National anthem: Deconstructing the military legacy, By Eric Teniola“And it came to pass”: The longest feature story ever written, By Udeme NanaSPECIAL REPORT: Katsina farmers lament impact of climate changeSPECIAL REPORT: Insecurity, other factors limit cashew farming in NigeriaNational anthem: Deconstructing the military legacy, By Eric Teniola“And it came to pass”: The longest feature story ever written, By Udeme NanaOn Friday, 18 November, 2011, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Lagos State...
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, however, explained that the pogrom in the mid-60s in some parts of the country and the attendant civil war showed that as a people, we have failed to live up to the spirit of that anthem. It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.The ACN leader challenged the graduating class and the alumni of NIPSS to develop new ideas towards accelerating national development and promoting peace in the country.
One of the Judges, Professor Olufela Obafunmilayo “Fela” Sowande MBE was a Nigerian musician and composer. Considered the father of modern Nigerian art music, Sowande is perhaps the most internationally known African composer of works in the European “classical” idiom. He composed several songs, including the famous “Oyigiyigi Olu Orun, Atobajaye Atobiju,” a popular Yoruba gospel song.
In 1978, General Obasanjo initiated moves to change the national anthem. He called for entries, saying at that time that a new national anthem was required because the previous one was composed by a British expatriate. The lyrics of the anthem were taken from five of the best entries in a national contest. The winners were PO Aderibigbe, John A. Iliechukwu, Dr Sota Omoigui, Eme Etim Akpan and BA Ogunnaike.
Her children were already acquainted with reciting the Oath of Allegiance in their school in New York, USA and also the State Pledge in Achimotu School in Accra Ghana. On 28th May, the Senate passed the same Bill into Law. It was introduced by the majority Leader in the Senate, Senator Michael Bamidele Opeyemi from Ibedoyin quarters Ward B, Iyin Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State. At present he is representing Ekiti Central in the Senate.
Owan has produced eminent sons and daughters including Frank Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Grace Alele-Williams, Francis Abiola Irele, Olusegun Olutoyin Aganga, Mai Atafo Yisa Braimoh, Michael Imoudu, Dele Momodu, DJ Neptune, Aize Obayan, JD Okhai Ojeikere, Modupe Ozolua, Mabel Segun, Ambrose Vanzekin and others.
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