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Okorocha bans Imo monarchs from speaking English at official functions
Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha has banned traditional rulers in the state from speaking in English at official functions. Okorocha gave the directive while handing over letters of recognition and…
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Wike can’t speak good English, he is a thug – Amaechi
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has threatened to expose Rivers governor Nyesom Wike's wife “if he (Wike) does not shut up his mouth.” Amaechi said this on Tuesday at the…
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Farooq Kperogi: Black American vernacular English expressions you should know
by Farooq Kperogi Black American Vernacular English Expressions You Should Know By Farooq A. Kperogi, Ph.D. Twitter: @farooqkperogi In the spirit of America’s Black History Month, which is observed every February,…
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I am not that fluent in English – Toyin Aimakhu (WATCH)
by Dolapo Adelana Nollywood actress, Toyin Aimakhu says her understanding of the English Language is not as fluent as her grasp of Yoruba. The actress made the disclosure in an…
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Farooq Kperogi: Princes, not Kings, are called “His Royal Highness”
In this week’s column, based on requests from readers, I explain why the popular Nigerian English “His Royal Highness” is strange to English speakers outside Nigeria. I also explain why…
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Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: How I was banned from speaking Igbo
by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani In our series of letters from African journalists, Nigerian novelist and writer Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani recalls how she was banned from speaking her mother tongue. My parents…
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Farooq Kperogi: My favourite exclamatory expressions in Nigerian English
by Farooq Kperogi Exclamatory expressions are abrupt, emphatic utterances that help us convey emotions of joy, sadness, admiration, anger, surprise, sympathy, disappointment, disgust, etc. Common Standard English exclamatory expressions are…
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88.5% obtain 5 credits and above in NECO exams
88.51 per cent of students who sat for the 2016 June/July Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) obtained five credits and above, including English Language and General Mathematics. This was made known on…
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‘I didn’t choose to be in the Yoruba movie sector’ – Mercy Aigbe
Mercy Aigbe-Gentry is known for three things -decent acting, beautiful persona and an impeccable fashion taste. The Nollywood actress who recently caused an internet frenzy with her outfit to the…
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Reuben Abati: Why every Nigerian must learn, speak French
I was on my way back from Botswana, after attending a conference organized by the Africa Leadership Forum (ALF). This was sometime in the 90s, on that same trip was…
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Please, don’t “revert back” to me
Recently my American boss asked me “What's with Nigerians and revert?” I was a bit confused on what she was asking. She then said, “When they want to come back…
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Disvirgin, cross-carpeting, go-slow & 7 more ‘words’ you won’t find in the dictionary
by Chinedu Rylan There is nothing like “opportuned” anywhere in the English language, but that has not stopped its blatant use by all and sundry in Nigeria, including journalists and…
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How does this Primary school expect to attract pupils, when it can’t even spell? (LOOK)
by Damilola Jagun Education in Nigeria is in dangerous waters, as a result of outdated curriculum, poor infrastructure and facilites, and worse of all, incompetent teachers. It is a common…
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Oh no! Student shoots teacher after failing exams
by Jewel Stephen After being failed by his teacher, a university undergraduate in Saudi Arabia has shot his Jordanian teacher. The student, reportedly failed the orientation exam in preparatory English,…
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I will try my best: Tonto Dikeh to start writing good English on social media
by Kolapo Olapoju This, we never really expected to happen anytime soon. Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh says henceforth, as opposed to her near-gibberish writing, she'll inculcate the habit of…
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Blame it on electricity: Legislator says power problem responsible for WAEC failure (READ)
by Azubuike Azikiwe Chief Yomi Ogunnusi, a member of the House of Representatives, says the epileptic power situation in the country is responsible for the mass failure of students who…
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Why we must not trade our mother tongue [READ]
By Adedayo Ademuwagun Language is an important part of any society and a principal component of a people's culture. It is not only a means by which people communicate,…
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Nigerian languages are dying | This is why
by Adedayo Ademuwagun Language is an important part of any society and a principal component of a people's culture. It is not only a means by which people communicate, it…
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Van Gaal lays down the law: Mata reveals players must communicate in English only
by Mark Bassey Juan Mata has revealed that new manager Louis van Gaal, has instructed Manchester United players to communicate in English only. The midfielder has his fellow countrymen like…
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Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: Does Nigeria have an image problem?
by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani But the Nigerian just has to kick up a tornado whenever he is perceived unpalatably. Some years ago, a British filmmaker discovered an exotic site…
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This is the real whizkid: Meet the 9-year-old girl who passed her WAEC exams (PICTURED)
by Akan Ido Nine year old Anjola Victoria Batoku is not your regular girl trying to fit in with her peers; this brilliant student in fact has her sights set…
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Inspired: Meet girl, 17, who made the overall best result in May/June WAEC exams (PICTURED)
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Folafoluwa Oginni Folafoluwa Oginni, a Seventeen-year-old girl, has emerged the overall best pupil in the May/June 2012 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC). She led two other…
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UNILAG ASUU crisis deepens as lecturers bicker over resumption
by Akintomiwa Agbaje The crisis between the leadership of the University of Lagos and a faction of the union has deepened with the disputing factions slinging accusation, allegations, profane words…
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Why not?! Even the Pope does it: ‘Selfie’ is Oxford Dictionaries’ word of the year + other shortlisted words
The word has evolved from a niche social media tag into a mainstream term for a self-portrait photograph, the editors said. Research suggested its frequency in the English language had…
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Naomi Lucas: The upside of getting my fingers burnt during my NYSC days
by Naomi Lucas To cut a long story short, accounts were never reconciled, I didn’t see our third partner until we left camp; and till this day, I can’t tell…
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Busted: Businessman charged with bigamy after wife discovers his secret marriage to Chinese bride
A British businessman could be jailed after his English wife reportedly found intimate pictures of his secret Chinese bride. According to reports, the businessman, known only as 'Frank', faces up…
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Bad teacher: Woman arrested after having a baby ‘fathered by her 16-year-old student’ (PICTURED)
A 28-year-old teacher from Southern California has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old high student after police say she gave birth to a baby he had fathered.…
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‘Ifreke talks Sports: PFA Nominations – Of English bias and missing names
by 'Ifreke Inyang I always knew Gareth Bale, Robin van Persie and Luis Suarez would make the PFA Player of the Year shortlist. 'Gareth of Nazareth', as I prefer to…
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Opinion: The real Africa is not English, French, or Portuguese – Why local language is important
by Ian Henderson As more and more companies line up to enter Africa, the world's second most populous continent with a rising middle class of more than 300 million, companies…
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Man spends over 3 hours to recite the longest English word containing 189,819 letters – CLICK to see the word
Dmitry Golubovskiy has a lot of time on his hands. Well, at least 213 minutes to spare. That was long enough for him to record a video of him reciting…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy