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Umaru Musa Yar'Adua
Umaru Musa Yar'Adua was a Nigerian politician who served as the president of Nigeria from 2007 until his death in May 2010. He won the Nigerian presidential election held on 21 April 2007, and was sworn in on 29 May 2007.
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Born 16 August 1951 · Died 5 May 2010 · Q104705
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2023· 2 entries
AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Foreign reserves rose under former Nigerian leader Yar'Adua” misleading.
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Naija Gist - Latest: Atiku pays tribute to late President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua
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2021· 1 entry
fact checker rated the claim “Ex-President Yar'adua's son was arrested for killing four people while driving.” fake.
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2012· 1 entry
UPI: Topic: Umaru Musa Yar'Adua
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2010· 2 entries
Died 2010-05-05.
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“Opis: wyrażając żal po śmierci Yar’Aduy.”
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2009· 1 entry
Yar'Adua left for Saudi Arabia to receive treatment for pericarditis
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2008· 1 entry
Career landmark: Chairperson of ECOWAS (2008–2010).
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2007· 5 entries
And the violence further impeded the impoverished region's development
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Career landmark: President of Nigeria (2007–2010).
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Campaign: 2007 presidential election.
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Yar'Adua, who suffered from a kidney condition, challenged his critics to a game of squash in an endeavor to end speculations about his health
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In 2007, Yar'Adua, who suffered from a kidney condition, challenged his critics to a game of squash in an endeavor to end speculations about his health.
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1999· 1 entry
Career landmark: Governor of Katsina State (1999–2007).
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1998· 1 entry
Yar'Adua formed the political association K34 (representing the 34 local government areas in the state)
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1978· 1 entry
To pursue a master's degree in Analytical Chemistry
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1975· 1 entry
Umaru Yar'Adua married Turai Yar'Adua in 1975; they had seven children (five daughters and two sons) and several grandchildren.
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1971· 1 entry
Received a Higher School Certificate from Barewa College
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1958· 1 entry
And moved to Dutsinma Boarding Primary School in 1962
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1951· 1 entry
Born 1951-08-16.
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