TOPICS

Background to the Study

Examination has been generally accepted as the best means of assessment. It is a formal test of knowledge or ability. Infact, in a school setting, examination is a means of evaluating the quantity of knowledge a student has acqui...

Background of the study

The phenomena of procreation assures the existence and continuation of a country. However, the manner in which married parents raise their children is a critical factor in deciding the caliber of the persons who comprise a given...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Drug Faking is a global public health problem, because the effects can be felt from both the country of manufacture to the recipient countries. Hence, national measures for combating of fake drugs in country might be insufficient because of the a...

ABSTRACT

          Communication is central to all human activities. The claim that we cannot communicate receive scholarly applause.

          However, there are people...

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The crisis of the earth is beginning to take centre stage in world affairs. The concern globally hinges on the need to rescue the environment from an impending ecological crisis. Over the years, changes in climate conditions have intensified a near desperate quest to salvage hu...

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Poverty with its concomitant effects of alienation, marginalization and dependency poses serious challenge to Nigerian society. The increasing incidence of poverty in Nigeria in spite of various efforts used by a range of poverty-related programm...

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The book of Jonah is an Old Testament book composed of four chapters with forty-eight verses. The book is full of abrupt changes of direction in thought, humorous touches and unexpected twists in plot. It contains prose and poetry. The book is uniqu...

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Irony and the ironic , which are prominent features of Yorùbá tragic plays , are stylosituational elements used to draw attention to the gap between the speaking position, the posited truth and actions. Previous studies on the use of stylistic devices in Yorùbá́ literature...

Chapter One: Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study

Political satire through newspaper cartoons has long been an effective medium for critiquing governance, raising awareness, and promoting civic engagement. In Kano Municipal Local Government, where political consciousness i...

Background of the Study
Digital comedy skits have gained popularity in Ogbomosho North as a form of entertainment and cultural commentary. These short, humorous videos circulate widely on social media platforms, influencing public perception of cultural n...

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Nigerian Pidgin, with its vibrant and evolving lexicon, has become a significant medium of expression in Nollywood films. Semantic markers—linguistic cues that signal particular meanings—play a crucial role in this creative domain, help...

Background of the Study
Digital storytelling has emerged as a dynamic medium for cultural expression, particularly in Nigerian Pidgin, where semantic layering plays a vital role. Semantic layering refers to the incorporation of multiple levels of meaning within a single e...

Background of the Study
Humor in the Igbo language is a complex interplay of linguistic creativity and cultural nuance, with pragmatic inference playing a central role in decoding jokes and humorous narratives. In Enugu, Igbo humor often relies on indirect language, doubl...

Background of the Study
Humor plays a pivotal role in Nigerian English as used in Nollywood films, serving as a tool to engage audiences and convey complex social commentary. In Nollywood, humor is interwoven with pragmatic language use to manage interpersonal relationshi...

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Humor is a potent persuasive tool in advertising, and Nigerian Pidgin has emerged as a vibrant medium for humorous advertisements in Lagos. Advertisers leverage humor to capture attention, evoke positive emotions, and create memorable brand associa...

Background of the Study
Humor is an essential element of communication, particularly in media formats like television talk shows, where it serves to engage audiences and convey complex social messages indirectly. In Enugu, Igbo television talk shows have increasingly inco...

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Semantic ambiguity occurs when a word or phrase has multiple interpretations, often leading to varied meanings in different contexts. Nigerian Pidgin, widely used among urban youth in Lagos, is characterized by its dynamic and fluid lexical nature....

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Political satire has emerged as a powerful tool for critiquing and shaping public opinion on governance issues. In Lagos Island, political satire, through mediums such as comedy shows, social media memes, and editorial cartoons, se...

Background of the Study
Social media trends significantly influence language use, and in Nigeria, Twitter hashtag campaigns have emerged as focal points for examining pragmatic adaptations. This study explores how trending hashtags on Twitter shape the pragmatic strategie...

Background of the Study
Online discourse, particularly on social media platforms like Twitter, has transformed the way Nigerians communicate, debate, and negotiate meanings. In Abuja, the hub of political and social discourse, Twitter debates have become a focal point for...

Background of the Study
Newspaper cartoons in Nigeria often serve as vehicles for political satire, employing linguistic creativity to critique power and social issues. Semantic variability—the use of words and images with multiple meanings—plays a pivotal rol...

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Social media debates on Twitter have become a central platform for public discourse in Nigeria, where users express diverse opinions on political, social, and cultural issues. This study conducts a comparative analysis of pragmatic implications in...

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Nigerian proverbs are an integral part of the cultural heritage of the country, serving as vehicles for wisdom, moral guidance, and social commentary. This study appraises the pragmatic contexts in which Yoruba and Igbo proverbs are used, exploring how these expr...

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Digital news platforms have revolutionized political communication by introducing new forms of language use and pragmatic expression. In Nigeria, online political commentary has become a significant arena for public discourse, where traditional med...

Background of the Study
Social media has transformed language use in Nigeria, with Twitter emerging as a significant platform for public discourse. Hashtags, as a core feature of Twitter, serve not only as search tools but also as pragmatic devices that frame discussions...

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Political debates in Nigeria are characterized by a dynamic use of language where semantic variability plays a crucial role in conveying nuanced political messages. This study evaluates how meanings shift within debate transcripts, highlighting the...

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Online advertising in Nigeria has witnessed rapid growth, particularly through viral marketing campaigns that leverage social media platforms to capture consumer attention. This study appraises the pragmatic strategies employed in Nigerian online a...

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Digital marketing in Nigeria has rapidly evolved with the advent of social media platforms, where viral video content plays a significant role in brand communication. Video captions, as a concise text component accompanying visuals, are instrumenta...

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Social media platforms have become pivotal in shaping language use, and Twitter debates in Nigeria serve as dynamic forums for pragmatic interaction. Pragmatic competence—the ability to use language effectively in context—is increasingl...

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Social media platforms have become fertile ground for rapid language change, and viral memes are at the forefront of this transformation in Nigeria. Memes encapsulate cultural and social commentary in succinct, often humorous, formats that facilita...

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Social media campaigns in Nigeria have revolutionized public discourse, with Twitter activism emerging as a potent tool for social and political mobilization. This study examines pragmatic innovations in Nigerian social media campaigns by analyzing...

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TikTok has rapidly transformed the digital media landscape, emerging as a platform where creative expression and storytelling intersect with everyday communication practices. In Nigeria, TikTok videos are not merely a source of entertainment but al...

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Pragmatic strategies in digital communication determine how meaning is negotiated beyond literal language use. In Nigerian social media, particularly on Twitter, retweets serve as a mechanism for endorsing, critiquing, or reframing messages. This s...

Background of the Study
Digital pragmatic strategies refer to the methods users employ to convey intended meaning, negotiate social relationships, and express attitudes beyond literal language. In Nigeria, platforms such as Twitter and Instagram have become fertile ground...

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Digital rhetoric, the art of persuasive communication in online spaces, plays a critical role in shaping public opinion and political discourse. In Nigeria, Twitter political hashtags have emerged as potent rhetorical tools that encapsulate complex...

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TikTok’s rise as a digital storytelling platform has significantly influenced Nigerian pragmatic practices. Video narratives on TikTok do more than entertain; they serve as vehicles for conveying social norms, cultural values, and everyday pra...

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Pragmatic strategies are integral to effective communication in Nigerian social media, where users employ various linguistic devices to convey tone, manage conversation, and express identity. On WhatsApp, messages are typically info...

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TikTok has rapidly emerged as a global platform where creative digital storytelling is at the forefront of communication. In Nigeria, TikTok trends have influenced pragmatic practices by altering how individuals convey meaning, negotiate context, and interact soc...

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Memes have emerged as powerful vehicles of linguistic innovation, rapidly disseminating new expressions and modifying language use. This study examines Twitter memes in Nigeria to explore their impact on linguistic innovation. Nigerian Twitter memes...

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Instagram meme culture in Nigeria represents a dynamic arena of language innovation where humor, irony, and cultural commentary converge. Memes, as digital artifacts, encapsulate creative language use through wordplay, neologisms, and unconventiona...

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Digital communication is not solely about conveying information—it is equally about managing interpersonal relationships through pragmatic strategies. In Nigeria, Twitter and Instagram have become vibrant arenas where users deploy various prag...

Background of the study

Online communication in Nigeria is increasingly characterized by the use of pragmatic strategies that facilitate effective and nuanced digital discourse. Platforms like Twitter and Instagram have emerged as key sites where users employ distinct pragmatic markers...