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President Bola Tinubu signs bill reinstating old national anthem

President Bola Tinubu has signed the National Anthem Bill 2024, which reinstates the old national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” Senate President Godswill Akpabio made this announcement on Wednesday, May 29, at a joint session of the National Assembly that also commemorated the 25th anniversary of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. According …

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Pope Francis issues apology over homophobic slur

Pope Francis issued an extraordinary apology on Tuesday over his reported use of a homophobic slur in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops last week. “The pope never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms and he extends his apologies to those who felt offended by the use …

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I won’t revert to old national anthem, Oby Ezekwesili fumes

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I won’t revert to old national anthem, Oby Ezekwesili fumes. The former Minister of Education, Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili, has said that she would not revert to the old national anthem. The former Minister of Education, Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili, has said that she would not revert to the old national anthem, …

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Gov Ododo dedicates tribunal victory to Kogi people

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Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has hailed the decision of the State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which upheld his election as the duly elected Governor of the state. In an interview with journalists, Ododo dedicated the victory at the tribunal to the people of the state. He noted that …

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Cristiano Ronaldo makes history again! Al-Nassr hero breaks Saudi Pro League record for most goals in a season as Portugal hero downs Al-Ittihad

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Cristiano Ronaldo smashed yet another record as he guided Al-Nassr to a memorable win over Al-Ittihad in their final league game. Cristiano Ronaldo netted a brace as Al-Nassr outclassed Al-Ittihad 4-2 in their final league game of the season on Monday. The 39-year-old’s double in the game saw him break the record …

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