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National Assembly, Federal Republic of Nigeria FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HISTORY MADE AS ‘NIGERIA WE HAIL THEE’ IS SUNG FOR THE FIRST TIME FOLLOWING ITS RE-ADOPTION Abuja, Nigeria – May 29, 2024: In a historic moment for the country, 'Nigeria We Hail Thee' was on Wednesday, at a Joint Session of the National Assembly, sung for the first time, since its re-adoption as the official National Anthem. This monumental event which had President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in attendance, follows the passage of the bill by the House of Representatives and Senate respectively, and subsequent assent by the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. The legislation, which successfully revived 'Nigeria We Hail Thee' as the Nigeria National Anthem, reflects the collective desire of Nigerians to honour and preserve the country's rich heritage. Thus, the National Assembly's support for the bill underscores the deep sense of national pride and unity. As contained in the new Act, the s...

Akpabio Mourns Former EFCC Boss, Lamorde. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has commiserated with the family of the late Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde, over the demise of the former anti corruption czar. Akpabio, in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, described the death of the anti corruption czar "as a rude shock, which has robbed the country of his wealth of experience at this time of our nation building." " I received the news of the demise of former chairman of the EFCC and Deputy Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Lamorde, with shock and disblief. His death is a huge loss to our country because we have been robbed of his wealth of experience. " As mortals, we have no control over our lives. On behalf of my family, the people of Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District and the Nigerian Senate, I commiserate with the family of the deceased former police officer and pra...

House of Representatives, National Assembly OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release NIGERIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FELICITATES PRESIDENT TINUBU ON FIRST YEAR IN OFFICE Abuja, Nigeria | Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - The Nigeria House of Representatives felicitates the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu , GCFR, on the occasion of his first year in Office. Having assumed office at a very difficult time in our political history, President Tinubu's knowledge of statecraft and commitment to the success of the Nigerian project through his Renewed Hope Agenda have shown great promise for the people of this great country. We commend President Tinubu for his bold decisions, policy reforms and bills signed into law over the last one year. The House particularly applauds Mr. President for his signing into law of the ‘Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Fifth Alteration) (No.37), 2023, Electricity Act 2023, Nigeria Data Protection Bill ...