In 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.
Peace, Power and Politics in Nigeria
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