Language Errors in Nigerian Media Highlighted

The article critiques several language errors found in Nigerian publications, focusing on incorrect phrases and grammatical mistakes. Notable errors include the misuse of "comprising of" instead of "comprising," the phrase "shoot at sight order" which should be "shoot-on-sight order," and the incorrect use of "volumes" instead of "volume." Other highlighted mistakes include the phrase "creditably well," which should use either "creditably" or "well," and the incorrect spelling of "menace." The article also points out the misuse of "arrested over" instead of "arrested for" and the phrase "added another feather to his cap," which should be "added a feather in his cap." These examples illustrate the ongoing issues with language accuracy in Nigerian media, calling attention to the importance of proper grammar and usage.
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