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Today’s Noisemakers: The #ThankYouHilary comment, 2Baba’s grand response to Blackface, 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’ll now be seeing ropes instead of threads” “Reno’s nuggets will become Reno’s whole chicken” | Hilarious reactions to Twitter’s 280 character update
After an initial test run, Twitter finally enabled its 280 character limit for all users today. The update hasn't been well received. As way of protesting the death…
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How to manage and control your social media perception
By Olufemi Oguntamu Before man moves to Mars, he will first move online. What we call the online community today will someday be home to most of planet earth’s population.…
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The Thread: “How did we find ourselves a mad man for Governor?” | TwitterNG reacts to Rochas Okorocha’s new statue
Rochas Okorocha, the Governor of Imo state has come again. He broadcast on Twitter that Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the beloved President of Liberia will pay Imo state a visit. Twitter…
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The Thread: “Wealth is a major ethnic group” | All the reasons to give up on Nigeria
The average Nigerian is resilient and happy. No matter how dire the circumstances, we remain convinced that e go better. But will it? Kobi has listed more than 10 reasons…
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The Thread: “PMB’s stamina is impressive”, “All these trillions with nothing to show” | TwitterNG reactions to 2018 Budget
Yesterday, President Buhari presented the 2018 budget, dubbed the Budget of Consolidation, to the National Assembly. Here's the breakdown of a budget: Twitter Nigeria has commented on everything from…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Davido, Oby Ezekwesili and the lady that thinks men have not been punished enough
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: How this Nigerian aims to change the lives of ex-convicts
Seeing people doing good for the sake of empowering the lives of those less fortunate in society is always a delight and an inspiration, especially because the Nigerian environment doesn't…
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The Thread: How to get your proposal noticed
The Economist once said that Nigerian English is "prone to verbal flourishes". And nowhere is this so apparent as in our speeches and writeups- whether emails, proposals and CVs. These…
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What exactly is Buhari standing on that makes him think he is fit to run in 2019?
— afrispheric (@afrispheric) November 3, 2017
The Thread: 7 reasons why Buhari is not fit to run in 2019
There are speculations that President Buhari is revving up to enter the 2019 race, because what sitting African President ever voluntarily gave up power? Errr...before you say Madiba, Nelson Mandela…
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How conversation over Buhari’s appointees highlights Ekwueme’s legacy
by Alexander O. Onukwue It is an article of faith that, in the Nigerian democratic environment, every matter takes on ethnic and regional sentiments. Appointments into government positions are basically…
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The Thread: This is how Nigeria crushes dreams
Nigerians are fond of pointing to "our leaders" as the basis of all our country's woes, but isn't that passing the buck? These "our leaders" do not fall from the…
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The Thread: How do you say “I love you” in your language? Here are 3 amazing ways
Language is such a beautiful thing, and love even more so, that the great Michael Jackson sang "love is magical". So Twitter thought to share just how magical both can…
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Fisayo Soyombo: Getting Buhari out in 2019 is not enough
by ‘Fisayo Soyombo There are numerous disgruntled Muhammadu Buhari supporters straddling the social media space. Worried by a series of controversies in a government they placed high hopes in,…
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RE: Islamisation plot is real, CAN tells Osinbajo
by Olusegun Adedeji My attention has been brought to the news story credited to the leadership of the South-South zone of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) that President Muhammadu…
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Albert Afeso Akanbi: The Koran vs The Holy Bible — Which is the truth? [Pt II]
by Albert Afeso Akanbi I was buried in a pile of feedback –emails, comments, text messages and phone calls, some of them disapproval and veiled threats, and others affirmation from…
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Reno Omokri: Here’s what Daddy Freeze has gotten wrong about tithing
by Reno Omokri The recent to-do on the issue of tithing which was roused by popular On-Air Personality, Daddy Freeze, is actually a sad reflection of the state of Christianity…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Dr Joe Abah, Fani-Kayode, Funmi Iyanda 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 will Ekwueme’s absence affect Anambra’s elections?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Dr Alex Ekwueme is, as a matter of fact, the most valuable living political personality of South Eastern Nigeria. His place in history as the first…
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The Thread: Nigerians give reasons why the masses are celebrating Tinubu’s son’s death
When Asiwaju lost his son on the 1st of November, part of Twitter Nigeria rejoiced. Some persons quipped that the great strategist had used his son for ritual sacrifice. Others…
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The Thread: “It’s an insult to all Igbos” “There should be limits to propaganda” | TwitterNG is furious with Buhari
President Buhari has mananged to annoy Nigerians again. It would appear his administration is infamous for making political missteps, the latest being Buhari's announcement on social media approving mediacle treatment…
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Opinion: Buhari and his government of “Fugithieves”
By Jude Ndukwe The frequency of scandals bedevilling the Buhari administration in recent times would require an app to keep track of them. It certainly is beyond human capacity to…
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Open letter to the Inspector General of Police
by Dr Tony Nwoye's Campaign RE: Fraudulent impersonation of Evang. Chinedu Obigwe by Chinedu Obidigwe, James Eze and Oliver Okpala and a call to caution Willy Obiano PROTOCOL:…
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Farooq Kperogi: Unravelling of the corruption in Buhari’s “anti-corruption” fight
by Farooq Kperogi The latest thunderbolt from the Head of Service of the Federation that President Buhari was actually aware of, and perhaps even countenanced, the reinstatement and promotion of…
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Opinion: Restructuring our education system for a better Nigeria
by Temitope Adigun One thing that is peculiar and synonymous to every society in the world is the urge and hunger for progress, living on its own without much…
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Dele Momodu: Who says President Buhari isn’t a politician?
by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, I had another privilege of meeting President Muhammadu Buhari two nights ago in Abuja. I had accompanied the former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama…
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Ololade Ajekigbe: 4 popular prejudices you must ignore
by Ololade Ajekigbe “Awon wa’ye wa gbadun ni,” he had said in Yoruba. The spectator’s remarks translate literally to “They came to the world to have fun.” His comments were in response…
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Opinion: How to solve Nigeria’s substandard school problem
by Odia Iyoha Look around where you are now, what do you see? The probability that you would see at least two schools around where you are currently is…
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The Thread: “Hero” “He deserves a statue” | Twitter employee shuts down Trump’s account; the world celebrates
For all of 11 minutes, a Twitter employee deactivated President Donald Trump's account on his last day of work. He probably considered it his last act of service to humanity.…
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- 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
Today’s Noisemakers: Saraki’s defender, Aisha Yesufu 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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