Saudi Arabia 's president has been in Saudi Arabia for medical care since last month . House and House vote to make VP acting president ; Executive Council must also OK. President told BBC November his health was improving and he planned to go home soon . Nigeria 's House and Senate approved a resolution Tuesday to install the country 's vice president as head of state until ailing President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua recovers enough to resume his duties . Christian officials had argued over procedure to let VP serve as acting president .
Saudi Arabia 's president has been in Saudi Arabia for medical care since last month . House and House vote to make VP acting president ; Executive Council must also OK. President told BBC November his health was improving and he planned to go home soon . Christian officials had argued over procedure to let VP serve as acting president .