Reintroducing old anthem sparks nationwide outcry In a move that has ignited widespread criticism, the National Assembly's approval of a bill to bring back the old National Anthem has stirred the pot of controversy. 'Nigeria, We Hail Thee,' the former national anthem, composed by the Britons, once resonated as the lyrical heartbeat of the nation from Independence in 1960 until 1978 when it yielded its place to 'Arise, O Compatriots.' The bill, introduced simultaneously in the Senate and the House of Representatives, was swiftly ushered through the legislative chambers, receiving accelerated consideration...