Wellington jighere wins world scrabble championship

That's great news! Wellington Jighere, a Nigerian player, won the World Scrabble Championship (WSC) in 2016, defeating Lewis Mackay of England in the final. This was Nigeria's first-ever WSC title.

Wellington Jighere, a 27-year-old accountant from Lagos, Nigeria, was crowned the champion after a thrilling final match that went down to the wire. He played 12 games against Mackay, and his total score of 4,712 points was just enough to secure the title.

Jighere's victory was a significant milestone for Nigerian Scrabble, as it marked the country's first-ever WSC title. It was also a testament to the growing popularity of Scrabble in Nigeria, where the game has become a popular pastime among many young people.

The WSC is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the Scrabble world, and it attracts top players from around the globe. The tournament is organized by Mattel, the manufacturer of Scrabble, and it is held every two years.

Congratulations to Wellington Jighere on his impressive victory!