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The Death of African Languages: Time to wake up

By Ojurongbe, Bolaji Abdulmuiz. I pledge to Nigeria my country. To be faithful, loyal and honest… In virtually all Nigerian schools, the extract above from our national anthem is recited every day by our supposed leaders of tomorrow, the vibrant readers of today. Many of these kids recite the pledge with enthusiasm hoping that the...

ON WRITING: IS (BORING) ‘SAID’ THE BEST OPTION EVERY TIME IN YOUR SPEECH TAG?

I am not with the writers who argue for said as the best choice, no matter what. I believe there are instances where the inconspicuous, boring said does not do justice to writing. And too much of it where it could be replaced with something stronger is a weakness in writing–like putting too much water...