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ByCHINEDU ASADU Associated Press Nigeria adopted a new national anthem on Wednesday after lawmakers passed a law that replaced the current one with a version dropped nearly a half-century ago, sparking widespread criticism about how the law was hastily passed without much public input. President Bola Tinubu's assent to the law comes a day after it was approved by both … [Read more...] about Nigeria’s new anthem, written by a Briton, sparks criticism after a contentious law is passed

"Nigeria has reverted to a national anthem in use pre-1978 after President Tinubu signed it into law. President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the National Anthem Bill passed by the National Assembly on Tuesday. The bill reverts to Nigeria’s old national anthem at independence in 1960 “Nigeria we hail thee.” The old national anthem was abrogated by the military in 1978 and 46 … [Read more...] about Nigeria Goes back To the Old National Anthem,  Tinubu Signs it into Law ( listen to it below!)

On Thursday night, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife, Rachel, to the glamorous event filled with pomp and circumstance. State dinners are often viewed as a tool of soft diplomacy used to court leaders of countries with whom a strong partnership is sought. "We share a strong respect for the history that connects … [Read more...] about President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife to the White House with Dinner Party (Pictures)

The governor of Kano, Abba Kabir Yusuf has signed new Kano emirate council law at Government House in Kano and with the signed bill restored HRH Muhammadu Sanusi as the Emir of Kano. After signing the new Kano emirate council law at Government House, Kano, today. I hereby announce the reinstatement of HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano State. - AKY … [Read more...] about ‘I hereby announce the reinstatement of HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano State’ – Governor Abba K. Yusuf

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), led by its governor Yemi Cadaso has raised the interest rate to 26.25 percent in the struggle to combat the deteriorating inflationary trends. Previously Nigeria’s interest rate stood at 24.75 percent before the baseline lending rate was increased by 150 basis points to 26.25 per cent.  The … [Read more...] about  Interest rate 26.25%, Inflation 33.69%: ‘There is no magic wand’ – Yemi Cadaso