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Origin of popular Christmas song: “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”

"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is a traditional English Christmas carol of unknown origin that is believed to date from the 16th century. It was sung by children in Victorian times…

4 years ago

by Abiodun Ogundairo

France must ratify Brexit deal in English, Barnier tells MEPs

France wants to vote on a French version of the Brexit deal. But the EU's chief negotiator has confirmed the talks have dragged on for so long there is not enough time…

4 years ago

News·World

English independent bookshops reach customers in new ways during lockdown

Considered non-essential businesses, independent bookshops across England plan new ways to reach their customers during lockdown, and utimately fight the online giant Amazon, with the help of the independant online platform Bookshops.org.…

4 years ago

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Cameroonian community victims of mourns school massacre

Following a school shooting in Kumba, in south-western Cameroon, traumatised locals mourn the loss of at least seven young lives. Authorities blame English-speaking separatists for the bloodshed. Also, every year a woman's…

4 years ago

Africa·News

Brighter grammar author Phoebean Ajibola Ogundipe dies At 92

Prolific writer and Co-author of popular English handbook, Brighter Grammar, Phoebean Ajibola Ogundipe have died at 92. The author passed away on 27 March 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina, in the United…

5 years ago

GTV Exclusive

Nigeria records four new cases of coronavirus, Buhari’s daughter self-isolates after return from UK and more

Here is why you should pick up a copy of The Guardian on Friday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on the newsstands on…

5 years ago

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Nigeria will soon produce graduates who can’t speak English, Senator Okorocha fears

Nigeria will soon produce graduates who can't speak English, Senator Okorocha fears…

6 years ago

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Emiliano Sala plane crash: Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter

A 64-year-old has been detained following police investigations into the English Channel plane crash which killed footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson. The pilot's body has never been found.…

6 years ago

Sport

Wayne Rooney arrested in U.S. for public intoxication

English football star and current DC United player Wayne Rooney was arrested for public intoxication just outside of Washington, D.C.…

6 years ago

Sport

Russia’s English skills put to the test before World Cup

It’s said that only thirty per cent of Russians speak English. But then why should they? It’s Russia, after all. But we wanted to check on how they’re doing now that the…

7 years ago

Sport

Former Russian spy critically ill after exposed to unidentified substance

Former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter are in the hospital after being exposed to an unidentified substance in the English city of Salisbury.…

7 years ago

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English

Origin of popular Christmas song: “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”

France must ratify Brexit deal in English, Barnier tells MEPs

English independent bookshops reach customers in new ways during lockdown

Cameroonian community victims of mourns school massacre

Brighter grammar author Phoebean Ajibola Ogundipe dies At 92

Nigeria records four new cases of coronavirus, Buhari’s daughter self-isolates after return from UK and more

Nigeria will soon produce graduates who can’t speak English, Senator Okorocha fears

Emiliano Sala plane crash: Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter

Wayne Rooney arrested in U.S. for public intoxication

Russia’s English skills put to the test before World Cup

Former Russian spy critically ill after exposed to unidentified substance

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