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Nigeria's ruling People's Democratic Party nominates incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan as its candidate for April presidential elections.
2011-01-14

Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar is chosen to challenge incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan for the ruling People's Democratic Party nomination in next year's presidential election.
2010-11-22

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan announces he will contest the presidential election in January 2011.
2010-09-15

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan signs legislation to create a so-called "bad bank".
2010-07-20

President Goodluck Jonathan nominates Namadi Sambo to serve as Nigeria's vice president.
2010-05-13

Nigeria's acting President, Goodluck Jonathan, is sworn in as President of Nigeria following the death of Umaru Yar'Adua.
2010-05-6

Umaru Yar'Adua, President of Nigeria, dies at age 58. Acting President Goodluck Jonathan succeeds Yar'Adua as President in his own right.
2010-05-5

Nigeria's acting President Goodluck Jonathan inaugurates a new Cabinet.
2010-04-6

Nigeria's acting president Goodluck Jonathan dissolves the country's cabinet.
2010-03-17

President of Nigeria Umaru Yar'Adua does not attend a cabinet meeting in Abuja after his arrival home from medical treatment in Saudi Arabia. Acting President Goodluck Jonathan chairs instead.
2010-03-3