Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Nigerian President Has Died At Age 58

Latest News Updates Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua, has died after prolonged illness at age 58, he would be buried on Thursday.

Yar'Adua went to a Saudi Arabian hospital to receive treatment for. He failed to formally transfer his powers to Vice President Goodluck Jonathan, sparking a constitutional crisis in Nigeria.

Acting President Goodluck Jonathan. Niboro said Thursday also would be a national holiday and the country would observe seven days of mourning for Yar'Adua. Jonathan. Niboro would be next constitutional president of the country.

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