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pidgin /ˈpɪdʒ(ɪ)n/ Researched by Abiodun Mohammed Adeyemi Ajijola  Tuesday, 28th April 2026  A pidgin is  a grammatically simplified, improvised language developed for communication between groups lacking a common tongue, often used in trade, plantation, or colonial settings . It combines vocabulary from a dominant language with simplified grammatical structures, having no native speakers. Common synonyms include lingua franca, jargon, or contact language.  Key Characteristics No Native Speakers:  Unlike creoles, pidgins are learned as a second language to facilitate interaction. Simplified Grammar:  Pidgins typically lack complex tenses, conjugations, or strict subject-verb agreement. Limited Vocabulary:  The vocabulary is reduced to essential communication, often relying on English (in the case of Pidgin English) or other colonial languages.   Usage Examples of Pidgin Trade and Commerce:  Historically, pidgins were used in port cities and d...

Stay of execution Researched by Abiodun Mohammed Adeyemi Ajijola  Tuesday, 28th April 2026  A stay of execution is a court order that temporarily pauses or halts the enforcement of a legal judgment or sentence . It prevents actions like property seizure, debt collection, or capital punishment while an appeal is processed. Synonyms include suspension of judgment, legal pause, or reprieve. Key Details on Stay of Execution Purpose: Ensures that irreversible actions are not taken while a higher court reviews the case. Context: Used in both civil (e.g., stopping eviction) and criminal (e.g., delaying a death sentence) cases. Conditions: Typically granted only if an appeal is filed and the applicant proves that irreparable harm would occur otherwise. Distinction: Unlike a "stay of proceedings" which stops the lawsuit itself, a "stay of execution" only stops the enforcement of a ruling already made. https://www.google.com/search?q=definition+of+stay+of+execution&o...

DEATHS OF JOURNALISTS IN UKRAINE AS OF 1ST APRIL 2026 AND SINCE 24TH FEBRUARY 2022 Researched by Abiodun Mohammed Adeyemi Ajijola  Friday, 24th April 2026 https://www.google.com/search?q=number+of+pure+journalists+died+in+Ukraine&oq=number+of+pure+journalists+died+in+Ukraine+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyCQgAEEUYORifBTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRifBTIHCAQQIRifBdIBCTI1NTg1ajBqNKgCDrACAfEFqhSd5BH203Q&client=ms-android-huawei&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8 Pure here refers to professional journalists who purely practice journalism. This does not refer to drivers of press vehicles, security agents for instance unless they are professional journalists.  +8 As of April 1, 2026,  16 journalists and media workers  have been killed while performing their professional duties in Ukraine since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF).   RSF.ORG  +2 However, the total number of media...