New Nigerian president
Goodluck Jonathan sworn in as presidentNigeria's Goodluck Jonathan has been sworn in as president for a new four-year term, following a clear poll win.
Foreign heads of state attended the lavish ceremony, which began with a military parade and inspection at Eagle Square in the country's capital, Abuja.
Mr Jonathan was promoted from vice-president after Umaru Yar'Adua died in office in 2010.
Despite his election win the country still has serious divisions and there were deadly riots after polling…
The BBC's Jonah Fisher in Abuja says the pressure is now on the winner to deliver on his many election promises…
On the campaign trail Mr Jonathan said fixing Nigeria's threadbare power sector would be a priority as would be reforming agriculture to increase food production.
Our correspondent says President Jonathan will not have to perform miracles to be hailed as a success - given the country's history of mismanagement and corruption most Nigerians would gladly accept some firm steps in the right direction…
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