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Stance in Nigerian Pro-Biafra Reports by Matthew Alugbin is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This study analyzes the pragmatic expressions of stance in Nigerian newspaper reports on the pro-Biafra protests of 2015 and 2016, focusing on how stance markers are used to position and align discourse. The research identifies various stance strategies, such as hypothetical constructions and rhetorical questions, employed in the media to achieve goals related to threat, defense, and accusation. The findings suggest that addressing issues of marginalization and leadership failure is crucial for alleviating

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Matthew Alugbin

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