The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) added 20 Nigerian words and phrases in its December 2024 update. This addition reflect the influence of Nigerian Pidgin, street slang, and cultural expressions gaining global recognition. Full list of 20 words.
Hilda Bassey Effiong, the 27-year-old Nigerian Chef and owner of MyFoodByHilda Restaurant, has made history by breaking the world cooking record. Her non-stop cooking marathon lasted for an impressive 100 hours, 40 minutes, surpassing the previous Guinness World Record set by Indian chef Lata Tandon in 2019. Hilda's remarkable achievement has not only captured the attention of Nigerians but also garnered global recognition.