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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »