Nigeria swears in new president

Nigeria's acting President Goodluck Jonathan has been sworn in as head of state.

Izvor: BBC

Thursday, 06.05.2010.

12:04

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Nigeria's acting President Goodluck Jonathan has been sworn in as head of state. This came following the death of President Umaru Yar'Adua after a long illness, BBC reported. Nigeria swears in new president Jonathan, in charge since February, will appoint a deputy and serve out the rest of the current presidential term until elections due next year. Yar'Adua died late on Wednesday in the capital Abuja. TV broadcasts were interrupted with the news. Seven days of national mourning have been announced.

Nigeria swears in new president

Jonathan, in charge since February, will appoint a deputy and serve out the rest of the current presidential term until elections due next year.

Yar'Adua died late on Wednesday in the capital Abuja. TV broadcasts were interrupted with the news.

Seven days of national mourning have been announced.

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