‘Nyash’, ‘mammy market’, ‘amala’ among Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary has added several Nigerian-origin words in its latest update, reflecting the growing global influence of the nation’s language, culture and cuisine. The December 2025 update, released on the OED website on Wednesday, features more than 500 new words, phrases and senses, including internet slang such as “DM”, “brainfart” and “chug”. Over…

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Ex-NMDPRA MD’s Probe Will Continue Despite Withdrawal Of Petition By Dangote — ICPC

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has said it will continue the probe of a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Ahmed Farouk, despite the withdrawal of the petition by Aliko Dangote. It said it had received a “notice of withdrawal” of the petition…

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Court Grants Interim Forfeiture of 57 Properties, Valued at N213.2bn Linked to Malami, Two Others

A  Federal High Court  sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation  and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) and two of his sons,  Abdulaziz Malami and Abiru—Rahman Malami, to the Federal Government….

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NOA DG Defends Osimhen Over On-Pitch Clash With Lookman at AFCON

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa Onilu, has defended Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen over his on-field altercation with teammate Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s Round of 16 match against Mozambique at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Mallam Onilu clarified that Osimhen’s actions were driven by genuine…

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Edo NOA Director Urges Nigerians to Embrace New Tax Laws, Says Reforms Protect Low-Income Earners

The Edo State Director of the National Orientation Agency, Barrister Osahon Woghiren has urged Nigerians to support the new tax laws, saying the reforms are designed to protect low income earners and ensure a fairer distribution of the tax burden. Speaking in Benin City on Tuesday during a public sensitisation programme on Super FM, the…

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