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Yes, respect still matters even on social media
by Alexander O. Onukwue The normal maxim you hear is that too much of everything is bad. People usually summon this quote when it appears that someone is trying to…
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The Thread: “It’s embarrassing when dirty laundry is aired” | How Google entered ‘hot water’ for firing a staff
Recently, Twitter chewed Google up with relish and spat it out for good effect after the company fired a staff for writing a memo that argued that biologically, women are…
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The Thread: “You can’t shut Toke up” | Dr Dipo calls TwitterNG to order
The author of Unbecoming, Toke Makinwa has had her fair share of scathing criticism and attack from the online community, but the one comment Nigerians always reach for every time…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: Murder in the Cathedral
by Olusegun Adeniyi First performed in 1935, ‘Murder in the Cathedral’ is a play by the 20th-century British playwright and social critic, T. S. Eliot which tells the story of…
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The Thread: “If you follow Toke, ‘konji’ will wound you” | TwitterNG mocks Toke Makinwa
Every other random week or month, Toke Makinwa manages to set social media astir with her controversial opinions on relationships, fashion, life hacks etc. Today again the author of Unbecoming…
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Today’s Noisemakers: P. Diddy, Donald Trump, and the Kenyans who will do anything to cast their votes
Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are…
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Taking the L: When will Lauretta Onochie get it?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Being a Presidential aide is a duty that comes with much responsibility and popularity. It is something of a poisoned chalice, especially in situations when the…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Kelechi Iheanacho, Justin Gaitlin and the tributes pour in for Usain Bolt
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: “Man likes big butts and he cannot lie” | Twitter goes wild as Amir Khan tackles Anthony Joshua
Today, Twitter has been the gift that just keeps giving and giving. Amir Khan accused his wife Faryal of setting her sights on his colleague, Anthony Joshua. Now, there are…
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The Thread: This rapper has Americans reaching for their rosaries and holy water
Hi everyone. Introducing XXXTentacion, an America rapper whose lyrics had this duo gaping in shock. Watch: Black Twitter could not believe its ears. Rap can be wild, vile or…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Neymar, Gary Lineker, Japheth Omojuwa and others
Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are…
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The Thread: “You couldn’t win” “You have failed” | Americans reacts to Trumpcare failure
It's a rough day for Trump, who lost the opportunity to push Trumpcare through and repeal Obamacare. The Guardian notes that the Senate effort to pass a “skinny” repeal of…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Sundar Pichai, Dr Joe Abah, Atiku 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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The Thread: These are the worst break up stories you’ll ever read
Twitter is a mock up of the best and the worst of virtually everything; e.g, relationships, politics, misogynists, the list goes on. So sometimes, to better appreciate the worst, folks…
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As we say goodbye to @officialEFCC’s amazing handler, here are some of his best tweets
The question in the tweet below has been the one burning on the minds and fingers of every Twitter user who has come across the @officialEFCC account. Who is this…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Sean Spicer, J.K Rowling and the 2019 presidential candidate you didn’t see coming
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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Today’s Noisemakers: John Boyega, Ohimai Amaize, Nathaniel Bassey 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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The Thread: Blessed are our political thieves, thugs and liars
When you're tired of criticising because no one is listening or you're fed up of speaking out because no one's paying attention, what is the next best thing? Blessing, of…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Tunde Leye, Toke Makinwa, Gbemi O.O 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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Today’s Noisemakers: Reno Omokri, Tunji Andrews, Sterling Bank 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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The Thread: “The night is dark and full of terrors” | 10 Game of Thrones quotes the internet has fallen in love with
Game of Thrones is back. And fans of the show are too thrilled, they decided to play a little game of... Reactions: ;
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The Thread: “35k for a graduate? Insult” “That’s like $3 per day o” | Twitter NG gets angry at this job AD
The economic situation in the country leaves a lot to be desired. Jobs are scarce and money scarcer still. To make matters worse, Nigeria's minium wage sucks. This allows employers…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Cheta Nwanze, Aisha Yesufu, DPRK News Service 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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“I wish you bad luck” | This shocking speech by US Supreme Court Chief Justice, Robert will change your life
"I hope you will be treated unfairly so that you will come to know the value of justice. I wish you bad luck again from time to time so that…
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The Thread: “Hyenas are weak, cowardly animals” | Top 10 reactions to Aisha Buhari’s parable
Still on the matter of this parable spoken by Senator Shehu Sani and confirmed by Aisha Buhari, these are the top 10 tweets curated from Twitter NG. Enjoy: We've got…
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Opinion: How ignorance informs the anti-social behaviour of Nigerians on social media
by Nduka Odo Away from Nnamdi Kanu's Biafra agitations, away from the capacity of Buhari to remain President after spending four months in London out of six months of 2017;…
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The Thread: “Aquatic splendour” “Rich man’s ghetto” | See our Top 10 photos of Lekki, VI floods
We do not know whether to laugh or cry at the pictures flooding the Nigerian internet today, clearly depicting Lagos state's number 1 problem: bad or unexistent drainages. Oh well,…
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The Thread: Malala, the Pakistani girl the Taliban nearly killed graduates High School today in style
This girl is unstoppable. Before getting a bullet for her efforts to simply get an education, Malala Yousafzai had been an advocate of girl-child education. It's essentially why she became…
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Opinion: Nigeria needs to embrace- not silence- diversity
by Feyisayo Anjorin The fight for justice and equality – not just for personal reasons but for the sake of posterity – should be a lifetime battle, for individuals and…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Joachim MacEbong, Tunji Andrews, Toni Kan 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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