Senate approves bill to revert to old national anthem The Senate has passed the National Anthem Bill 2024 to revert to the old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee”. The bill swiftly progressed through first and second readings on Thursday, and now awaits approval from President Bola Tinubu to become law. The decision was made to switch the current anthem, "Arise, O Compatriots," back to the classic "Nigeria, We Hail Thee." It was first composed in 1960 upon Nigeria's independence and will be reinstated in place of the current anthem. READ ALSO: Senate approves...