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The reinstatement of "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" has been met with mixed reactions. Proponents argue that the original anthem is a stronger symbol of unity, peace, and prosperity, reflecting the ...
Na for 1960 wen Nigeria get independence di kontri begin us “Nigeria we hail thee” – but dem drop am for 1978 wen former President Olusegun Obasanjo be military leader for di kontri.
'Nigeria, We Hail Thee' was first adopted from independence in 1960 until 1978, when it was dropped in 1978 by the then-military administration of Olusegun Obasanjo.
As a Nigerian commentator wrote in 2009, “our national anthem ‘Nigeria we hail thee . . .’ opened me and I believe millions of Nigerians up with pride and the feeling of patriotism.” ...
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, May 29, signed the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law. The bill seeks to reinstate the old anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” A final assent to the passage of ...
Read the full lyrics of the new Nigerian national anthem 'Nigeria, We Hail Thee'. The lyrics were written by Lillian Jean Williams.
Here is the lyrics of the old National Anthem. Nigeria we hail thee Our own dear native land Though tribes and tongue may differ In brotherhood we stand Nigerians all, are proud to serve ...
Meet Lillian Jean Williams, British woman who wrote ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’ (Full lyrics) 'Nigeria, We Hail Thee' was first adopted from independence in 1960 until 1978, when it was dropped by ...