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As is the case with most new varieties of English, Nigerian English vocabulary emanated from the need to characterize phenomena and nuances in the users’ realities that are not adequately captured by the existing vocabulary of English. As a result, many Nigerian English words come from the country’s flora and fauna, local cuisine, dressing culture, traditional festivals and customs, means of transportation, political culture, etc. While some Nigerian English words are semantic extensions of existing English words (e.g., severally in Nigerian English means ‘on several occasions; repeatedly’ and send-forth is a noun meaning ‘a celebration or event to mark a person’s departure; a send-off’), many of them are borrowings from the indigenous languages (e.g. tokunbo which denotes ‘an imported second-hand product, esp. a car’).

send-forth, n.: “A celebration or event to mark a person’s departure; a send-off. Frequently as a modifier, as send-forth ceremony, send-forth party, etc.”

eazisky:
I didn't see oshoala azizat

naptu2:
Meanwhile, the madness is not only in Nigeria.

In fact it seems like the madness is spreading around the world. There have been massive battles between players and associations in Spain, Canada, the United States, France, etc. I think the biggest battles have been in France (where all their biggest stars decided to boycott the World Cup and the federation had to sack the coach) and Spain (where there was an almighty battle between the players, especially Barcelona players and the FA and many big stars decided to boycott the World Cup).


Today it's South Africa's turn.

The South African Football Association (SAFA) organised a send forth friendly match, but the World Cup bound players were not happy about the venue of the match. SAFA therefore dropped those players from the friendly and fielded home based players. The World Cup bound players came to the stadium but were locked out.

Botswana defeated the home based South African team 4-0. There were arguments between players, players union officials and SAFA officials.

Eventually the state governor had to intervene and mediate between the players and officials. They have announced that they won't change the World Cup squad and negotiations continue.

About yesterday, the 🇳🇬 Nigeria Football Federation treated us to a fun filled and exciting send-off dinner ahead of our 🛫 journey to 🇦🇺🇳🇿 for the @FIFAWWC.

From us all, thank you @thenff

2023 FIFAWW/Cup: Super Falcons Captain Promises Nigerians A Memorable Outing

By Olusola Jide Jide
Sun, 2 Jul 2023

Nigerians have been reassured once more by the Super Falcons’ captain Onome Ebi that their team is prepared to represent the country with pride at the World Cup.

She made this known during the dinner hosted by the Australian High Commission in Abuja before they left for Australia today.

Speaking on behalf of the team, Ebi stated that they are prepared to represent the nation with pride in Australia and New Zealand.

“I want to tell Nigerians that we are going to Australia, not just to participate, but to surpass our record in the last outing. I believe we will make Nigerians proud”, she said.

It will be noted that Nigeria’s best record at the World Cup is reaching the quarter-finals in the 1999 edition in United States.

The team is expected to have a 15-day training period in Australia before settling down for the competition proper.

Ebi will be one of the oldest players at the tournament, at 40, alongside Brazil’s Marta and Canada’s Christine Sinclair. The three women will be featuring in their sixth FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament.

Nigeria’s first match of the finals is against Canada, at Melbourne’s Rectangular Stadium, on Friday, 21 July, before clashes with co-host nation Australia and the Republic of Ireland on Thursday, 27 July and Monday, 31 July respectively, at the Lang Park in Brisbane.

Australia and New Zealand 2023 will be the biggest-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in history, as it welcomes 32 teams – same number as featured in the men’s finals in Qatar last year.

Remi Tinubu urges Falcons to win World Cup

1st July 2023

The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has tasked the Super Falcons with winning the FIFA Women’s World Cup finals holding in Australia and New Zealand.

She gave the charge in Abuja on Saturday while hosting the team to a dinner ahead of its departure on Sunday for the tournament which starts July 20 and ends August 20.

Tinubu, who was represented by Dr. Betta Edu, the All Progressives Congress National Women Leader, said that Nigeria’s appearance at the 9th FIFA Women’s World Cup must be for the noble purpose of bringing the coveted cup home.

Drumming support for the Super Falcons, she pointed out that football was a major unifier in the country and urged the team to work hard so as to match the expectations of Nigerians.

“It is important that you remain committed by playing together as a team; no one should think that she’s a better player than the other.

“It is only when you play as a team that you can record success. It is my expectation that this time, you will surpass your previous efforts.

“I am sure that 99.9 per cent of Nigerians will stay glued to their television sets to watch you. Please try your best to bring the cup home.”

While expressing her faith in the ability and pedigree of the team to excel at the mundial, the first lady promised to receive the team herself when they bring the cup home.

Earlier, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Gashua, thanked the Federal Government for supporting the team.

“Football remains the biggest unifier across the world; it has helped to shore up our national image while helping to reduce criminal tendencies among the youth.

“I want to encourage the coaches to be more committed because you will be accountable for the outing.”

Among the dignitaries that attended the dinner were the Deputy Governor of Edo, Mr Philip Shuaibu, top sports administrators, and members of the diplomatic corps.

The Nigerian national female soccer team is among the eight national teams that have featured in each of the competitions since it debuted in 1991.

(NAN)

This isn’t Syria, Iraq or Afghanistan. This is France where 9% of the population has brought down entire cities!

Karma from Africa?

Am waiting on the exceptional Nigerian Youths to reject a system that let dem down.
Una destiny dey una hand.

This isn’t Syria, Iraq or Afghanistan. This is France where 9% of the population has brought down entire cities!

Karma from Africa?

Am waiting on the exceptional Nigerian Youths to reject a system that let dem down.
Una destiny dey una hand. pic.twitter.com/Ca5rZbRftB

— Charly Boy Area Fada 1 (@AreaFada1) July 1, 2023