PRESIDENT TINUBU'S MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE TO CHIMAMANDA ADICHIE AND HER FAMILY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU'S MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE TO CHIMAMANDA ADICHIE AND HER FAMILY   With a deep sense of grief, I condole with Ms Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, and the entire family on the passing of their son, Nkanu Nnamdi.   As a parent myself who has suffered the loss of a loved one, no grief is as devastating as losing a child.   I empathise with the family at this difficult time, and I mourn this sad loss with them.   Ms Adichie is a literary icon who has brought joy and light to many homes globally, and I pray she and her family find strength in the Almighty in this trying hour.   My prayers are with the family.   Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria January 8, 2026
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OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY ADDS 20 NIGERIAN WORDS, INCLUDING 'JAPA, AGBERO AND EBA'. (PHOTO).

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 Oxford English Dictionary Adds 20 Nigerian Words, Including "Japa," "Agbero," and "Eba"


The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon with 20 Nigerian words and phrases in its most recent update. Among the newly added terms are popular expressions such as "japa," "agbero," "eba," "419," and "abi," reflecting the influence of Nigerian Pidgin, street slang, and cultural expressions gaining global recognition.


Some of the terms, like "japa" and "jand," have been included as both nouns and verbs. The dictionary also includes pronunciation guides to help non-Nigerians accurately articulate the words.


Kingsley Ugwuanyi, a Nigerian English consultant to the OED, shared the exciting news on LinkedIn, revealing that he played a key role in drafting the words and recording their pronunciations.


Some of the notable additions include:

Japa: The emigration of Nigerians, especially to Europe or North America, in search of education or economic opportunity.

Agbero: A person, usually young, who works as a tout, collecting money from passengers at car parks and bus stops.

419: A term for fraud, often involving internet scams, where victims are asked for advance payment in return for a promised large sum of money that never materializes.


The full list of Nigerian words added to the OED includes:


419

abi

adire

agbero

area boy

cross-carpet

cross-carpeting

eba

Edo

gele

jand (noun, verb)

janded (adjective)

Japa (noun, verb)

Kanuri

Kobo

Naija

suya

Yahoo

yahoo boy

Yarn Dust

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  1. Anonymous8 January 2025 at 10:26

    The word "kpai" is seriously missing.

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