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New National Anthem: “I refuse to join them in the Kangaroo Act of violating the Constitution” – Ezekwesili backs Aisha Yesufu
Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has backed activist Aisha Yesufu’s stance against the new national anthem “Nigeria we hail thee.” Ezekwesili vowed never to sing the new national anthem because President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly breached the Nigerian constitution. A video of Yesufu had surfaced online where she refused to recite the new national anthem. Sharing the footage on social media, the activist wrote: “#NotMyNationalAnthem.” Reacting, Ezekwesili vowed to continue singing the abolished version of the national anthem. Posting on X, she wrote: “@AishaYesufu, Definitely #NotMyNationalAnthem as I already publicly conveyed. “In my case, whenever and wherever…
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I will sing the new national anthem, it is now the law – Sam Amadi
Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, has explained why he will sing the new National Anthem. Amadi stated that the new National Anthem has been enacted into law. In a post on his X handle on Saturday, the former Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) said he will honor the anthem unless the law is overturned by the court, and advised everyone else to do the same. He said: “I will sing the new (old) National Anthem. It’s now the law. “I deplore the logic of bringing it back now and…
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Abba Kyari granted bail after 27 months in Kuje prison
Former Commander of the Force Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja following a Federal High Court ruling. Justice Emeka Nwite granted Kyari a two-week bail on May 22, 2024, to allow him to bury his mother, who passed away on May 5. Kyari, the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, had been in custody for 27 months. According to Adamu Duza, the spokesperson for the FCT Command of the NCoS, Kyari was released after fulfilling his bail conditions. Speaking on Friday, Duza said, “DCP Kyari has perfected his bail conditions, and has…
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Nnamdi Kanu: ‘It is time for political solution’ – Atiku on killing of soldiers
Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has urged the Federal Government to seek a political solution for the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Atiku made this appeal while condemning the killing of soldiers in Aba, Abia State, during Thursday’s sit-at-home exercise. In a post on X, he expressed concern about the sit-at-home order’s negative impact on the conduct of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exams in the Southeast. According to Atiku: “The violence that led to the killing of soldiers and civilians in Abia…
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I will fight anybody who makes trouble with my successor – David Umahi
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi has pledged to defend Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru against any troublemakers. Speaking in Abakaliki, Umahi, the former governor of Ebonyi State, emphasized that Nwifuru deserves respect and expressed his determination to avoid conflicts typically seen between predecessors and successors. He noted that he has no regrets about choosing Nwifuru as his successor, highlighting Nwifuru’s support during his decision to defect to the All Progressive Congress (APC). “I will fight anybody who makes trouble with the governor because he deserves our respect. I have done my bit, have left the stage and have to…
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Changing the National Anthem my priority – President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu stated that reintroducing the old national anthem has always been a priority for him. He revealed this during a meeting with the leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the State House in Abuja, as noted by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale. Tinubu explained that the National Assembly passed the law reinstating the old anthem, and he is obliged to comply with the legislation. He emphasized that Nigeria’s diversity should be safeguarded and celebrated. He said: “Let me allude to something that happened yesterday. The change of national anthem, ‘Nigeria, we hail thee’. “Some people say, okay,…
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Reverting to the old National Anthem, a big mistake – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri has criticized the reinstatement of the old national anthem. President Tinubu signed a bill into law for the return of the former anthem. In a post shared on X, Reno argued that with Nigeria’s current multifaceted issues, reverting to the old anthem suggests a lack of priorities. According to him, ”Reverting To The Old National Anthem Was a Big Mistake! ”If I look sad in the attached photo, it is for a reason. My heart is very heavy about Nigeria right now because, in my opinion, we just took a giant step backwards in our national journey. Now,…
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Kano Emirship: Lawyers and Judges have brought shame to our profession – NBA President
Yakubu Maikyau, President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has responded to the conflicting interim injunctions issued regarding the Kano Emirate dispute. In a statement released on Wednesday, May 29, Maikyau urged an urgent review of the professional conduct of both the counsel and judges involved in these cases. He also called on the respective heads of the courts to investigate the judges’ conduct and report their findings to the National Judicial Council (NJC) for appropriate action. “I must say, without any equivocation, that the conducts of counsel and the Courts in the handling of the proceedings which culminated in…
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Reverting to the old National Anthem is not hurting anybody; we can’t leave things that are not important and begin to debate things about a molehill – Anambra Lawmaker, Victor Umeh
Anambra Central Senator Victor Umeh expressed that the new national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” would contribute to building a just nation. Umeh stated that the anthem serves as a prayer to God to create a country where no one is oppressed. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, he added that reverting to the old national anthem would not harm any Nigerian. According to Umeh: “Reverting to the old National Anthem is not hurting anybody; we can’t leave things that are not important and begin to debate things about a molehill. “We have had our national anthem for 46 years…
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”It’s false and unauthorized”- Ajuri Ngelale dismisses Bayo Onanuga’s statement of President Tinubu making a state of the Nation Address
Confusion has arisen within the presidency regarding President Bola Tinubu’s scheduled address to the National Assembly. Earlier on Tuesday, May 28, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, announced via his X handle that President Tinubu would address a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, as part of the 25th anniversary of Nigeria’s democratic journey. This report was also confirmed by National Assembly Clerk, Sani Magaji. However, Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, refuted these claims, stating that the information was “false and unauthorized.” He added that the Office…
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Atiku cannot achieve in eight years what President Tinubu has accomplished in his first year in office – APC slams Atiku
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of being blinded by political envy regarding the impressive achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in its first year. Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the ruling party, made this statement in response to Atiku’s recent criticism of the Tinubu administration. In his statement released on Tuesday, Atiku claimed that the Tinubu administration is not effective and that its policies are designed to impoverish the poor and bankrupt the rich. Responding to Atiku’s comments, Morka stated that Atiku’s critiques reflect an alternate reality fueled by prejudice…
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There is no point in sending ambassadors if we don’t have the funds for them to even travel to their missions – Minister of Foreign Affairs explains delay in appointment of Ambassadors
Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar has explained the delay in appointing ambassadors to foreign missions. Speaking at a ministerial briefing on Tuesday, May 28, to mark President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office, Tuggar attributed the delay to a lack of funds. He further revealed that the current administration inherited a Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs that was not adequately funded. “We met a situation where foreign affairs was not being funded the way it should be. And secondly, there were loopholes being exploited by the likes of binance. “There is no point in sending ambassadors if we don’t…
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