Japa, agbero, eba, 17 other Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with 20 Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update. The newly added entries include popular terms like “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,” “419,” and “abi,” among others. These words, deeply rooted in the everyday lives of Nigerians, highlight the influence of Pidgin English, street slang, and cultural expressions…

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Lagos: Teacher suspended indefinitely for assaulting three-year-old pupil

Christ Mitots School in Ikorodu, Lagos, has suspended Stella Nwadigo, a teacher caught on video assaulting a three-year-old pupil, Abayomi Michael, during a numeracy lesson. The indefinite suspension follows widespread outrage over the incident. The viral video, which surfaced on social media, shows the teacher slapping the young child repeatedly for struggling with the lesson….

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Okpebholo Appoints GOCOP Scribe, Collins Edomaruse as Special Adviser

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the appointment of Collins Edomaruse as his Special Adviser, International Development Partners. Edomaruse is the Publisher of METROWATCH Online and General Secretary of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP). The new Special Adviser held several senior Editorial positions in THISDAY newspapers including Group News Editor, Group Politics…

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