Category: Deep Dive
#AfricaDay shook the internet today and here’s why
To say the year 2020 has been peculiar so far would be a huge understatement. Since the beginning of the ...
Arewa Twitter is trending and there’s a huge note to be taken
One of the things that Nigeria Twitter is very popular for is the random banter and persistent dragging across tribes ...
HBO’s Insecure: We’ve captured for you what ‘Molly’ left many talking about
While many TV shows have influenced pop culture across many countries, there are quite a number of these shows that ...
EidAlFitr: Divergent views trail Sultan’s directives on celebration
The EidAlFitr is one celebration that many Islamic Faithful in Nigeria look forward to, following the conclusion of holy month ...
Sack of NECO Registrar provokes argument on ‘usefulness’ of examination body
It’s unfortunate how corruption always manages to find its way into every sector in Nigeria. Practically every tier of government ...
Naeto C is Nigeria’s rapper who didn’t share no ‘street hustle’
Among the many things that many Nigerian mainstream rappers have in common is their struggles from grass to grace, from ...
#BHTMustEnd: Nigerians on Twitter rally behind troops to end terrorism
Once upon a time, ‘war on terrorism’ was a phrase synonymous with foreign media only. Extremist groups taking up arms, ...
Deep Dive: Is Seyi Shay a victim of cyber assault or it’s just one good story?
Over the years, many people, celebrities and everyday people alike have been victims of cyber assault, and often times when ...
The KadunaVsKano war on Twitter is what happens when the center cannot hold
Nigeria Twitter is very popular for its ‘dragging’, a phenomenon where a selected group of people target another group for ...
Who is Aramide and why are Nigerians trying to #GetAramideToHarvard
Among the many things that Nigeria Twitter is, the sense of a community that comes through for members is one ...
Tems latest bop, ‘These Days’ is an ode to her ‘Rebel Gang’ and we love it
One of the most promising Nigerian singers right now is undoubtedly Tems. With her melancholic sounds that place fans in a ...
All there’s to know about NCDC, Nigerians, and #EndCovidScamNow currently trending
Nigerians on Twitter have called out the NCDC over the ever-rising figures on the COVID-19 ‘confirmed cases’ in Nigeria. In ...
Here’s the tea on why ‘Sansa’ is trending, and it’s not even GOT
Among the many things the streets of Nigeria Twitter is famous for, the culture of dragging parties as it concerns ...
Twitter users go head-to-head over tweet on ‘anxiety’
I saw a viral tweet about someone getting anxiety over phonecalls, and another about anxiety over texting. Life is so ...
Is #Zeecha2020 the BBNaija reunion we’ve not heard about or it’s another stunt?
Barely a year after the conclusion of the Big Brother Naija season four – Pepper Dem Edition, fans have started ...
Will Simi’s #DudukeChallenge be ending anytime soon? Here’s why it’s right on time
With the awareness of social distancing and the restriction on social gatherings to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the ...
Wizkid FC are hyped for ‘Made In Lagos’ and showing their appreciation
One of the strongest fandoms in the Nigerian music scene is the Wizkid FC – a fan base for popular ...
#FootballisBack and ‘Social Distancing’ is still a thing?
The German Bundesliga is back and there are hopes and reports that many other football leagues will soon hit their ...
#KenyaVsNigeria: Kenyans declare war against Nigerians on Twitter and you’d love it
The culture of African nations dragging each other on social media is slowly becoming a norm that many Africans are ...
Mr Biggs: The Nigerian fast food chain that defined a generation of Nigerians
If the mere mention of food alone triggers a deep craving for the munchies within you, then its advisable that ...
The #HTGAWMFinale marks the end of an era of spectacular black-led television
Peter Nowalk’s highly acclaimed TV Show, How To Get Away With Murder, drew its curtains with a gripping final episode ...
Delta is the hotbed as divided opinions greet alleged attack on herdsmen
Nigeria, a territory with a little more than 200 tribes is no stranger to ethnic conflicts. Dating back to when ...
Here’s why #Igbo is trending again and it’s not ‘because of money’
One of the most interesting things about Nigeria is the multi-cultural diversities that exists between her people and the ways ...
Forgotten in captivity? Leah Sharibu marks 17th birthday at Boko Haram camp
It’s been over two years since Boko Haram abducted Leah Sharibu, the Christian teenager among over 100 other girls abducted ...
‘…I don’t represent Nigeria’ – Did Chimamanda Adichie echo the thoughts of Nigerians or …?
Nigeria Twitter woke up to a report from a recent interview with The Africa Report where Novelist, Chimamanda Adichie was ...
#JusticeForRinji: Will the Nigerian Army act or will it end up like other ‘all trends, no action?’
On Twitter, #JusticeForRinji is currently trending, and what comes to mind immediately after a trend like this starts is: ‘The ...
Some of our take-outs on the trending ‘Kunle and 28 abortions story’
Nigeria Twitter is not just more than a platform to rant and banter on social issues and the likes. It ...
The Catholic Church is trending on Twitter and here’s why
There are certain ideas many people have about the Catholic Church, but one of these ideas that are less talked ...
In whom should we trust; #MadagascarCure or U.S.’ Remdesivir?
Just recently, the federal government released a statement that acknowledged that the US drug, Remdesivir, is being used to treat ...
Will ’81 in Lagos’ and call for Wike’s ‘Lockdown Republic,’ make Lagosians finally get it?
As much as many Lagosians have stuck to staying indoors and practicing social distancing, a few others still feel like ...
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy