nigeria

December 7, 2017

The Thread: “The law should have a human face” “Thunder fire you all” | TwitterNG reacts to suicide in the court

Nigerians are mad at the country’s justice system, where the poor get the rough end of the stick always. It is heartbreaking that this story is representative of so many others trapped in Nigeria’s swarming prisons. We must warn you that the images below are graphic. https://twitter.com/O_Nife/status/938521615566065665 Our problem is this country is simple. We... Read More

Justice, nigeria, poverty, prisons, The Thread

December 7, 2017

The Thread: This is why there is fuel scarcity

Despite numerous assurances by the Federal Government that there is enough fuel to last Nigerians through Christmas, there are fuel queues everywhere, evidence of fuel scarcity. Oil and Gas professional, Dolapo Oni explains why this is so. See below: So just in case you dont understand why we have fuel scarcity. Here's a quick thread... Read More

fuel scarcity, nigeria, nnpc, The Thread

December 7, 2017

The Thread: “I will be contesting for the governorship of Lagos state” – Bisi Alimi

Popular gay rights activist Bisi Alimi has set his sights on another mountain to conquer: politics. But he’s not starting from the grassroots, nope. He is gunning for Ambode’s job. Surprised? There’s more: These ideas I am talking about are possible if only we as a people decide to elect politicians on principles and not... Read More

Bisi Alimi, governorship elections, nigeria, Politics, The Thread

December 7, 2017

Nigeria is my problem, my target – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria is his problem. Buhari said this at a dinner to welcome him to Kano on Wednesday night. “Nigeria is my problem,’’ he said. “I will continue to do my best. Nigeria is my target and I will remain focused to move the country forward,” He said the administration would... Read More

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December 6, 2017

The Thread: “This is a low level civil war” “These animals are worse than Boko Haram” | TwitterNG reacts to NAF bombings in Adamawa

While Nigerians are still screaming #EndSARS on social media, there has been a development in the Fulani herdsmen crisis that’s been barely acknowledged. According to media reports, the Nigerian Airforce dropped bombs on villages in Adamawa state, which Fulani herdsmen had previously rampaged. According to the Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya, NAF’s Director of Public Relations,... Read More

Fulani herdsmen, NAF Bombings, nigeria, security challenges, The Thread

December 6, 2017

Mercy Abang: A superstitious link between dark riches and cerebral palsy is hurting Nigeria’s children

by Mercy Abang Cerebral Palsy, the medical condition that occurs in approximately 2-2.5 of 1000 live births globally according to a Paediatric cerebral palsy report in Africa – the condition is a neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury or malformation that occurs while the child’s brain is under development. But in the south-eastern... Read More

cerebral palsy, citizenship, culture, nigeria, superstitions

December 5, 2017

The Thread: “He is a total misfit” “This thing is not normal” | TwitterNG drags Gov Rochas for his latest stunt

It’s official! Rochas Okorocha, the Governor of Imo state, has lost every last one of his marbles. Abi, what other diagnosis can be given to a Governor of a whole darn state, who embarked on a statue erection project when he’s owing his civil servants salaries? In spite of the outrage that caused, Governor Rochas... Read More

Commisioner for Happiness, Imo state woes, nigeria, Ogechi Ololo, Rochas Okorocha, The Thread

December 5, 2017

PDP is the only party in Nigeria – Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is the only political party in Nigeria. Atiku said this when he visited Wadata Plaza secretariat of the party on Tuesday. Background: The former Vice President had resigned from the All Progressives Congress and rejoined the PDP. What Atiku said: He said, “PDP is the... Read More

atiku abubakar, nigeria, PDP

December 5, 2017

Salihu Tanko Yakasai: Mr President, welcome to Kano, your political stronghold

by Salihu Tanko Yakasai The long-awaited official visit of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to his most solid political base in the whole country, i.e. Kano State is now a reality. Mr. President has embarked on a 3-day official visit to the most populous... Read More

Buhari in Kano, nigeria, opinion, Politics

December 5, 2017

Forget 2019… Nigeria will disintegrate before then | MASSOB tells Buhari, Atiku, others

The Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra on Monday ashed President Muhammadu Buhari, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and others to perish their presidential ambition in 2019. What MASSOB said: In a statement by its leader, Uchenna Madu, MASSOB said Three nations will emerge from Nigeria before 2019. Nigeria will cease to exist by... Read More

2019 election, biafra, MASSOB, nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari

December 5, 2017

Nigeria, Switzerland complete agreement over $321m Abacha loot

Nigeria has signed a memorandum of understanding with Switzerland for the return of $321 million stashed by former military ruler, Sani Abacha. Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami sealed the agreement in Washington DC, US, on Monday afternoon at the headquarters of the World Bank Group. Background: Abacha who ruled Nigeria from November 1993 till June 1998... Read More

$321m, abacha, Abubakar Malami, agreement, loot, nigeria, Switzerland

December 4, 2017

Fisayo Soyombo: Will PDP squander its golden chance to become Nigeria’s ‘necessary evil’?

by ‘Fisayo Soyombo We know already that life is filled with ironies, but no one would have imagined that the most important elective convention in the life of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would coincide with the International Anti-Corruption Day. PDP and anti-corruption are like daylight and night-time; ordinarily, their paths should never interweave. Without... Read More

election, Fisayo Soyombo, nigeria, PDP

December 1, 2017

2018 World Cup Draw: “Argentina again?” Two African nations in groups of death and more

by Alexander O. Onukwue For the third consecutive tournament, Nigeria will play Argentina at the group stages of the 2018 World Cup Finals to be held in Russia next summer. The draws held on December 1 at the Moscow State Kremlin revealed Nigeria will be in Group D with the two-time champions and runner-ups of... Read More

2018 World Cup draw, African nations, argentina, nigeria

December 1, 2017

2018 World Cup: Groups, matches, dates and venues

The draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia has just been concluded at the Kremlin. All 32 teams who qualified for the finals now know their opponents at the tournament. The tournament is scheduled to hold between June 14 and July 15. Here’s the full list of fixtures, venues, and dates. (Time is... Read More

fixtures, nigeria, Russia 2018, schedule, world cup

December 1, 2017

#WorldCupDraw: Nigeria to tackle Argentina, Croatia, Iceland in Group D

The Super Eagles have been drawn in Group D, alongside rival Argentina, Croatia, and Iceland for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Nigeria will trade tackles with Croatia on June 16 in the city of Kaliningrad. On June 22, the Super Eagles will face Iceland, before playing against Argentina four days after.

draw, nigeria, Russia, super eagles, World up

November 29, 2017

The Thread: “You’re late” “Man just woke up” | Buhari tweets concern about Libya’s slave auctions; TwitterNG reacts

14 days after CNN broke the news of slave auctions taking place in Libya, President Buhari finally spoke up. It would appear that the president was waiting on other African Heads of state to comment on Libya’s barbaric act before giving his two cents on an important issue involving his nationals. President Buhari’s statement came... Read More

Buhari, libya, Libya migrant crisis, Nana Akkudo, nigeria, slave trade

November 29, 2017

“Nigeria, as currently constituted, is certainly not working well” – Ekweremadu

The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, on Tuesday, said Nigeria’s unity is being threatened by religious, sectional and ethnic diversities. He said this at the 2017 Annual Conference and Induction Ceremony of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC) tagged, “Myth and Reality of Agitations: The Place of Consensus Building”, in Abuja, where he... Read More

2014 Confab report, division, Ike Ekweremadu, nigeria, Unity

Libya

November 29, 2017

The Thread: “This is absolutely inhumane” “Wipe Libya off the map” | Twitter reacts in horror over Libya’s slave trade

Social media has been blowing up since CNN’s exclusive piece on the slave trade auctions in Libya came out. We’re having a difficult time wrapping our heads around the despicable fact that human beings are being bartered like cattle in this 21st century, and what’s worse is the Libyan authorities say they couldn’t act because... Read More

libya, Modern day Slave trade, nigeria, The Thread

November 28, 2017

The Thread: Men share shocking stories of being falsely accused of rape

When @udala_ came forward on Twitter Nigeria with her rape story, Twitter Nigeria did not find it believable and so wasn’t exactly forgiving. @UnilagOlodo, the alleged rapist has protested his innocence, claiming that @udala_ falsely accused him of a crime he didn’t commit. [In case you missed it]: “The Rape story that divided Twitter Nigeria”... Read More

False accusations, nigeria, Rape story, The Thread

Buhari

November 27, 2017

Buhari to depart Nigeria for EU-AU summit in Cote d’Ivoire

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday will depart Nigeria for the 5th European Union-African Union (EU-AU) summit in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina disclosed this in a statement. What he said: Among those who will accompany Buhari are governors Udom Emmanuel and Mohammed Abubakar of Akwa Ibom and Bauchi states respectively.... Read More

Cote d’Ivoire, depart, EU-AU summit, nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari

November 24, 2017

The Thread: “I just finished crying to my mummy on the phone” | The hilarious diary of a frustrated youth corper

The compulsory National Youth Civil Service programme is on. For diasporans, it basically means that for one year, the country owns you. The Federal government determines where you live, when you sleep and wake, dictates what you do throughout camp- think exercise and being subjected to bad food, but the trade-off is, they pay you... Read More

nigeria, nysc, The Thread

Travis Greene

November 24, 2017

[The Church Blog] Travis Greene just confirmed that No one worships like Nigeria [Watch]

Well, don’t we know already? With all of the worship events lined up week in, week out at various centres all over. Travis Greene, who was one of the headlining artistes at the recently held, Night of worship, shared highlights of his trip to Nigeria. The highlights featured an interview where he talked about the worship culture in... Read More

Church Culture, nigeria, Night of worship, Travis Greene

November 23, 2017

The Thread: Abuja big boys and their harassment techniques

Sadly, every girl has experienced sexual harassment at least once in her lifetime. We’ve seen with the Weinstein saga, #MeToo hashtag and #ChurchToo viral hashtags that the reason sexual abuse is so pervasive is because of a supreme sense of entitlement in men. To touch without permission and forcefully take what doesn’t belong to them.... Read More

Abuja big boys, nigeria, sexual harassment, The Thread

Zoto

November 23, 2017

Nigeria’s fastest growing payment startup, Zoto, announces ₦1 sale only on the new app

Zoto, a mobile payment app used by over 1 million Nigerians, has announced a new app design. According to company officials, the new app is designed to make Zoto the fastest and most reliable payment app in Nigeria. An introductory sales offer is also announced on this occasion, and this will enable users to enjoy services... Read More

nigeria, payment, Zoto

November 22, 2017

YNaija Says: Accusations of a “hurried burial” is lazy deflection and we deserve better

by Alexander O. Onukwue The response being issued by the Nigerian government on the funeral of the twenty-six young women is out of line. Found and declared dead in October, they were extracted, and granted a reasonably dignified funeral by the Italian state, but the Nigerian Government, without a public statement on the issue for... Read More

Thinking Through

Abike Dabiri, diplomacy, human trafficking, Italy's burial, nigeria

November 22, 2017

Buhari is the best for Nigeria at the moment – Okorocha

Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha has said 34 governors out of 36 have expressed support for a second term for President Muhammadu Buhari. Okorocha said this while addressing leaders of the ‘Democratic Youths Congress for Buhari 2019′, who visited him at the government house, Owerri on Tuesday. What he said: Okorocha urged every Nigerian to... Read More

nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, Rochas Okorocha, second term

November 21, 2017

Dear Ibori, this is not Operation Crocodile Tears for Ekwueme

by Alexander O. Onukwue In the first week of November, the announcement that former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme, would be flown abroad for medical treatment raised many conversations on social media. Many, particularly of the opposition, interpreted the move as patronizing to persons of the South East and not commensurate with the dignity of the... Read More

Thinking Through

Alex Ekwuem's death, James Ibori, nigeria

November 21, 2017

The Thread: Abike Dabiri complains about Italy burying the 26 Nigerian girls; TwitterNG buries her alive

Since the news broke on social media that Italy had buried the dead Nigerian girls who lost their lives after being violently sexually assaulted while enroute Europe, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs reacted in surprise. https://twitter.com/abikedabiri/status/931563274306490369 https://twitter.com/abikedabiri/status/931574457906450438 Days after the burial took place, Mrs Dabiri-Erewa returned to Twitter with news:... Read More

Abike Dabiri, cover up, Dead Nigerian girls, Italy, nigeria, The Thread

November 20, 2017

The Thread: Pastor Sam Adeyemi gives Nigeria a call to action

Known for his unrelenting belief in this entity called Nigeria, Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Lagos had tough words for anyone who cares to listen yesterday. Pastor Sam, like most of us, has been moved to the point of being fed up by the needless deaths of 26 Nigerian girls whose dream of a... Read More

Italy's state burial, nigeria, Pastor Sam, The Thread

November 20, 2017

The Thread: The Top 10 viral tweets from last week

Viral tweets just make Twitter utterly delightful; so we thought to curate our top 10 (there’s a bonus and then some) from last week. Some of the tweets will have you shedding a tear; others will make you bowl over with laughter; altogether they’ll give you an idea about what Twitter talked about during the... Read More

nigeria, The Thread, Viral tweets

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