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'Arise, O compatriots': Mix-up as DJ mistakenly plays old national anthem at Villa

Nigeria’s old national anthem was mistakenly played at the APC caucus meeting, causing brief confusion before it was quickly ...
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How much do you know about Nigeria's first national anthem?

However, while many Nigerians are now familiar with the current "Arise, O compatriots" anthem, it wasn't the nation's first choice. In fact, it didn't become the nation's anthem until 1978, 18 years ...
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Nigeria at 65: Throwback video of 2Baba, Yemi Alade, Rema, and Cobhams singing old anthem goes viral

A throwback video of some Nigerian singers singing the old national anthem has resurfaced online amid the country's 65th Independence Day celebration The music video featured singers 2Baba, Yemi Alade ...
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Nigeria @ 64: National anthem as heritage of national unity

The day I learnt that Nigerians had returned to singing “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” as its National Anthem instead of “Arise, O Compatriots” was one of my favourite moments as a Nigerian. During my ...