Nigeria swears in new president

ABUJA – Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has been sworn in for his first full elected term, faced with, among others things…

ABUJA – Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has been sworn in for his first full elected term, faced with, among others things, the challenge of trying to heal regional rifts.

Heads of state from across Africa, foreign dignitaries, religious leaders and traditional rulers gathered yesterday in Eagle Square in the centre of Abuja for the ceremony. “Together we will unite our nation,” Mr Jonathan said in a speech. – (Reuters)