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Outrage as Nigeria changes national anthem

National

Some Nigerians have expressed outrage after the country’s national anthem was changed with little consultation. President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed into law the bill to revert to Nigeria’s old national anthem which was dropped by a military government in 1978. The newly re-adopted anthem, which begins “Nigeria, We Hail …

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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

Old

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

Tribunal

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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US actor shot dead during attempted car theft

Actor

American actor Johnny Wactor has been shot dead in Los Angeles by a thief who was trying to steal a part from his car. The 37-year-old suffered fatal injuries after interrupting three men who were attempting to remove the catalytic converter from his parked vehicle. Wactor – who previously featured …

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EPL: Pochettino leaves role as Chelsea manager

Pochettino

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has left the Premier League club by mutual consent, according to Sky Sports. Pochettino only arrived at Stamford Bridge last summer and signed a two-year deal. The former Tottenham and PSG boss, who led the Blues to sixth place, had enjoyed a strong end to the …

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