Mind Your "Lingua"

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Language as a system of communication consisting of sounds, words and grammar, is human-specific i.e. it is basically about humans.One major fact about language is that , though it is dynamic, its changes must be based on strict observance and adherence to linguistic rules. Whenever languages are in contact, interference is bound to occur at all levels of linguistic description.The ability of an individual to be aware of this interference and not blunder grammatically marks him as having the mastery of the language.







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Did you know?

...that it is wrong to say "I prefer rice than beans"-  I prefer rice to beans (Correct)

...that it is wrong to say " That is the reason why I don't play football"- That is the reason I don't play football (Correct)

...that it is wrong to say "Can I sit please?" - May I sit please (Corect)

...that the word" bouyant" is wrongly spelt-  Buoyant (Correct)

...that the word "pronounciation" is wrongly spelt - Pronunciation (Correct)


The word for now: "pronto"- it means quickly and without delay.
Example- I will send the document pronto, before I forget.

The Talking Picture



L-R  Melvin Oduah, Ex- BBA Housemate; Uti Nwachukwu, Former Winner of BBA and Beverly Osu, Ex-BBA Housemate at a Welcome-Home Party organised by Multichoice Nigeria for the two Nigeria's Representatives in the just concluded Big Brother Africa- Chase on Saturday, 31st August at the DE MARQUEE, Victoria Island, Lagos.



"Multichoice Remains Committed to Offering Quality Programming to Subscribers"- Martin Mabutho



Mr. Martin Mabutho, General Manager, Marketing and Sales, Multichoice Nigeria; Beverly Osu, Ex- BBA Housemate; Melvin Oduah, Ex- BBA Housemate and Mr. Obinna Aniche, General Manager, Brand, Airtel Nigeria during a Press Conference for the former Housemates in Lagos recently.

  Multichoice Nigeria Limited, the subscriber management company of the DStv and GOtv brands, on Thursday, 29^th August, reiterated unfailing commitment to offer its teeming subscribers quality entertainment and programming, both in products and services.  This was contained in a statement made by Mr. Martin Mabutho, General Manager, Marketing and Sales, Multichoice Nigeria, when he spoke to journalists at a press conference on the just concluded Big brother Africa-The Chase for the two Nigeria’s representatives in the reality tv show

Mabutho said, “We are in the business of making stars, and as you have seen from the just concluded season of the show, it was a remarkable success. The show continues to grow in leaps and bounds, and its future just got brighter for the viewing pleasure of our valued subscribers”.

Also, , Mr. Obinna Aniche,  General Manager-Brand, Airtel Nigeria, the major sponsor of the reality tv show, said, “We are proud to be part of the show, because it provides a veritable platform for African youths to bond and relate with one another, and by extension,uniting Africa.”

The two Nigeria’s representatives in the Big Brother Africa- The Chase, Beverly and Melvin, while fielding questions about their sojourn in the house, told journalists,” We had an exciting experience and for us,  going to the Big Brother Africa house afforded the opportunity to learn”. The duo added, “We were not robbed of our chances to win the cash prize and we can categorically state that there was no foul play in the show. In fact, we deserve kudos for staying through to the final stage of the stage”.

The Talking Picture



Segun Alabi, Founding Editor, Segun Alabi's Blog(Middle) flanked by Beverly and Melvin, the two Nigerian Representatives in the just concluded Big Brother Africa- The Chase.



“Big Brother Africa Amplified Remains the Best Season Ever” –Karen Igho

Karen Igho, Winner of the Big Brother Africa Amplified

The ever vivacious and funny winner of the season 6 of Big Brother Africa  Amplified, Karen Igho has said  “the season in which I contested is the best ever, and should not be compared with the just concluded season of the reality show, titled-The Chase”. According to her, “the star-studded season 6, known also as the Amplified, featured great entertainers that thrilled the whole of Africa and other viewers of the reality show all over the world”. She made this comment when she visited the Multichoice Nigeria office on Tiamiyu Savage street, Victoria Island, Lagos recently.

When quizzed about her views on the just concluded season of the reality show- The Chase, Karen said “from what I have seen so far, the house was about love birds chasing one another. Also, I can confirm to you that contrary to the speculations making the round that I have squandered the cash prize I won some years back, the money hasn’t been touched at all, rather “I have invested it and hoping for a huge return on it”.

The Big Brother Reality Show celebrity, who confirmed her plan to travel to some African countries to show appreciation to the whole of Africa for their support and love for her, said  “I remain grateful and highly indebted to Africa for giving me the opportunity to be myself”. When asked about her work plan and project, she said she is a presenter on “Gragra Express”, a radio program on Naija F.M 102.7. Karen also revealed that she will soon start her own reality show, which she calls “Knowing Karen”, her pet project targeted at sharing her experience with her fans. The actress cum entertainer also dropped  a hint on her forth-coming movie and said her fans should expect more from her in the coming years.

I wish Karen all the best in her future endeavors!                 



Deciding the End at the Beginning: The Soccer Battle Between Manchester United and Chelsea FC





The Clash of  the Titans

  

For soccer lovers all over the world, tonight's EPL match between the age-long rivals, Manchester united and Chelsea FC is a critical match that could decide the possible Winner of the most famous football league in the world. Football analysts have said that the match tonightis seen and regarded as one of the biggest matches, if  not the biggest in the EPL.
For the two coaches, this match may the image booster they've both been waiting for.On the one hand, it is to justify Sir Alex Ferguson's choice of Moyes as the best option for the league's Defending Champions, and on the other hand, it is to justify the return of the one fondly called the "Special One", Mourinho.
For the players though, it is going to be the clash of the titans and the survival of the fittest. First, it presents an opprotunity for  Rooney to advertise himself  to his would-be manager, Jose Mourinho. Second, it offers a window of opportunity for Fernando Torres to shock his critics and their criticisms.
Nevertheless, as a Chelsea fan, I predict victory for Chelsea or a draw.

....And the Winner is Dillish!



Namibia’s Dillish and The Show Presenter,I.K Osakioduwa, shortly after she emerged victorious in the just concluded Big Brother Africa: The Chase last night (25 August) after 91 days in the Big Brother house.



 Namibia’s Dillish emerged victorious on Big Brother: The Chase last night (25 August) after 91 days in the Big Brother house. She won more viewer votes in the final

After about three (3) months of intrigues,drama and fun at the house in the Big Brother Africa - The Chase, the winner has finally emerged.She is Dillish, Namibia's representative in the show.The beautiful, cool, calm and collected young Namibian is the proud winner of the three hundred thousand US Dollar ($300,000) cash prize. She won more viewer votes in the final week, to scoop the USD300 000 prize and becomes the 3^rd woman to win a season of Big Brother Africa.
Some viewers of the reality show have said that Dillish deserves to win the cash prize, they remarked that from inception of the show till the last moments, Dillish has shown the whole of Africa and the world at large that being courteous and morally decent pays off afterall.
To others, Dillish qualifies as the face of the Big Brother Africa Brand and should automatically be chosen as "the BBA Ambassador" .
From all of us @ segunscorner, we say a very big CONGRATULATION to the winner: Dillish from Namibia.