Tinubu Reintroduces Old National Anthem + Erisco Reviewer Okoli Remanded In Prison| W/OjyOkpe

The reintroduction of the old national anthem, titled ‘Nigeria, We Hail Thee’, in the face of worsening economy, has elicited a wave of criticism among many Nigerians.
On Wednesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the bill to reintroduce the anthem into law, despite calls from the attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice Lateef Fagbemi, who has argued that the decision to change the country’s national anthem, should be subjected to an extensive review.
Some users on social media have accused the president of acting in his own selfish interest by assenting to the bill, as revealed in this interview which he granted during the celebration of Nigeria’s Independence Day in 2022, where he stated his preference for the reintroduced anthem over the version that has been used in the last 46 years.
The Speaker, House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu For Bringing Back the National Anthem that they all Grew Up With stating that the Anthem inspires hope.
A video of pupils of the Justice and Peace Primary School in Ogun State, as well as pupils in Lagos reciting the first stanza of "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" during their morning assembly has made rounds on social media.
A special rendition of the anthem, ‘Arise, O compatriots’, by media influencer Enioluwa Adeoluwa, has made rounds on social media. According to the National anthem bill, the second stanza of this anthem is now designated as the ‘New National Prayer’.
The Nigerian police arrested, a content creator known as Humble Sent after he made defamatory claims in a viral video against, music executive and buisnessman Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money.
The content creator alleged that E-Money was having an affair with the wife of Nollywood actor Junior Pope, who died in a boat accident In April and also accused him of being involved in his death. The content creator later admitted that he lied in the viral video after he was arrested by the police.
Chioma Okoli, a tomato paste reviewer, who is being prosecuted by the police, under Nigeria's Cybercrime Act, over her review of a tomato paste product, manufactured by Erisco foods,has taken center stage again.
On Tuesday, the Federal High Court in Abuja remanded her in prison, after she was arraigned, for alleged defamation against the tomato paste manufacturer. Okoli has denied any wrongdoing.
At the hearing of her bail request, her lawyer, Inibehe Effiong presented a medical report, stating that his client has had a miscarriage because of the psychological trauma brought- on by the case.
The prosecution lawyer however asked the judge to reject Okoli’s bail application, because she might jump bail, arguing that she had breached the terms of an earlier administrative bail the police granted her.
In September 2023, the police had arrested Okoli for claiming in a Facebook post, that the Erisco tomato paste product she bought in the market tasted sugary.
Erisco Foods described her claim as “untrue and unfounded” The case has been adjourned till Friday, May 31st.
Managing Editor of Arise News, Christian Ogodo, daughter, Oghenetega Steffi Eberechukwu, was among graduates who bagged various degrees from the prestigious Havard University, in the United States.
Tega as she is popularly known is a Bloemberg Leadership Fellow, who did her industrial training with the Rochester City Council in New York and a graduate of the University of Lagos with a Second Class Honours from the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, majoring in Urban and Regional Planning.
She was conferred upon with a masters degree in Urban Planning of the Graduate School of Design from the Harvard university on May 23rd 2024.
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[@estherumoh5830]

His government tells us that whatever is done by Nigerians is not good enough. This Anthem is for his own generation 70s and Above. Whenever the YOUTHS take back their country, things will change.

[@Watti77]

Are bokoharam, iswap, fulani terrorists not the youths? They have already taken back their country but only for their kind. So we better leave them and take back only what is ours, yoruba Nation, Biafra, and they can keep their dry north for themselves. After all the north is already a separate country of it's own. They have sharia and we have the constitution.

[@jamesdennison2671]

REVOLUTION IS THE ANSWER😢

[@user-fp5hq5kj2b]

Illiterate, read about the history of the anthem. Colonial masters had nothing to do with the anthem

[@user-fp5hq5kj2b]

You guys are so ignorant. The colonial master did not give the anthem to us. Research it and post the facts

[@timothychinonso8770]

​@@user-fp5hq5kj2bwho wrote the national anthem.

[@Nadoches]

Another government will reverse the anthem back. It will be like Kano emirate tussle

[@user-fp5hq5kj2b]

Hypocrite will make up any lie in the world to get a visa to London while insulting colonial masters. Why are you going to London then?

[@annajohnson7737]

Going back to old national anthem is a good sign of Nigeria going backward period.

[@johnsonanum]

Mumu leadership can only behave like mumu.

[@patrickfidelis5752]

S

[@euniceajayi5101]

Exactly

[@FactsUncompromized]

Na that backward you will keep going . You and your family oloriburuku..

[@user-ut4zc6vd8s]

Why are you insulting people for speaking the gospel truth? The world are laughing at you guys ​@FactsUncompromized

[@mikeuzama2516]

Black nations around the world have done away with colonial foolishness now Tinubu believe it's important to bring back colonial foolishness and stupidity. It's shows that Nigeria does not have president and he doesn't have plans for Nigeria. How on earth should a review of a product take someone to prison Nigeria need true leadership not these caricatures criminals

[@iniudonkang8712]

Well said...

[@omonoabc652]

Our courts are for sale. Look at Kano, the election ………etc

[@prosperwatchman7284]

Tinubu should also call on the British to colonise Nigeria again, since he wants to go to the past, he should go far far back

[@paulkhare4854]

So sad

[@user-fp5hq5kj2b]

ILLITERATE, educate yourself before posting rubbish. 1. The president does not have the power to change the anthem. He only signed a bill passed by both national assembly and senate. 2. It was not the colonial master that gave us the anthem. There was a worldwide contest that included Nigerians, Africans, Caribbeans, UK, US, etc. A panel of judges (Nigerians) decided that the entry by the British woman was the best. That was how it became our anthem.

[@EngrEkezy]

Any Nigerian who has no access to watch Arise TV/news daily is missing a lot.

[@AdamOsa]

I like Arise but hate the comedy begining of it. 😂

[@user-fp5hq5kj2b]

Mediocre TV built for those that cannot think independently

[@dadakeshinro6749]

They're a bunch of clients of canal-state. The intellectual pursuit in Nigeria is in quagmire 😮

[@godsonuruakpa4238]

I swear 😂

[@user-fp5hq5kj2b]

Arise TV is mediocre, airing useless ethnic stories. why? Because they lack the capacity for true investigative journalism...I pity those who watch it

[@ndubuisimicheal3748]

Mrs Ayo you are doing well,you have said it all this are the things dat gives us hope. Mr Ruffai you be my man i like you so much,our leaders hate the former anthem bcos they do not want God to guide dem at all,that is the reasons why they misbehave,dr sir and ojy you people are wonderful i can't stop watching you people ❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-fp5hq5kj2b]

Praise singer, add ogene song to your praise

[@kolawoletony2266]

They are not looking to amend the electoral law to make it unambiguous and difficult to manipulate, but the national anthem is more important. With people like this leading the country, I see no hope on the horizon.

[@PastorFrancis-ir5gf]

He is changing it because of his differences with Obasanjo..

[@ck-sl3kt]

@kolawoletony2266 Have you raised a bill to amend it through your Rep or senator? Or you sit there grumbling in democracy where you are supposed to be in control through your elected representatives?

[@kolawoletony2266]

@@ck-sl3kt if your submission gives you comfort and makes you happy, you're welcome!

[@ck-sl3kt]

@@kolawoletony2266 Oga, stop contributing to the problems of the country through ignorance. There were a few things I felt need to change and I wrote 6 bills, which I got my Rep and Senator to sponsor. 5 were rejected at first reading but one scaled through and was passed into law in 2022. If you are a serious Nigerian you will be instrument of change through your elected representatives for the good of all naija. But greedy and daft citizens prefer to grumble and grumble hoping that one day their candidate will grab power and they will benefit.

[@kolawoletony2266]

@ck-sl3kt kindly give us the names of the bills you sponsored. How has your bill that was passed improved the lives of Nigerian citizens? I believe mature adults shouldn't resort to name calling or abuse just to make ignorant points. I don't know you, and my comment was directed at you. i see no reason why you should personalize anything!

[@NoLies70]

Hypocrite. The same man who said he did not believe in one Nigeria🤢🤢🤢

[@user-cg7ip5tr6m]

U see how fake people do nah

[@kinghezikaya]

@user... You seem to be in every comment, are you sure you're okay?

[@martinegboh7068]

Please, if i may ask, how did you see him in all comments?​@kinghezikaya

[@NoLies70]

@@martinegboh7068 🤣🤣🤣

[@ogagaogaga1153]

Arise, Nigerians !!. Get rid of Bola Tinubu !!. Nigeria ‘s dying !!. Get rid of these idiotic, satanic, leaders !!. #PeoplePower

[@AdamOsa]

Abati is part of the satanic cult call APC...he can't you😂

[@johnsonanum]

Why don't you do that by yourself?

[@user-fp5hq5kj2b]

ah ah ah...you will do no more than rant online

[@user-fp5hq5kj2b]

Didn't one of your governors stole about N10 BILLION for a non-existent airport in south east? They treat you that way because they know you are IGNORANT...and you will rather insult Tinubu than ask how the governor or LGA officials are spending your money

[@user-fp5hq5kj2b]

Illiterate, IPob that is turning your region into poverty, forcing them to relocate to south west, did you get rid of them? Did you ask how your governors, LGAs are spending our federal allocation

[@amataenyoro464]

Everything beautiful about our beloved Nigeria is being silenced and quieted gradually... God help us

[@BroKingsleyNUzoma]

The old national anthem is a huge infrastructural development and it will create millions of job opportunities and pull millions out of poverty,Kudos to this VISIONARY Government and Nigerians. WE ARE NOW A SERIOUS JOKE😠😡😠😡😠 HOPE WE GET SERIOUS NEXT TIME.

[@obiohajoseph2208]

You are not making sense at all.. very sad indeed.

[@princessfelicia1460]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@basiliauzoahia7197]

​@@obiohajoseph2208 You should recognize sarcasm

[@toksadeyemo5831]

Na so. A sorry country

[@kingilo5405]

She make sense. It is called sarcasm

[@miriamharry5963]

They say backward never, but nigeria prefers to go backward😢.

[@babsibitoye7308]

Brilliant and resplendent Ojy presenting flawlessly. The equally elegant Ayo, Rufai and Dr Reuben Abati with a great analysis. Congratulations to Ogodo and her family. The national anthem change is merely an attempt to distract the citizens from the biting hardship and difficulties facing them. No food, no electricity, no job, no pipe borne water, no adequate security and all that concerns our president is to change to the old national anthem. Why did they not return to driving on the left and replace our flag with the Union Jack to booth. What a degeneration into dictatorship.

[@MOA007]

NIGERIA IS IN HOT SOUP OOOOOOOO..😂😂😂😂

[@gloryokon43]

"TINUBU HAS STAINED OUR NIGERIAN FLAG"

[@AdamOsa]

Tinubu's face alone does greater damage to the image of Nigeria.😂

[@gloryokon43]

@@AdamOsa SURE 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😢

[@Emmaforo]

Twice. First in end SARS and now.

[@user-fp5hq5kj2b]

Illiterate

[@solzmama679]

The thing wey Tinubu don stain for that Nigeria no be just flag!

[@chimaogeaugustar3345]

Welcome back to 1960, what an achievement😂

[@user-fp5hq5kj2b]

Illiterate

[@georgeonwuemene2238]

Mr. President can we go back to the old currency of pounds sterling, pence, and use of yards.

[@felixotuoke5419]

It’s wrong to allow alleged defendant to make public statement without formal and proper legal advice prior to admitting an alleged offence. It’s improper to encourage trial via public press other than the courts. It is important to reiterate that the Defendant’s admission of committing an alleged offence via public media without due court process tells a story about access to proper legal advice and access to justice in Nigeria. Access to justice matters for every citizen.

[@tyolumunvincent]

Mrs Ayo you are a Genius! Keep on inspiring us, we love you.

[@Sirbanson100]

“Mrs Ayo?” Why do you guys keep saying this. Ayo is her first name. Learn her surname if you want to use “Mrs.”

[@TheEdkerr2010]

My Ayo,,, My God will bless you.

[@arabawellness]

Nigeria is in a CONFUSED state! Has Tinubu not always acted in his own selfish interest? When he said "EMI lokan", what did we think? "Emi" means "Mine"! He should remember sha, that Nigeria does not belong to him.

[@VictoriaAdegoke-fq2sk]

Atiku Abubakar brought the shame on Nigerians to enable Tinubu to come to power. This is because if he had supported Peter Obi to be in PDP, he would have won the election to move the country forward. Shame on our politicians.

[@DonaldAkagbusi-ul7rx]

Please do never introduce hatred into holiness.The former anthem now back is progressive. Who debated the previous change prior to?

[@user-fp5hq5kj2b]

Peter Obi was a disaster in Anambra state. He had zero record of achievement. If you go to Anambra state today, there is ZERO evidence he was governor even for one day

[@tonero8562]

Please stop shifting the narrative, Atiku did not cause you anything. He contested election like every other politician and you and I know what transpired in that election from INEC and later the judiciary. Tinubu did not in any way win 2023 election fairly. It's the technical glitch that game him the victory.

[@annefranciselizabeth3840]

@@DonaldAkagbusi-ul7rx Idiotic paid troll. The former anthem was changed by a military dictator. And even that dictator first gave every Nigerian the opportunity to contribute towards the new anthem. Thiefunbu is a sick criminal who has no regard for due process.

[@NoLies70]

The anthem was composed and used when our currency was stronger than the dollar. I hope by going back to the old anthem, Naira would regain its strength over the dollar 💵💰🤔

[@felixobi3170]

Keep on hoping with Renewed hope government 😂😂😂😂

[@BRICKStv9864]

Lol

[@chibuotachibuota5693]

lols. see wetin Corn & Agbado dey do your brain

[@NoLies70]

@@chibuotachibuota5693 How do some people read 🤔🤔🤔

[@obya6731]

Clown

[@user-ny2sm4ze1f]

Tinubu is pandering to Colonialism period. His wealth is hidden in Britain and France. Our coat of arm was changed nobody noticed and Tinubu did not notice. We tried to shed colonialism by changing our national anthem, Tinubu noticed. That colonial nation called Nigeria now has two anthem. If you are a forward thinking black nation rename yourself "Naija" and sing the "O compatriot" if you want to remain a slave keep the name Nigeria and sign "Nigeria we hail thee". I agree with Ezekwesili.

[@PastorFrancis-ir5gf]

He is changing it because of his quarrel with Obasanjo? He want to remove that history? Bringing personal problem into governance....

[@comforteke6832]

Pls revisit past election

[@ogagaogaga1153]

Bola Tinubu ‘s empty and forever, illegitimate !!. #Shame

[@dadakeshinro6749]

What have you got to offer?😮

[@mezillenz8220]

The cruelty against chioma okoli is indeed " disheartening". She should just simply have been given a caution and a reprimand if she has indeed broken the Law. There's too much cruelty in the Land.

[@tonydenor]

If u run a biz and someone who is not ur regulator takes time to demarket ur product without evidence such a person has broken the law. Whether she is a woman is immaterial n such sentiments are ridiculous. Is she an authorized staff of Nafdac? How do u do things like this to destroy someone's biz how about the millions of employees that will lose their jobs when people stop buying their products BCOS of this woman's actions

[@mezillenz8220]

@@tonydenor point seriously noted, however her observations should be genuinely investigated in the interest of public health, and for the greater good. And the authorities should make it transparent to everybody if her observations are truly baseless.

[@friibeh]

How can it be that there's no Nigerian who can compose a new national anthem to articulate better ideas that are contained in the old national anthem. Not even the Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka. What a shame of a country that was.

[@AI-lt2cf]

The words of Ben Odiase in “Arise O Compatriots “ means that the people should arise to make Nigeria great. I will never sing the anthem composed by the colonists. I will sing the anthem composed by my Edo brother

[@kennike6769]

you were making some sense until you mentioned Wole S.... the fact you think he can contribute or has ever contributed smthing positive tells how naive

[@MaggieIgoni]

There is nothing wrong with the one they are changing from.... but, everything, is wrong with going backwards to the colonial anthem... and by the way,a Nigerian (ODIASE) composed the former.... okay 😮

[@PastorFrancis-ir5gf]

Tinubu is changing that anthem because of his differences and quarell with Obasanjo? He wants to remove it because Obasanjo brought it? Bringing personal issues to governance and to the detriment of our country....

[@favourokiomah]

​@@PastorFrancis-ir5gfNa mumu be dat now

[@topeosowe2690]

If I become the President today, I'll change the anthem immediately.

[@victorobiora4656]

Why? Does it affect the economy?

[@FactsUncompromized]

No one in your family will get close to LG... oloriburuku

[@joshuaezeobi846]

Ogy almost cried. I think she was shedding tears as she bids the former National Anthem bye. The Old National anthem has a way of touching the inner minds of Nigerians that gives uncontrollable tears.. ..This is sad and not fair to Nigerians. I still find it difficult to believe that our leaders did this to Nigerians...

[@ngoziilo4095]

Congratulations to you Tega 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️

[@jessedee8635]

I seat here every day in my base and wonder if Nigerians back home are under a spell. Why is everyone quietly watching impunity, mal administration and bad government policies thrown at the citizens endlessly and NO ONE seem to care to rise up and confront the government with a mass organic nationwide protest??? Why are Nigerians always quick to adjust to hard life inflicted on them by wicked politicians??? Na wa o. Thank God i escaped the system. Tufia Kwa

[@tonydenor]

That is BCOS there is nothing like Nigerians in the real sense of the word. It is the turn of the Yorubas to worsen the situation n BCOS there son is there they don't care n won't join any group calling for removal or change. The So-called leaders have been able to reduce Nigerians to tribal n religious bigots. No citizens

[@LawrettaOnyewuenyi]

He said “he is proud of going back “😮, the world at large is going forwards, and someone is going backwards,

[@queenprice2808]

Now i believe Theiftinubu is grand master of colonial puppie. And leading all those colonial students of his.

[@emekanwosu2987]

This Tinubu is so selfish and useless

[@user-fp5hq5kj2b]

Illiterate, what is your contribution to Nigeria?

[@ebilijosephugochukwu5411]

What a country we've founded ourselves,, i don't blame the president but Nigerians letting 80s to leader us

[@chukwunonsonworie8212]

Thank you Ayo for your wonderful analysis. Those criminals are very selfish.

[@alainnnorom2929]

We are finally in 1960

[@muhammadabdulwahhab8566]

I like this comment. It stands out the most.

[@NTNews.64]

1960 is better than now normally so what’s ur point now?

[@belloadams8246]

You can reintroduced old National Anthem but cannot reintroduce old fuel pump price

[@shirshavitalis8639]

This is so shameful, should we be talking of hope or development? This is absolutely shameful.

[@charlesduru5838]

Are we one and one Nigeria? Jokers everywhere.

[@user-ll9lt9yd3t]

One what ? Hahahahaha if I hear that country is on his knee now

[@ndukanonyelm6313]

Thanks so much Ayo

[@beatricejegede530]

Rufai never fails to deliver. Thank you so very much

[@ataroken]

..Help us to build a nation Where no man is oppressed.. lines from the old national anthem. We cannot all sit and watch when one of our own is being oppressed. Erisco foods has overstepped the bounds. All Nigerians must arise and stop this barbaric act of operation.

[@ndubuisimicheal3748]

Good morning my people,i love the introduction dat dr always use for ojyokpe,i like it and my two years old daughter join me to say it also,i enjoy ur news even here in U.S.A,God bless you people and bless arise news,in Jesus name

[@berry7210]

Please, our next president take not to revert this anthem by tinubu

[@iniudonkang8712]

Honestly, cos it was just his own personal agenda he wanted to carry out.

[@hilaryokwueze9878]

Well said comrade

[@okechi_first_son]

TINUBU WANT TO SPITE OBASANJO

[@patrickfidelis5752]

All i can say is God Bless you Rufai

[@uzunmaimo8888]

Four years ago an emir was removed, today he is back. Today a new old anthem, four years to come who knows our Arise O Com ... will be back. Just change the present government if you don't like it.

[@FactsUncompromized]

Na your useless parents go change am or Obi that will never get close to villa? Check this message in 4yrs time to confirm your gullibility

[@stainlesssmart139]

The Current Anthem sounds far better. I pledge to the Current Anthem as many Nigerians...Arise O'compatriots we stand !

[@agnesanneaddison7595]

Thank God that we are back to basics. Nigeria we hail thee.

[@OmoruyiVero-hv3nk]

Just bring the country back to : groundnut pyramid days from the north , cocoa from the south west, oil from the east, rubber from edo state etc. We love to see the good old days.

[@anthonyegbo6586]

I consider this Anthem a National mockery of Nigerians who go to bed without food and no hope of where the next meal will come from.

[@Favour2020]

🇳🇬 Going Back To National Anthem Shows 🇳🇬 Is Now Backward.

[@macgrawmarky9654]

The change of the national anthem was hushly done. The president wanted it done, so its done. I hope he will also save Nigeria from hunger, starvation, and underdevelopment. National assembly, please start doing what we put you there to do. This is uncalled for.

[@amosidahosa5241]

It just goes a long way to show that the government is not concerned about what the citizens are going through.

[@user-fp5hq5kj2b]

"A British woman composed it in 1960 at Independence. The British govt did not write the anthem. The contest was thrown open and people from all over the world, including Nigeria, Africa, the Caribbean, USA, UK etc sent in their proposed anthems, and a panel of judges which included Nigerians, selected 'Nigeria We Hail Thee', which was sent in by an English woman. THAT became the anthem...@african-history-fountain

[@alfredbiosah4920]

Thank you.

[@omaryland5039]

Misplaced priority!!!!!

[@briggstv5983]

We are voting for Obidatti comes 2027 APC never mean well for Nigerian they are hungry lions in disguise 😭😭😭

[@uchekings485]

Thank you Team Ojy❤

[@mrv9916]

The more I look the more I get confused about Nigeria 😢

[@isaactejevbo9105]

Congratulations, Tega! Every blessing!!!

[@markehis4741]

Well said Ayo 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾❤❤❤

[@HarrisonMoneme]

I'm still fully ashamed of those old fools sitting on all government positions at this time

[@seriro1173]

When you bring back our old national anthem, them bring back our old prices of things/easy way of living.

[@chineduokere8172]

Great analysis as always ❤❤❤

[@iam-drake]

i WEEP for this BAD NATION.

[@matthewchosen8075]

If the price of fuel is #150 today, that’s will give us hope Oga minister 😬😬

[@tamaraotareowota477]

Rufai and Ayo God bless you, you spoke my mind

[@AmaraSimon-qn5qh]

God bless you for me, Ayo you're always making sense for me and the rest of you there in arise

[@ijebuwilson77]

We are in deep soup 😢

[@felixobi3170]

In deep hot soup, bro

[@Cheerfulbushman]

Arise TV is blessed to have this set of TV hosts

[@tonyeoki]

The anthem makes me feel like, suddenly, some colonial masters will walk by!

[@olumideola1621]

They Should PLS debate on how every Region must be on their own . Clueless Leaders.

[@user-ll9lt9yd3t]

Quick quick that's the most importantly. Infant make them share there country oo

[@user-bu4mj1le3p]

Yes we really arise together Amen.

[@princessoyibo]

Character defamation is a huge crime. Those who claim they are into content creation should desist from this act...

[@amokeakinnadeju2871]

The change of the anthem is a distraction, but hungry men cannot be distracted biko😂😂

[@anyanwuchigozirim6730]

Congratulations 👏👏👏.... To her.. Let me ask, what exactly is this national Anthem going to impact our economy... Nobody should stress my children in school because of this national Anthem

[@joychigo1952]

The thing is sounding like school anthem not a national anthem Our National Anthem “Arise O Compatriots” is like a prayer and reassurance of hope, remembering our past heroes ❤and hope for our great nation

[@Slyd1701]

Nigerians have to protest against this

[@drunkdon603]

They don't want the youths to know the truth

[@Billionaire_Designs]

I just want tobethesecond to comment... Thank you chigozie

[@chikembanefo9784]

Yay! I did Urban Planning too. Congrats!

[@chudysmart3689]

What do Nigerians expect to get when they elected or selected a great grand father as a president ? He has to go back to ages of his youth time even when his grandchildren won't even understand his reason for asking them to go back to Stone Age .

[@ruthbadagri5946]

Well said Ayo❤❤

[@oreyefestus7626]

Just see Confusion in the country 😂😂😂

[@user-ym3lm4pm4w]

Congratulations to Tega

[@odibofestus4719]

Thank you sir 🙏

[@ezeemmanuel3710]

Why do I have this 'funny feeling' that there's more to this so called New Anthem change, I mean, it was written by a British woman before we gained independence......Like Datti Ahmer said, a country willing to accept anything, everything can happen to them

[@soj798]

Ayo is always on point. 👌💯

[@adeolaadegboye]

Very soon he will bring back right hand drive vehicles. Prepare to loose your cars.

[@user-xs1tw1zs1g]

But most of supported him blindly because of trybal fantasies why complaining

[@chinedueluma9256]

Rufai you will live long God bless you

[@expressionFactory4474]

If we can go back to the old anthem, please let's equally lower the green-white-green national flag for that of the UK; it might equally inspire more hope and ensure the progression of our economy and magically resolve all other prevalent societal issues..

[@omorodionirowa7363]

Shame of a Nation. Our elected officials don't recite the Nation anthem in public gatherings only the people do. The joint section of the National assembly just demonstrated this point.

[@olusesanawujoola2493]

It's a deliberate distraction from pressing issues and total disconnect from public realities. It is well

[@obiobi9378]

My brother, it is not well o. I know you want to be optimistic but there is nothing to be optimistic about.

[@sheriffrahmon2367]

My oga rufai nail it all may God continue to bless u

[@omoabudansowo2015]

Thank you Rufai

[@sb-onnecsr426]

I reject this old National Anthem and i will never sing it.

[@ifeanyiudom3323]

This segment is excellent.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Olunde1]

I felt like I have lost a part of my life as a Nigerian by leaving out this well lyrics prayer 'Arise I compatriots...." and taking this colonialist anthem.. But no one can force any of my wards nor my household to accept what my soul is against.

[@MideOptimistic]

😂😂😂

[@gnnchannel4530]

You are very right. As for me I will not learn it, neither will I think of sing a colonialist anthem.

[@yetundea.olabisi872]

We can still mix both the new and the old national anthem just the same way old and new naira note been used 😅😅😅

[@ebenezerfalaye9860]

These people called politicians are grasshoppers 😢😢

[@nsikakakpabio1863]

It's quite sad that while African countries like Rwanda, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea are working hard to break the umbilical cord that held them bond to their colonial masters, Bat - in an attempt to distract Nigerians and divert attention from the poor performance of his one year in office - have gone back to realign and strengthen the colonial cord that our past heroes risked their lives to break.