Portuguese influence contributes to why these Nigerian cities speak dope pidgin. Why these 5 Nigerian cities speak Pidgin English What is pidgin English? Also called, ‘broken’, it is an English-based Creole that has been adopted as a pseudo-lingua franca or nationally spoken language in Nigeria. In some ways, due to the diversity of tribes and...
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myths you will only hear in Nigeria
Many tribes are still deeply entrenched in traditional practices that tell stories of demons, spirits and the occult. nigeria local broom (Omari on Twitter) Nigeria is a country of myths and legends passed down from generations. Here are some interesting myths and legends that some Nigerians hold dear. 1. Whistling at night invites demons According...
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Buhari criticism: Presidency opens can of worms on Mbaka, cleric’s supporters kick
The Presidency on Friday derided the Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Fr Ejike Mbaka, for criticising the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), over his alleged failure to contain insecurity and wanton killings of Nigerians by banditry gangs. The Presidency attributed Mbaka’s criticism of the President to a decision by Buhari to reject...
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Rita Edochie finally speaks after death of Ada Jesus, Nigerians react
Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie, one of the persons that late Ada Jesus had an issue with before her demise Wednesday, finally made a post on her social media page hours after Ada Jesus was announced dead by an activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, who led a group of Nigerians that took her to the hospital. The entertainer,...
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IN THE HEART OF ENUGU’S OKPARA SQUARE
..AN ACTIVITY LOG Okpara Square, is a park in Enugu metropolis, with it’s name coined from that of the former Premier of Eastern Region, Dr. Michael Okpara. Sited in the most Urban part of Enugu, Independence layout, the square is surrounded by Enugu state house of assembly, Courts, WAEC and NECO offices as well as...
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CHAd’s army maps election day for 18 months after presidents death.
Chad’s army dissolved government and parliament after announcing the death of longtime president Idriss Deby Itno on Tuesday, but vowed “free and democratic” elections following an 18-month transition period. The army had earlier announced that one of Deby’s sons would replace him as the head of a military council following the death of the leader...
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Nigerian Idol: Brodashaggi fumes at judges as lady who quit her job for the show gets harsh words
Ace Nigerian comedian, Brodashaggi has fumed at the judges of the ongoing reality TV show, Nigerian Idol following the ill words they used on one of the contestants, Onyinyechi Okereafor who quit her job for the show and afterward failed to impress the judges during her performance. 19-year old Onyinyechi Okereafor after her performance in...
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Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy, Wizkid In Naija’s Game Of Thrones
Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy, and Wizkid are some of Nigeria’s top entertainment celebrities who have been announced as some of the nominees for the maiden edition of the Nigerian Social Media Award. The award ceremony is scheduled to be held on December 11, 2021, at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Competing in...
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Restaurant offers year of free burgers to customers who get tattoos
A California-based restaurant chain is offering customers free burgers for a year if they get hamburger tattoos bearing the eatery’s name. Farmer Boys announced it partnered with The Honorable Society tattoo shop in West Hollywood, California, and Rockin Ink Tattoo in Las Vegas to offer three different 2-inch-by-2-inch tattoo designs. READ ALSO: I do want...
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Lagos Designer almost loses her customers to ‘costly mistake’
About 65 percent of Nigerian designers never passed through an actual fashion school. Many learned from home, (perhaps their mom is a tailor), some as an apprentice in a tailor’s shop, and others self taught. After the training, they start to offer design services, working from home, or getting a shop. Our case study for...