On wrong usages in Nigerian English 1. Stop/drop: Passengers can “stop” or “get down” on buses but only drivers “drop off” passengers in standard usage. Also, it is grammatically preferable to “take a taxi” than “take a drop”. 2. Do you like Pepsi, Coke and the likes? They are preferably soft drinks or fizzy drinks (not, minerals). 3. Is there a promising and budding singer in your neighbourhood? He is an up-and-coming artiste (not, upcoming) …to be continued GAB