Dive into the uproar over Nigeria's new anthem! Discover why it's sparking criticism and who's rejecting it. ๐ณ๐ฌ๐ถ
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) recently directed Community Orientation and Mobilization Officers in all 774 Local Governments to embrace the new national anthem. Political analysts, Jideofor Adibe and Sani Yabagi, shared their insights on the return to the old anthem, 'Nigeria, We Hail Thee,' which has stirred discussions. Nigeria's adoption of a new anthem written by a Briton faced backlash, with critics questioning the change. Despite the controversy, LASU has swiftly begun implementing the new anthem for official events.
Former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has taken a stand against the new anthem, expressing her allegiance to the old one. The decision to revert to the previous anthem was signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, marking a significant shift in national symbolism. This move has reignited debates on tradition versus modernization in Nigeria's cultural identity. The clash of perspectives and the emotional attachment to anthems reflect the deep-rooted sentiments within the nation's citizens.
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued a directive to all Community Orientation and Mobilization Officers in the 774 Local Governments to commit ...
Political analysts, Jideofor Adibe and Sani Yabagi have reviewed the return to the old national anthem, โNigeria, We Hail Theeโ. Both Adibe and Sani were guests ...
Nigeria adopted a new national anthem on Wednesday after lawmakers passed a law that replaced the current one with a version dropped nearly a half-century ...
President Bola Tinubu signed the bill to revert the old national anthem into law on Wednesday morning.
Barely 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu signed into law the bill that changed the nation's anthem to the one adopted during the nation's Independence in ...
A former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has rejected the new National Anthem, saying she will always stick to the old National Anthem of.