T – Pidgen English
Taffia Gossip Take How did you do it? e.g. How you take build house on yua salary? Take breeze Sit out in the fresh air Take eye see Look without touching e.g why you no fit take eye see Gulder … read more
Author Archives: Chief Oyibo
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Una You Up stair One storey building read more
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Vex-comot Storm off in anger Village persin Someone who hails fron one’s tribe or village read more
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Wad Rich e.g Dat man wad well-well Wahala Trouble (Yoruba) Waka waka Frequent traveller, wanderer (from walk walk?) Wash hand now Come and join me in this meal Wata Water or a body of water eg River, Sea, lake eg … read more
French Envoy Denies French Nationals Arrested Over Boko Haram
The Ambassador of France to Nigeria, Mr Jaques Champagne de Labriolle has described as “rubbish” claims that some French nationals working with Boko Haram were arrested by Cameroonian troops. Mr de Labriolle made the denial while addressing journalists at the … read more
(Boko Haram + ISIS) = Marriage from Hell
For sheer cruelty, they are well matched. They also share an apocalyptic “end-of-days” vision. Now there are signs that Boko Haram — the most feared group in West Africa — may be edging toward a formal pledge of allegiance to … read more
Abducted American – Kidnappers Reduce Ransom From N60 to N30 Million
The kidnappers of United States missionary working in Kogi State, Rev. Phyllis Sortor, have reduced the ransom being demanded for her release from N60 million to N30 million, even as The Nigerian Governors Forum led by Governor Jonah Jang has … read more
10-Year-Old Nigerian in UK Varsity
Ten year old Esther Okade, one of UK’s youngest students from Nigeria, has been accepted to start her maths degree at the Open University. Esther, who enrolled three weeks ago, is already top of her class, scoring 100 per cent … read more
Five dangerous weeks for Nigeria
The postponement of Nigeria’s presidential elections on security grounds has prompted concern about whether the country’s democracy is under threat. The polls will take place against a backdrop of regional and ethnic tensions, with the ruling Peoples Democratic party up … read more
Gunmen kidnap American woman in Kogi, demand N60m ransom
An American missionary running an elementary school in Nigeria has been whisked away from her workplace in Kogi State. Rev. Phyllis Sortor was whisked away by masked gunmen, who stormed the Hope Alive Nursery/Primary School, which she runs in Emiworo, … read more