Nigeria's Anthem Reversion Sparks Legal and Public Outcry
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Nigeria's president has signed a bill to revert the national anthem to "Nigeria We Hail Thee," used from 1960 to 1978, sparking criticism. The former anthem was composed by two British women, while the current anthem, "Arise, O Compatriots," was created by Nigerian police band members and has been in use for nearly 50 years.
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