My Favorite Exclamatory Expressions in Nigerian English (I)
By Farooq A. Kperogi, Ph.D. Exclamatory expressions are abrupt, emphatic utterances that help us convey emotions of joy, sadness, admi...
Malam Salihu Okino: Exit of the Personification of Altruism
By Farooq A. Kperogi, Ph.D. I was getting ready to go teach my news reporting and writing class on September 12, 2013 when I received ...
US-based Nigerian Professor’s Assessment of Nigerian Universities
By Okey C. Iheduru, Ph.D. I’ve decided to feature a guest column. It was serialized for three weeks in my Weekly Trust column, and is...
Grammar Q and A on Errors in Nigerian Media English Usage
By Farooq A. Kperogi, Ph.D. In what follows, you will find my answers to readers’ questions about the use of the phrases “man of the y...
Q and A on English Usage and Idiomatic Translations
By Farooq A. Kperogi, Ph.D. In this week’s edition of my Q and A series, I answer more questions from readers. Enjoy. Question: Ca...
Ali Mazrui’s Prophetic 2009 Advice for Obama on Syria
By Farooq A. Kperogi, Ph.D. For those who may not know him, Professor Ali Mazrui is a prominent, well-regarded US-based scholar of Kenya...
Blogs to Read this Blog Day
August 31 was Blog Day. In the spirit of this day, I am recommending these blogs from my awesome students: S.S. Jess Media Beast Tale...
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