{"id":112214,"date":"2024-05-29T16:56:48","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T15:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=112214"},"modified":"2024-05-29T16:56:48","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T15:56:48","slug":"tinubu-signs-bill-returning-old-national-anthem-into-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/exclusive\/tinubu-signs-bill-returning-old-national-anthem-into-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu signs bill returning old national anthem into law"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\">President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law.<\/p>\n<p>The bill seeks to reinstate the old anthem, \u201cNigeria, We Hail Thee.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This was disclosed by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during the joint plenary that Tinubu attended.<\/p>\n<p>The final assent to the passage of the bill will bring about a shift from the recognized, \u201cArise O Compatriots.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The bill was rapidly cleared by both the Senate and the House of Representatives.<\/p>\n<p>Lyrics of \u2018Nigeria We Hail Thee\u2019<br \/>\nNigeria, we hail thee,<\/p>\n<p>Our own dear native land,<\/p>\n<p>Though tribe and tongue may differ,<\/p>\n<p>In brotherhood, we stand,<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians all, and proud to serve<\/p>\n<p>Our sovereign Motherland.<\/p>\n<p>Our flag shall be a symbol<\/p>\n<p>That truth and justice reign,<\/p>\n<p>In peace or battle honour\u2019d,<\/p>\n<p>And this we count as gain,<\/p>\n<p>To hand on to our children<\/p>\n<p>A banner without stain.<\/p>\n<p>O God of all creation,<\/p>\n<p>Grant this our one request,<\/p>\n<p>Help us to build a nation<\/p>\n<p>Where no man is oppressed,<\/p>\n<p>And so with peace and plenty<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria may be blessed.<\/p><\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the National Anthem Bill 2024 into law. 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