reactions

October 8, 2017

The Thread: He’s super creepy | Twitter reactions to Nelly’s rape allegation

After being off the news for a while, rapper Cornell Haynes Jr. popularly known as Nelly is back. This time, not because he released a new song but for alleged rape, even as he is on tour. The rapper was arrested after a woman alleged that he raped her on his tour bus. Police said Nelly was taken to... Read More

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September 24, 2017

“Total aberration. Nigerians didn’t vote Idyl”, “Idyl had to win to salvage the show” | TwitterNG reacts to #TheVoiceNigeria results

22-year-old, Idyl Diongoli has just emerged winner of The Voice Nigeria season 2 and there is a flurry of mixed reactions on Twitter over his victory. First thing to know about tonight’s results is this: we did not see it coming. From the moment Jahtell and J’Dess were kicked off at the beginning of the... Read More

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“Let Obamacare implode” | Trump reacts to Republicans failure to repeal Obamacare

President Trump in reaction to Senate Republicans failure to repeal Obamacare, tweeted early Friday expressing his disappointment. Trump wrote; “3 Republicans and 48 Democrats let the American people down. As I said from the beginning, let ObamaCare implode, then deal. Watch!” [RELATED] Senator McCain nails the coffin on Obamacare repeal 3 Republicans and 48 Democrats... Read More

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Here’s how the football and music worlds reacted to the Manchester Arena attack

by Dolapo Adelana On Monday the world was hit with another tragic event as 22 people were reportedly killed during a suspected attack in the United Kingdom. The attack which occurred at the Manchester Arena after a concert held by US pop singer, Ariana Grande also left at least 50 people injured. The singer has... Read More

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The Thread: What happens when men are on the receiving end of domestic violence?

Domestic violence is not restricted to one gender. Although rarely broadcast, men are victims of domestic violence. Sometime in January, Babatunde Rosanwo shared his anguish with Twitter NG. This story below is as told by the doctor who attended to him. Do see below: So a married man presented at our hospital last night with injuries... Read More

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BET sends a very confusing birthday message to Olamide… and Nigerians react accordingly

LOL! We do not want to take this too seriously because we believe it is a honest mistake from a half-asleep or maybe even lazy social media guy at the BET Headquarters. Anyway, it’s Olamide Baddo’s birthday today and just as everyone else, Black American cable channel, BET was thoughtful enough to send birthday shouts... Read More

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February 12, 2017

See how celebrities reacted to the death of gospel singer Eric Arubayi

On Saturday the news of the death of Gospel singer Eric Arubayi broke. Arubayi, who was the third runner up at the maiden edition of the West African Idols passed on at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital. Since the news of his death, reactions have been pouring in from different quarters. From fellow musicians... Read More

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January 6, 2017

This testimony from Winners Chapel brought out the funniest of memes from Nigerians

A testimony from a Winners Chapel Twitter account, @WinnersChapelNL has caused quite an uproar. The testimony said, “An 87 year young lady, testifies that about 30 robbers on a mission to rob her, fled on sighting PAPA’s picture at her premises.” And Nigerians were not buying it and came up with the funniest series of memes you’d... Read More

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December 10, 2016

#Shiloh2016 testimony sparks outrage on Twitter

The annual convocation of members of the Living Faith Church Worldwide held from December 6-10, with a lot of testimonies of God’s goodness shared at the church’s Headquarters, Canaan land, Ota, Ogun. During the celebration night held on Friday night, a family shared about how the gender of their twin babies which doctors confirmed to... Read More

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December 7, 2016

The Thread: In 5 tweets, this is why Donald Trump deserves to be Time’s ‘Person of the Year’

We had already explained that Time magazine basically looks at the individual (or group of individuals) who have had the most influence in a particular year and pick such as their person of the year. So Trump’s emergence was not at all surprising, except maybe for liberals, who’d rather Hillary Clinton won it. Here’s more... Read More

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November 30, 2016

You will not forget how you fall… | Vector has a message for the FG

Following the announcement of a proposed hike in data prices as revealed yesterday by the National Communication Commission (NCC), a truckload of reactions have pervaded the internet. The rapper shared his thoughts on the move and his utmost concern is the insensitivity of the government of the day as it concerns the growth of the... Read More

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October 15, 2016

“If a wife does what Aisha did to me, she will return to her parent’s house” – Former Chief Whip

Reactions have been coming hard and fast over the public exchange of words between members of Nigeria’s first family. First lady, Aisha Buhari had criticised her husband President Buhari in an interview she had with the Hausa Service of the BBC, where she vowed not to support him come 2019 if he continued with his leadership style.... Read More

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‘Pure, unadulterated evil’ | The world unites to condemn Bastille Day attack with #PrayForNice

At least 80 people were killed in southern France on Thursday night after a truck reportedly drove into a crowd of people celebrating Bastille Day – a French national holiday. Millions of people around the world have taken to their Twitter accounts to condemn what seemed like a terrorist attack with the #PrayForNice. Here is... Read More

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Celebrities react to the death of Nollywood veteran actress, Bukky Ajayi

Stakeholders in the Nigerian entertainment industry have taken to their various social media accounts to eulogise the late Bukky Ajayi who passed away on Wednesday. The iconic actress is being buried at the moment at Atan cemetery as stated by her Muslim faith. Here is they had to say about the 82-year-old actress https://www.instagram.com/p/BHhW6-LAf9Q/?taken-by=jazzman_olofin... Read More

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#Brexit: ‘United Kingdom becomes a divided kingdom’ | The world reacts as UK leaves EU

Britain’s exit from the European Union was confirmed Friday morning after results of the nation-wide referendum were announced. While many are shocked by this development, some are optimistic even as the United Kingdom’s currency, Pound Sterling begins to nosedive. Here are the opinions expressed via Twitter – most of which are that the United Kingdom... Read More

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Stephen Keshi: The world reacts to sudden death of Nigerian football legend

The nation has been thrown into a state of mourning after it lost one of its champions, Stephen Keshi to the cold hands of death in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. The former Nigerian skipper and coach of the Super Eagles suffered a cardiac arrest and passed on, barely 6 months after he lost his wife... Read More

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February 16, 2014

How do you solve a problem like Kris Okotie? (YNaija Long Read)

by Eromo Egbejule with additional reports by Emmanuel Osanedum It is certainly difficult for a new generation to grasp – growing to see him only as a man of the bible – but the conversion of Kris Okotie in the ‘80s really, really shocked the nation. Here was the poster boy of Nigerian... Read More

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February 11, 2014

“Crap … Crap and Crap”: Top 10 reactions to Olu Maintain’s new “Enuff Efizzy” video (TWEETS)

by Tutu Akinlabi Musician, Olu Maintain recently released a video which was tagged as the “most expensive music video”. The singer, who has been off the scene for a while, must have expected his new video, for his single “Enuff Efizzy” to be a crowd favourite. Unfortunately, it is being criticized around the country. Here... Read More

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January 26, 2014

Chris Okotie is simply ignorant – Archbishop of Lagos fires back

by Adeola Balogun Recent statements about Catholicism credited to the pastor of the Household of God Church, Chris Okotie, have continued to draw reactions. Okotie said last year that all adherrents of the catholic faith were going to hell and that the pope was a friend of the devil. A former Catholic Archbishop of Lagos,... Read More

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January 21, 2014

‘Story story, STORY!!!’: Top 10 reactions to US threat to sanction Nigeria

by Tutu Akinlabi The recent signing into law of a bill criminalizing homosexuality by President Goodluck Jonathan has attracted criticism from all over the world. Rumours have filtered about plans by the United States of America to place sanctions on Nigeria and reduce aid due to the discriminatory law. Nigerians have reacted to news of... Read More

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January 18, 2014

Why I called the Pope an Anti-Christ – Rev. Chris Okotie opens up

by ‘Jola Sotubo Pastor Chris Okotie of the Household of God Church International Ministries, located in the Ikeja area of Lagos, has never been one to cower and hide. Despite attracting controversy due to his lifestyle and statements that many consider outrageous, the former musician has come out to explain his statement describing the Pope... Read More

December 24, 2013

Obasanjo may be invited by NSA over snipers allegation

by Adeola Balogun The allegations made by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo in his letter to President Goodluck Jonathan have raised serious concerns. This is said to have led to a decision by the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) to investigate Chief Obasanjo’s statement concerning snipers being trained on the president’s orders. The former... Read More

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December 23, 2013

“What if Jonathan had replied OBJ’s letter with ‘K’?”: Top 10 reactions to GEJ’s reply to OBJ (READ)

by ‘Jola Sotubo The 18-page letter written by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo to President Goodluck Jonathan has finally received a reply. The president apparently stayed true to his promise to prepare the reply himself as it was signed by him. President Jonathan gave 10 reasons for replying the letter and Nigerians have shared their opinions... Read More

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December 22, 2013

Somebody shout Halleluyah! Pastor Chris Okotie ‘buys N120 million Rolls Royce to celebrate’ (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi Ever one to live it large, the spiritual leader of the Household of God Church International in Lagos, Chris Okotie, is said to have bought himself a very pricey present. According to reports, Pastor Okotie recently acquired the 2014 Bespoke Edition of the Rolls Royce Coupe. The controversial pastor is said to... Read More

December 14, 2013

“But you’re bleaching naa!” – Top 10 reactions to Alao-Akala’s “Anyone who says I bleach is stupid” statement (TWEETS)

by Tutu Akinlabi Former Governor of Oyo, Adebayo Alao-Akala in a recent interview opened up on widespread beliefs that he had been lightening his skin. Chief Alao-Akala is reported to have said that anyone who says he is bleaching is stupid. [READ: Only stupid people will say I’m bleaching – Alao Akala] Nigerians have reacted... Read More

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December 8, 2013

“His cocaine is 1st grade from Colombia”: Top 10 reactions to Doyin Okupe’s ‘GEJ is our Mandela’ statement (READ)

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Senior Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe has been criticized over a statement he reportedly made comparing President Jonathan to the recently deceased South African icon, Nelson Mandela. Dr. Okupe was reported to have declared during an interview on Africa Independent Television that “the only one... Read More

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December 2, 2013

“If I see Chris Okotie in Heaven, I’ll leave” – Top 10 reactions to Chris Okotie’s “Catholics are going to hell” sermon (TWEETS)

by ‘Jola Sotubo If I see Chris Okotie in Heaven, I will leave Heaven. Heaven is not for divorcees — C.H.I.D.D.Y (@Cyrilchiddy) December 2, 2013 I really want to know who Rev. Chris Okotie’s weed guy is. I mean that nigga gives him so next level shit. That man loves his good kush!... Read More

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