‘We recalled that the old anthem, ‘Nigeria, We Hail Thee’ was composed when Nigeria gained independence on October 1, 1960, and was use until 1978 before it was replaced with ‘Arise O’ Compatriots’ by Obasanjo military regime’ PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | MAY 29, 2024 The President, HE., Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the bill to adopt the old National ...
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“Real Progress lies in true federalism, good governance and security”, Prof. Natufe tells President Tinubu, others
“The challenges that confront us in Nigeria are located in the gross failure of two mutually reinforcing properties that have conspired to mismanage and embezzle the wealth of the nation, and impoverish the citizens in the process,” he said. PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | MAY 29, 2024 Prof. Omajuwa Igho Natufe, a Nigerian-born political scientist, Sovietologist and a specialist in ...
Read More »MUSA UMAR YASHI: An Active Promoter of Renewed Hope Agenda – Mallam Gambo Hamza
“A breakdown of the items distributed include 250,000 bags of rice(25kg); 81,000 cartons of Spaghetti/Macaroni; 40,000 gallons of Vegetable Oil; 80,000 pieces of Blankets; 80,000 pieces of Mats; 80,000 pieces of Shadda for Men; 40,000 pieces of Wrappers for Women and 80,000 sets of Children Wears” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | MAY 28, 2024 It is indeed a period of ...
Read More »National Anthem: “Arise Oh Compatriots” eases out as “Nigeria We Hail Thee” gets accelerated passage in National Assembly
“Abandoning the post-independence anthem, which arguably evoked a strong spirit of patriotism and brotherliness, to compose a very drab replacement, is far less inspirational,” Mr Tinubu said during a speech at the Nigerian Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru, Jos, Plateau State. PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | MAY 24, 2024 The old National Anthem, “Nigeria We Hail Thee” ...
Read More »Kano Emirate: 16th Emir-designate Muhammadu Sanusi II, receive appointment letter despite court injunction
“The reinstated 14th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, has arrived at the Kano Government House to receive his letter of appointment as the 16th emir of Kano despite a court injunction ordering his instalment” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | MAY 24, 2024 The reinstated 14th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, has arrived at the Kano Government House to ...
Read More »Unreported $356million Railway Scam: How a Dormant European Firm & Local Collaborators Fleeced Nigeria
“The contract, which has a cost implication of N23,720,359,033.79 came under the project description “Rehabilitation of the Railway Track Network-Easter Line Contract 7 (km 803 to km 1443Kuru to Maiduguri)” and the contractor was listed as “Messrs Lingo (Nigeria)Limited in association with Strasky Husty and Partners Limited of Czech Republic.”” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | MAY 24, 2024 It has ...
Read More »War on Gaza: We are Committed to ICC Laws & Will Arrest Benjamin Netanyahu for War Crimes – German Govt. Spokesman
Scholz’s spokesman, Steffen Hebestreit, was asked on Wednesday if the German government would execute an ICC arrest order against Prime Minister Netanyahu for alleged war crimes during Swords of Iron. Hebestreit said, “Of course. Yes, we abide by the law.” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | MAY 24, 2024 Israel’s Ambassador to Berlin, Ron Prosor, was rebuffed by German Chancellor Olaf ...
Read More »The Tale of June 12 – The Betrayal of the Democratic Rights of Nigerians (1993)
“I tried to advise the President not to believe in rumours but he fired back, “Don’t you know that Chief Abiola has already compiled a list of officers he would retire? Don’t you know that he has Yorubas he wants to put in their place? Don’t you know he wants to move Abuja?” The President went on, “Don’t you ...
Read More »Boost for broadcasting as Tinubu approves low interest loan for media organizations
“The Nigerian broadcast industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s information and entertainment landscape, faces significant challenges hindering its ability to reach its full potential. There is the urgent need to take the initiative with a design to revitalize the industry, stimulate innovation, unlock the potential media economy and empower indigenous media entities,” he said. PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | MAY ...
Read More »Reflections: HRH Lamido Sanusi II writes on a visit to OLA Sisters and in memory of Sister Katherine
“I learnt from an early age that there are wonderful people in every religion. After Sr Katherine no one could ever tell me all Christians were bad people and only Muslims were good. No one could teach me hatred or enmity for someone simply because they were of a different faith or stop me from loving those who love ...
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