Nigeria: Drama, Shock As Envoy Nominees Fail Test On National Anthem, Others

Abuja — Shock and disbelief dogged the Senate screening of ambassadorial nominees in Abuja yesterday.

Five of the nominees failed the test when asked to recite the National Anthem, the National Pledge as well as the capital of Lagos State and the number of local government councils in Delta State.

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