Nigeria's government says there will be seven days of national mourning following the death of President Umaru Yar'Adua who died after a long illness. Send us your comments.
In November 2009, Mr Yar'Adua went to a hospital in Saudi Arabia, during which time he was not heard from, apart from one BBC interview. He returned to Nigeria in February 2010, but his long absence and the lack of detailed information about his health led to political limbo in Nigeria.
Mr Yar'Adua, 58, came to power in 2007 promising many reforms including tackling corruption and the flawed electoral system. However, analysts say he made most progress in dealing with unrest in the oil-rich Niger Delta by offering an amnesty to rebels.
Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan, in charge since February, has been sworn in as the new head of state.
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