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  1. Ezekwesili Defies Government Mandate, Rejects Reintroduced Nigerian Anthem

    Nigeria Ezekwesili Defies Government Mandate, Rejects Reintroduced Nigerian Anthem

    Former Minister of Education Obiageli Ezekwesili opposes Nigeria's reinstated old national anthem, "Nigeria, We Hail Thee," preferring the 1978 anthem "Arise, O Compatriots." Despite President Tinubu signing the bill, Ezekwesili vows to continue singing the latter In a move that has sparked...
  2. Mixed Reactions as Tinubu Leads Lawmakers in Singing ‘New’ National Anthem

    Nigeria Mixed Reactions as Tinubu Leads Lawmakers in Singing ‘New’ National Anthem

    President Bola Tinubu has reinstated Nigeria’s old national anthem, "Nigeria, we hail thee," replacing "Arise, O Compatriots" after 46 years. The change, announced at the National Assembly’s 25th democracy anniversary, has sparked mixed reactions, with critics questioning the government's...
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