Deep Dive

What we know about the rumoured death of APC’s Abiola Ajimobi

Immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, has in the last 3 days been on the lips of many. From reports about him falling into a coma on Tuesday to Wednesday’s announcement by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of his appointment as the Acting National Chairman of the party amidst the drama surrounding... Read More

Abiola Ajimobi, APC

All the growing concerns behind the ‘Service Chiefs’ trend

For at least one year, Nigerians have over and over again voiced the need for decisive action from the government on the spate of insecurity in the nation. Social media campaigns had been initiated and directed at President Muhammadu Buhari, demanding an overhaul of the National security architecture and an end to the massive killings... Read More

Abayomi Olonisakin, Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service, boko haram, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, killings in the North, President Muhammadu Buhari, Sadique Abubakar, Service Chiefs, Tukur Buratai

Cubana Chief Priest is latest Instagram celebrity to be arrested on allegations of fraud

With recent developments, it would seem like there is a stigma surrounding wealthy young men in Nigeria. This stigma is enabled by a ‘culture of fraud’ in the country and any affluent person who is below 40 becomes an immediate suspect; if not in the eyes of the law but at least in the minds... Read More

Cubana Chief Priest, EFCC, Inspector General of Police, instagram, police, twitter.

D'banj and Seyitan

Everything we gathered from the D’banj and Seyitan trend on Twitter

As expressed on many occasions, social media has become a tool for not just expressing oneself, but for also sharing ideas and opinions on social issues that find their way to the Internet. Social media has brought to light many injustices in recent times and while half the time, these injustices are explored to the... Read More

D'banj, rape, Seyitan

Tope Alabi put up a tribute to Ibidunni Ighodalo and here’s how it’s been received

Mourning a loved one is never an easy thing and for many Nigerians, Ibidunni Ighodalo was a beloved personality. Thousands of people were shocked, to say the least when on Sunday, news hit the airwaves that the former Beauty Queen (Miss Lux) and wife to the Senior Pastor of Trinity Church Lagos, Ituah Ighodalo had passed away. Tope... Read More

ibidunni ighodalo, Tope Alabi

Mercy and Tacha are on our timelines again, but it appears ‘Lambo’ wins this

On the Big Brother Reunion show last night, fans were treated to some insights on one of the most compelling rivalries BBN has ever had. It was Mercy vs Tacha, and this time, in place of the Mercenaries and Titans, both Mercy and Tacha would be the ones doing the claws. Ironically, in a show... Read More

#UndefeatedMercyEke, BBN, mercenaries, Mercy, Tacha, titans

Twitter VN

How the Twitter VN trend turned into a war between iPhone and Android users

The war between iPhone and Android users is one that seems to have started just a few years back. As technology improves, the demand for smoother and seamless ways of being ‘in the know’ will always be a thing of huge importance. On the micro-blogging platform, Twitter VN (VN- Voice Note), is trending and what... Read More

Android, iphone, Twitter VN

flood

Lagos Floods: Lekki residents are the brunt of the joke again

In what has gradually become an expected pattern to see videos and pictures of flooded streets in Lagos anytime the rainy season makes an appearance, it is no surprise that after the torrential rain on Sunday and this morning, Lagosians are complaining. Alongside those videos, residents are known to make incessant protests on social media as... Read More

Babajide Sanwo-Olu., lagos, lekki

Dan Foster: Nigerians bid farewell to veteran broadcaster

Veteran On-Air personality, Dan Foster has passed on and many Nigerians have identified with him and his family. While details of his death are still unknown, some sources say the City FM presenter died of coronavirus and on Twitter, many people have shared what the loss means to them personally and what it evidently means... Read More

'The Big Dawg, Abrewa Nana, dan foster, dede mabiaku, Idols West Africa, kate henshaw, Nigeria's Got Talent, Yibo Koko

Victor Giadom: The drama on the APC National Chairmanship enters new season

The spicy political drama in the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been ongoing in the last few days. It all started when festering disagreements between incumbent Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki and the suspended National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole cost the Governor a chance to run for a second term run on the platform... Read More

Abiola Ajimobi, Adams Oshiomhole, APC, Federal High Court, Godwin Obaseki, Hilliard Etta, National Working Committee, NWC, Victor Giadom

Here’s why some Black Women are ‘upset’ with J Cole’s surprise song

American artiste, Jermaine Lamarr Cole, commonly known as J Cole, released a surprise single on Wednesday, titled “Snow on tha Bluff” signalling his first release for the year. The self-produced, politically-heavy song speaks a lot on the current events in America; regarding racial discrimination and police brutality etc. However, his first verse on the track... Read More

“Snow on tha Bluff”, “Warm Enough”, Fatimah Nyeema Warner, George Floyd, J. Cole, Jermaine Lamarr Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Noname, The Social Experiment, Toyin Salau

Dexamethasone

Dexamethasone: All we know about the new COVID-19 ‘breakthrough drug’

As world leaders are invested in finding a vaccine for the coronavirus that has shaken the world to its core, more and more people have expressed hope for the vaccine to come in soon. However, recent developments have set in hope for the world with the introduction of Dexamethasone. Following the announcement by the World... Read More

Coronavirus, COVID-19, Dexamethasone, WHO, World Health Organisation (WHO)

APC Oshiomole

APC, Ajimobi, Oshiomhole and all the unfolding drama in the ‘governing party’

Politics is something that many people will agree comes with drama. For something as serious as that, it sometimes gives off the feeling of some reality TV show where everyone is looking at emerging the winner to covet the prize. As it has become the norm, On Twitter, this drama that comes with clashes within... Read More

Acting National Chairman, Ajimobi, APC, Obaseki, Oshiomole, Victor Giadom

#Adeherself: Social media influencer and her ‘geng’ nabbed for alleged fraud

by Toluwanimi Onakoya Conversations around internet fraud (Yahoo Yahoo) have been in the air in recent times especially as Nigerians were shocked to hear about the arrest of Dubai-based Nigerian, Ray Hushpuppi, who claims to be a real estate developer, by the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) on allegations of fraud. Barely one week after, Nigerians... Read More

Adeherself, Adewale Adedamola, EFCC, Lamina Hamzat Ajibola, Ray Hushpuppi

UPDATED: Ramsey Nouah has a serious matter to settle over ‘Living in Bondage’

Editor’s note: Please note that this piece has been updated with a footnote, following new developments on the allegations. It’s 2020, and we are stuck with the same old story you know. The one where the big name brand rips the little guy off because there is no one to fight for them. Except that... Read More

Living in Bondage. Ramsey Noah, louisajlo, nollywood, Ramsey Nouah, twitter.

NYSC: To be or not? | Osinbajo’s committee proposes 2-year suspension of orientation camps

by Toluwanimi Onakoya The Economic Sustainability Committee (ESC) led by Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, and his committee, has expressed concerns and proposed that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) suspend some of its activities for two years, declaring that the initiative would curb the spread of Coronavirus in Nigeria. The NYSC is a compulsory year-long... Read More

“NYSC Cabal”, Mammy market, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), nysc, Professor Yemi Osinbajo

ASUU: ‘Don’t dream of E-Learning yet;’ Nigerians respond

by Toluwanimi Onakoya Due to the current pandemic, school operations have been put on hold to curb the further spread of the Coronavirus disease. This activity-halt covers nursery, primary, secondary and tertiary institutions. Some educational institutions had quickly adjusted to the situation by adopting an e-learning approach to carrying out the educating process and students... Read More

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), e-learning

Ike and Mercy

‘Mercy I Love You…” – BBNaija’s Ike declares love for Reality TV Star and fans are loving it

One thing about the Big Brother Naija show is that the drama never ends, even after the show. Today, however, it is no drama as what we are seeing is a display and declaration of affection on Twitter from Ike to the winner of the Pepper Dem season, Mercy Eke. But just as expected, an... Read More

#IkeIsBlessed, Bam Bam, ike, Ike Onyenma, Mercy Eke, Teddy A

All of the reactions as Godwin Obaseki bid APC farewell

by Toluwanimi Onakoya Barely four days after incumbent Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, was controversially disqualified from contesting in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections, as a result of festering disagreements between himself and the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole, political events in the state seem to be assuming a new trajectory. Following the... Read More

Adams Oshiomhole, Akinwunmi Ambode, APC, Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, Honourable Tony Aziegbemi, PDP

Naira Marley

The Babatunde Fashola and Naira Marley trend everyone is talking about

As an aftermath to singer, Naira Marley‘s ‘rule-breaking’ concert that took place in Abuja late Saturday, another scene has entered into the tape of events. On Twitter, a cross-trend between Naira Marley and Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, is currently getting everyone to talk. This follows a statement released by Executive Jets Services... Read More

babatunde Fashola, Executive Jets Services, Naira Marley

T.B. Joshua is trending again and here’s why

by Toluwanimi Onakoya A viral video has surfaced on social media showing the great lengths (in the opinion of many) sportsmen and athletes could go to secure their career and ensure their body is in peak shape. Timelines on Twitter are currently full of banter after a video revealed Manchester United player, Angel Gomes, at the... Read More

Adilson Angel Abreu de Almeida Gomes, Angel Gomes, Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), T.B Joshua, Temitope Balogun Joshua

Herpes

How the Herpes trend is exploring sexual choices and sexual health awareness

Thanks to the times we are living in now, a lot of things that were usually never talked about are now very open for discussion, and thanks to social media, people have become more expressive (with texts, photos, and videos) of their opinions and ideas about a particular topic. On Twitter, Herpes is trending and... Read More

herpes, Herpes simpex

Naira Marley to Abuja: Jabi Lake Mall sealed; Execujets is next to feel the heat of the law

On Saturday, we witnessed one of the boldest actions by an artiste since the rebellious of popular Afro beats icon; Fela. All over social media on Sunday, clips from a Music Concert headlined by Naira Marley and Kim Oprah in contravention of the government’s directive on events and social distancing in a bid to contain... Read More

government, Naira Marley, twitter.

Pepperito

Nigerians react to the death of Lagos East Senator, ‘Pepperito’

Following the sad news of the death of the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Bayo Osinowo, popularly known as ‘Pepperito,’ many social media users have reacted to the news, identifying with his family. The news of ‘Pepperito’s’ death, has gained a spot on the trend on Twitter and hitting several... Read More

Pepperito, Senator Bayo Osinowo

Here’s all we’ve gathered from the Igbo and Yoruba trend on Twitter

by Toluwanimi Onakoya The word “Igbos” trended on Twitter today but for a variety of reasons. The microblogging site was flooded with discussions on various topics concerning the South Eastern tribe. A viral thread kicked off the buzz when a detailed account of a wife’s marriage experience was presented to the public. The thread told... Read More

“520k”, bola tinubu, igbos, Mbaise, Yorubas

Davido kept to his word on staying offline and fans are concerned

We all need a break from time to time. A little period to reflect, handle your most personal issues, and just focus on yourself. It is a necessity most people often undermine, and if not taken seriously could have a lasting effect on one’s mental health. While social media is increasingly becoming an irreplaceable gem... Read More

Davido, twitter. #WeMissDavido

Northern Elders

‘You have failed us…’ | Northern Elders join train against President Buhari

There is no doubt that President Muhammadu Buhari, is one of the most talked-about persons in the country. Everyone is always anxious to say one or two remarks about the president either in hailing him or slamming him. While most of his supporters come from the north, this new trend from that part of the... Read More

Muhammadu Buhari, northern elders, president buhari, Sai Baba, the Presidency

Kaduna Refinery: Was Atiku right in wanting to privatise the NNPC?

by Toluwanimi Onakoya “Atiku was right!” A large number of Nigerians on social media have begun tweeting after documents detailing the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company finances and returns made way to the public. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) operates as an oil company and offers a series of services including gas development, refining,... Read More

atiku abubakar, Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

#JusticeforToyin: Death of 19-year-old activist heightens call for end to injustice

Anywhere you are in the world, if you are a black individual, you are no doubt bewildered, infuriated or depressed by the headlines on the news of late. It’s been nothing but social injustice, with black people getting the short end of the stick. While racial oppression is no new occurrence, the publicity surrounding it... Read More

Black Lives Matter, George Floyd. Ahmaud Aubrey, JusticeforToyin, Oluwatoyin Salau, Toyin Salau, twitter., Uwa

Shock and tributes as Nigerians mourn the demise of Ibidun Ighodalo

Sunday, for many started on a bright note especially as it marked for a good number, the last day for online services in anticipation of physical worship in their various churches in 7 days. This was however not the case for the family and loved ones of Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, Founder and Senior Pastor in... Read More

Ibidun Ighodalo, Ibidunni Ighodalo Foundation, ituah ighodalo, trinity house

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