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Peace, Power and Politics in Nigeria
Nigeria made history this week as one elected president handed over power to another after a long history of coups and military rule. But after an election process widely criticized as fraudulent, Umaru Yar’Adua will likely face legal challenges to his victory. Also, Jack Kevorkian is released from prison, and Sargeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band turns forty. Sara Terry guest hosts.
By Sara Terry • • 1h 0m ListenIn Nigeria this week, two civilians made history, as one elected president handed over power to another in a first for that nation’s long history of coups and military rule. But this year’s election process was widely criticized as fraudulent, and Umaru Yar’Adua most likely will face legal challenges to his victory. What will be on his agenda as he tries to govern the second-wealthiest country in Africa, where half the population lives in poverty?Also, Jack Kevorkian is released from prison and, on Reporter's Notebook, it’s been called one of the most influential albums of all time – today, Sargeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band turns forty. Sara Terry guest hosts.