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Nigerian president inaugurated weeks after violence

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, a Christian from the south, was sworn-in on Sunday as his country tries to bounce back from violence unleashed last month by an Islamist sect.

 

New Nigerian President Sworn In

Nigeria swore in a new president Thursday morning, former Vice President Goodluck Jonathan, hours after the death Wednesday night of Umaru Yar’Adua.

 

Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua dies: aides

ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua died late on Wednesday aged 58 after a long battle with kidney and heart ailments, paving the way for Acting President Goodluck Jonathan to be sworn as leader of Africa's most populous nation.

 

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