Tag: Bola Tinubu

  • We Hail Thee – New Nigeria National Anthem (More Details & Audio)

    We Hail Thee – New Nigeria National Anthem (More Details & Audio)

    We Hail Thee Nigeria National Anthem Mp3 Audio

    We Hail Thee Nigeria National Anthem New Nigeria National Anthem More Details And Audio

    On May 29, 2024 exactly a year after president Bola Tinubu’s inauguration he has ascented to the adoption of Nigeria’s old national anthem in ‘Nigeria we hail thee’.

    The national anthem was composed by Lilian Jean Williams in 1960 before it was dropped for Arise O Compatriot in 1978:

    Lillian Jean Williams, a British expatriate who lived in Nigeria during its independence, penned the lyrics for “Nigeria, we hail thee,” while Frances Berda composed the music. The anthem played a significant role in shaping Nigeria’s national identity and unity during the 1960s and late 1970s.

    What are the lyrics to Nigeria We Hail Thee Nigeria New Anthem ?

    Read below;

    “Nigeria, we hail thee,
    Our own dear native land,
    Though tribe and tongue may differ,
    In brotherhood, we stand,
    Nigerians all, and proud to serve
    Our sovereign Motherland.

    Our flag shall be a symbol
    That truth and justice reign,
    In peace or battle honour’d,
    And this we count as gain,
    To hand on to our children
    A banner without stain.

    O God of all creation,
    Grant this our one request,
    Help us to build a nation
    Where no man is oppressed,
    And so with peace and plenty
    Nigeria may be blessed…”

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  • President Tinubu Sacks Emefiele the CBN Governor

    President Tinubu Sacks Emefiele the CBN Governor

    Federal Republic Of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended Godwin Emefiele, the governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

    The suspension was announced in a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) on Friday.

    Emefiele had earlier notified Nigerians that ge would be proceeding on study leave which was granted by former President Muhammadu Buhari, but the suspension has hasten his exit as the Governor of CBN.

    Godwin Emefiele was accused of playing politics with the Naira Crunch Nigerians went through during the 2023 presidential election. He was heavily accused of working against presidential ambition of President Tinubu.

    Besides, Emefiele has been criticized by many citizens for mismanaging Nigerian economy as Naira continued to depreciate against the dollars.

    Mr Emefiele visited President Tinubu on the first day the president resumed office.

    Below is the full statement:

    PRESIDENT TINUBU SUSPENDS EMEFIELE FROM OFFICE AS CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR

    “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, CFR, from office with immediate effect.

    This is sequel to the ongoing investigation of his office and the planned reforms in the financial sector of the economy.

    Mr Emefiele has been directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate), who will act as the Central Bank Governor pending the conclusion of investigation and the reforms.

    Willie Bassey
    Director, Information
    For: Secretary to the Government of the Federation.”