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Dear General Since we are still in the month of January, it is appropriate to wish all Nigerians Happy 2018. I am constrained to issue this special statement at this time considering the situation of the country. Some of you may be asking, “What has brought about this special occasion of Obasanjo issuing a Special …

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I am hugely delighted to return to my alma mater the great and only University of Nigeria to speak at your 42nd convocation. Twenty eight years ago I sat just like you those of you who are part of the graduating Class of 2013; excited by my graduation. It was 1985 and I was very …

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Femke highlights common words and phrases that have gradually become part of the Nigerian English This is long overdue, in fact, it is almost too late. As I was starting to write up this list of typical Nigerian English turns of phrase, use of words and neologisms, my mind went blank. I have got used …

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