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President Yar'Adua dies
The current president died of an illness. Vice-president Goodluck Jonathan succeeds. -
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Nigerian Violence
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50 Years of Independence
Celebrations in Abuja marred by deadly bomb blasts. -
Interception of arm shipment from Iran
Reports found to UN security council. -
Bomb Attacks
Near central city of Jos, kills at least 80 people. Attacks claimed by Islamist sect Boko Haram spark clashes between Muslims & Christians. -
Goodluck Jonathan wins presidential elections