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Nigerian govt seeks wider consultations for change of country’s anthem

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The federal government has asked members of the National Assembly to subject the Nigerian National Anthem Bill to wider consultations before passing it. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, stated this in Abuja on Monday at a public hearing on the bill to revert to the old national anthem. It … Read more

Bauchi governor pledges to support embattled senator

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Bauchi State governor, Bala Muhammad, on Wednesday, said he would support Abdul Ningi, a senator from the state who was suspended by the Senate. Mr Ningi was suspended on Tuesday after he alleged that the 2024 budget was padded with over N3 trillion. Though the senator apologised and said he was quoted out of context, … Read more