential spokesman Olusegun Adeniyi,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Yar'Adua - His Life And Times
Daily Champion, 6 May 2010
President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua was Nigeria's 13th Head of State. He served as governor of Katsina State in northern Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 28 May 2007. He was declared the… Read more »