“Economy grows by 1.4 %”: Grammar Q and A on a senator’s Tweet
Question: Senator Shehu Sani wrote the following on Twitter: “Good news that our economy grows by 1.4%; only that the masses will ask what does
Politics of Grammar
Politics of Grammar
Fascinating origins of common Geographic English idioms
Have you ever wondered why English speakers call the boldness that people get after being drunk “Dutch courage”? How about “French k
“Moslem,” “Journey Mercies,” “Stay blessed”: Q and A on Nigerian Religious English and more
Is it “Moslem” or “Muslim”? Are the expressions “remain blessed” or “stay blessed” uniquely Nigerian?
Boss Mustapha and Silly, Ungrammatical Titular Vanity among Nigerian Politicians
New Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha struck at the core of the titular conceit of Nigerian politicians when he said last Th
“Pregnant for a man,” “Spinster,” “Thuggery”: Nigerian English Q and A
Question: A contributor to your column once observed that it is only Nigerian women who say they are “pregnant for” their husbands or fian