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New Official Version of Reintroduced National Anthem Now Available

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On June 5, 2024, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) unveiled the official, standardized version of Nigeria’s national anthem. This anthem, originally composed by British expatriate Lillian Jean Williams, was in use between 1960 and 1978.

However, President Bola Tinubu recently signed a bill to revert to the old national anthem, sparking controversy among Nigerians.

The NOA assured citizens that the revised lyrics would clear any doubts about correctness. Notably, only one word was changed: in line five of the first stanza, “and” was corrected to “are.”

The revised line now reads: “Nigerians all, are proud to serve.” Additionally, the NOA emphasized that the words “tribes” and “tongues” in line three of the first stanza are plural.

This standardized version aims to unify the anthem’s lyrics and reinforce national pride. Let us celebrate our shared heritage and diverse culture through this anthem that speaks to our collective identity. 🇳🇬

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National Anthem

Nigeria, we hail thee,

Our own dear native land,

Though tribe and tongue may differ,

In brotherhood, we stand,

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Nigerians all, and proud to serve

Our sovereign Motherland.

Our flag shall be a symbol

That truth and justice reign,

In peace or battle honour’d,

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And this we count as gain,

To hand on to our children

A banner without stain.

O God of all creation,

Grant this our one request,

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Help us to build a nation

Where no man is oppressed,

And so with peace and plenty

Nigeria may be blessed.


 

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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Speaks on Forgiveness and Moving Forward

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First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has shared that she has forgiven those who betrayed her husband during the 2023 general elections.

She revealed this as she marked a new age, reflecting on what the future holds. She emphasized that she holds no grudge against anyone.

“I do not have anything against anyone. The question is how I stopped feeling the betrayal? I knew the grace factor was evident, and the Holy Spirit continually comforted me. I chose never to avenge myself, understanding that it is God’s prerogative. Mine is to thank Him for fighting for us. If God decides to fight your battles and you have won, is there anything else that God missed and you wanted to fix? Nothing. So, let it go.”


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Atiku’s Spokesman Says APC Is Already Planning to Rig the 2027 Elections

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Paul Ibe, spokesperson to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of laying the groundwork to manipulate the 2027 general elections.

Speaking during a YouTube interview, Ibe alleged that the ruling party, led by President Bola Tinubu, has run out of achievements to show after more than two years in office. This has resorted to silencing opposition voices and critical institutions.

According to him, APC is working to weaken independent media, civil society groups, and political opponents. They insists that the clampdown is part of a wider strategy to retain power.

“They have nothing to offer after two years of holding on to the mandate,” Ibe said. “The only way left for them is to start preparing to rig, and the process is already in motion.”

Additionally, he went on to describe Nigeria’s current political climate as a drift into dictatorship, recalling the heavy price paid by activists who fought for democracy in the past.

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“The democracy we’ve had since 1999 came at a huge sacrifice. Many lives were lost in the struggle,” he said. “Those heroes would be turning in their graves to see what is happening now. People like Sowore are being harassed and intimidated, and that shows where we are heading.”


 

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Singer Charly Boy Shows Support for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

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Nigerian singer, Charly Boy, has spoken on the resumption of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as she resumed her duties in the National Assembly after her suspension.

The singer took to social media to show his support for the senator, praising her while warning others, including Akpabio, that she is not someone to be easily dealt with.

He wrote “Una don hear say Senator Natasha don enter National Assembly? You can’t mess with an Alpha woman like that. It seems like they have exhausted their lies; the only available option is to unseal or face international sanctions. Akpabio, be careful next time, no be all women be ntanta.”


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