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Today’s Noisemakers: Ebube, Feyi Fawehinmi, Demola Olarewaju and others [The Atiku-El Rufai 2019 debate]
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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The Thread: Saraki will change the game for 2019
It's 17 months to the next presidential election, but TwitterNG is already fielding its presidential candidates. So far, we have Atiku, popularly endorsed by the Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha…
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The Thread: “There’s no good reason why Atiku should be on the ballot in 2019″| TwitterNG whips up support for El Rufai
It's been contentious on TwitterNG today, following the dramatic endorsement of Atiku for President in 2019 by one of Buhari's ministers, Mama Taraba. She set the ball rolling on which…
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The Thread: “Atiku would be the worst thing to ever happen to Nigeria” | TwitterNG rejects the notion of a President Atiku
One cannot be sure what was on Mama Taraba's mind when she decided to endorse Atiku for President. Did she not realize it was a "lights, camera, action!" moment, meaning…
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Poem: I miss you
by Adekunle Adewunmi Atimes, It is important we part ways Not for heart breaks But for future smiles. In fact, Closeness may deny us From reaching our hands…
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“We pray for the price of Gala and Garri to welcome the news also” | TwitterNG reacts to Atiku’s recession comments
Former Vice President of Nigeria joined his colleague, Shehu Sani to support the Nigerian masses declaration that until their standard of living reflects differently, Nigeria is still in a recession.…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Shehu Sani, Mama Taraba, Stanley Nwabia, Don Jazzy and others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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“Is MI asking a journalist to only report the positives?” | TwitterNG marks MI wrong
Twitter's been abuzz about this sit-down with MI and the guys at Pulse. It all began with an open letter about MI's music written by Ayomide O. Tayo, which MI…
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“The Night King can’t cross the wall and come South” | Osinbajo visits Benue in Buhari’s stead; Twitter reacts
It would appear Nigeria's president has reverted to type following his return to the country: Cancelling Federal Executive Council meetings, declining to visit areas of disaster/humanitarian crisis, working from home…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Kayode Ogundamisi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Jidenna and others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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The Thread: This is what the NBS means when it says Nigeria is out of recession
Judging from the responses that came through on Twitter NG, following Dr Yemi Kale's thread showing the numbers which prove Nigeria is out of recession, more than a few Nigerians…
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The Thread: Nigeria is officially out of recession. Here are the stats to prove it
It has been announced that Nigeria is technically out of recession. But as the reactions to the numbers below show, it doesn't mean that the prices of goods and services…
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The Thread: “Loyalty” “Freaky in bed” | 20 things men want in a relationship
As long as the earth remaineth, discussions about relationships ("Act like a woman, think like a man"; "10 ways to keep your man") will never go out of style. From…
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Fact Check: Jeff Sessions’ has it all mixed up on crime rate in the US
President Trump - Potus 45- is known globally for one thing: a penchant for prevarication. Be it dressed up as embellishment, alternative facts, myths, or outright lying, Trump is notorious…
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The Thread: A newly wed asks Twitter’s advice on how to be a better husband. The replies are beautiful
Busy body is the curse of Nigerians. We too like to dey chook mouth for matter wey no concern us, especially another's marriage. That's how this one-week old husband had…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Aisha Buhari, Omojuwa, Victor Moses and others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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The Thread: “We attacked GEJ for less” | Ayo Sogunro wonders about the new Nigerian attitude
Nigerians continue to debate the effectiveness of having Buhari as their President. Before he took the voters' mandate, Goodluck Jonathan was the incumbent everyone (save his kith and kin) wanted…
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The Thread: To-do list for the FG’s Mambilla hydro-power project
45 years ago, Nigeria began talking about the Mambilla hydro-power plant. Few days ago, "the Federal Executive Council, FEC, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, approved $5.792 billion (about N1.140…
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The Thread: “Have some skoinskoin” | The 101 of Lagos living for the JJC
Lagos is quite an interesting place to live, what with its non-stop activities and potential for money-making. However, for a newbie in town, it can be all kinds of frightening:…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Ayo Sogunro, Emeka Obia, Owerri women and others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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The Thread: Concerned about Nigeria’s future? Then here’s what you should do
Politics, it's said, is a dirty game. So is there a way you can keep your hands clean and still participate in making things work in Nigeria- or at least…
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The Thread: Can we stop invoking the name of Awo in vain?
Education in Nigeria has pretty much gone down the drain, the latest evidence of this being JAMB's decision to lower its cutoff marks for entry into tertiary institutions to 120.…
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The Thread: “See as Super Eagles Arsenal Cameroon” | TwitterNG celebrates Super Eagles win
Following the match between Cameroon and Nigeria for the World Cup Qualifiers, which saw the Super Eagles defeat the Lions of Cameroon 4 goals to nothing, Twitter has been unable…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Elnathan John, Omojuwa, Goodluck Jonathan, Mikel Obi and others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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“How can I get a Kenyan passport? I’m tired of elections being stolen by Mugabe” | Twitter reacts to Kenya’s Supreme Court decision
Kenya has put itself on the world's map for doing something so unprecedented, we got a chill. Early last month, the East-African country conducted an election that saw incumbent President…
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The Thread: This is why we’re losing our children to the streets
Education is crucial, if Nigeria is to lift itself from its Third-world status. Unfortunately, the number of children opting to skip secondary and tertiary education keeps increasing, thanks in no…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Abike, Atiku, @Jaja Phd, Sean Tizzle and others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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“You just heard? WTF is wrong with you people! | Nigerians lash out at President Buhari over Benue floods
Four days ago, Makurdi, Benue became the latest casualty of flooding around the globe, as heavy rains lasting over four hours ensured that over 2000 houses were submerged in the…
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The Thread: Do you want a sexy bikini body? Here’s the simple thing to do
We all like to gaze at magazine covers, showing celebrities with airbrushed faces and stunning bodies. While we may prefer to spend our time debating their supposed hospital-purchased surgical perfection,…
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The Thread: Twitter shuts down this man who turned Hurricane Harvey into a gender war
The "500-year" hurricane, Harvey devastated Houston Texas from Friday to Wednesday before moving on to Louisiana and Port Arthur. Americans have banded together in amazing ways throughout this time to…
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