I’m yet to learn new Nigerian national anthem – Iwobi
Fulham and Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi recently revealed that he has not yet learned Nigeria’s new national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” In a podcast episode of Is This Seat Taken? hosted by Nollywood actress Chinasa Anukam, Iwobi explained that when the anthem plays before international matches, he simply stands still, closes his eyes, […]
Activist, Aisha Yesufu, Refuses To Stand Up During The Recitation Of The New National Anthem (Video)
Aisha Yesufu, a well-known Nigerian activist, has openly rejected the newly reinstated national anthem. She showed her disapproval by sitting during the anthem’s recitation at a recent event. A video of Aisha Yesufu sitting while others stood during the anthem has spread widely on social media. Aisha Yesufu sufu posted the video of her protest […]
Just in: Tinubu signs bill returning old national anthem into law
President Bola Tinubu signed the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law on Wednesday. The bill aims to bring back the old anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced this during a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives, which Tinubu attended. The final approval of the bill will change the […]