New Nigerian president to be sworn in

President Olusegun Obasanjo bid farewell to Nigeria, saying Africa’s most-populous nation had grown stronger and more united during his eight years of civilian leadership after years of ruinous military rule.

In a nationally-televised address last night, Mr Obasanjo hailed his successor, Umaru Yar’Adua, who is set to assume office today after elections the opposition has denounced as fraudulent and international observers have said were not credible.