Comments and insights on the name Shona: | Edit. Its a name, also the name of an African Language. Shona is the anglicized spelling of the name Seonaid which is the Scottish Gaelic form of Janet. The spellings Seona, Sheona, Seonag are also found in Scotland.
Nigerian president Umaru Yar'Adua dies after months of illness. Nigeria's president Umaru Yar'Adua has died after more than five months of battling with a heart condition. Nigeria's Acting President Goodluck Jonathan, who will be sworn in as the new president of the most populous African nation, declared seven days of mourning.
Nigeria. 1  Shehu Shagari, President of Nigeria was placed under house arrest on December 31, 1983, following a military coup which ousted his government (see: Nigerian Second Republic). 2  General Muhammadu Buhari, Military Head of State was confined to his residence following the palace coup which ejected him from office.