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The Thread
November 10, 2017

The Thread: “Protect your mumu button” | How to avoid dating abusive men

Ladies, if you needed a pep talk to summon the will power to leave an abusive relationship, @The_Kitchen_Guy has just the right words for you. Wake up and smell the coffee. https://twitter.com/The_Kitchen_Guy/status/927870213009395712 Guys- abusers and abuse apologists, here’s a fellow man calling you out on your bs. Let this be a hard reset to your... Read More
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El-Rufai
November 10, 2017

The Thread: Is this the real reason Nigerians are celebrating el-Rufai?

Yesterday, Twitter Nigeria was divided over El Rufai’s decision to sack 22,000 Primary School Teachers who had failed the Kaduna state Competency test. Half were in favour of retraining the teachers and the other half adamant that the teachers are completely useless. Why will you suggest training as a remedy? This is a matter of... Read More
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November 9, 2017

The Thread: President Buhari just repeated the same mistake GEJ made

BBOG activist, Oby Ezekwesili has served President Buhari another dose of bitter truth: his administration is just as bad as that of Jonathan. You will recall that in the early days of the Chibok Girls kidnap, then President Goodluck Jonathan spent some time dilly-dallying, calling the kidnap something orchestrated by his detractors. Also, many felt... Read More
Opinion
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November 9, 2017

The Thread: These are the test questions Kaduna primary school teachers failed | El Rufai releases scripts

Following the ruckus on Twitter over Gov El Rufai sacking 21,000 teachers who failed the Primary 4 competency test, the Kaduna Governor released some marked scripts on social media. It’s a good PR move by the Governor, asking the public to judge whether these teachers deserve their jobs. We must warn you, the answers are... Read More
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November 8, 2017

The Thread: This is why Bobrisky was arrested

There was a major uproar on Twitter this morning following the news that Bobrisky had been arrested. Nigerians threw subs and sewed thread, like this below: This is so upsetting. As problematic as I find Bobrisky to be, being gay shouldn’t be grounds to arrest anybody. Nigeria needs to do better. https://t.co/Q20mTbbLWL — Kelechi (@kelechnekoff)... Read More
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November 8, 2017

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. https://twitter.com/Twitter/status/928004549478047744 140+140! — jack (@jack) November 7, 2017 The update hasn’t been well received. As way of protesting the death of 140 characters, Twitter users sresponded to the update by tweeting silly. @KingAbsolute foretold it. https://twitter.com/KingAbsolute_/status/928183415073107968 And look what... Read More
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November 8, 2017

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 erupted with questions and condemnation because we all know what happened the last time an African President came to Imo. However upsetting this might be,... Read More
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Niger Delta
November 8, 2017

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: FG’s Proposed 2018 Budget in one chart. #Budget2018 pic.twitter.com/sTRlrgu93z — BudgIT Nigeria (@BudgITng) November 7, 2017 Twitter Nigeria has commented on everything from his impressive health recovery to the loopholes in the budget... Read More
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November 8, 2017

The Thread: “Bobrisky isn’t under arrest; Idris is” | TwitterNG reacts to Bobrisky’s arrest

According to Twitter newscasters, Nigeria’s favourite Snapchat sensation, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, who goes by Bobrisky, has been arrested. https://twitter.com/UmehOMA/status/928171123879170048 It is still unclear at this time whether his arrest has anything to do with his admission of being gay. Some news sites have made a connection between his fight with Toyin Lawani and his arrest.... Read More
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November 7, 2017

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 “verbal flourishes” might add flavour to a speech, but for official correspondence, it doesn’t help any. If you’ve ever wondered why your proposal always lands... Read More
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November 7, 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 doesn’t count, guys. What ought to count where Presidential elections are concerned is that the candidate is at the very least fit for the rigours... Read More
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November 6, 2017

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 be. Cue Kush: https://twitter.com/keeperoftheday/status/925462401952112640 Soniya took it up a notch: https://twitter.com/Sonyeee07/status/926742379230502912 Then brought it crashing down because she was only clowning around. In spite of... Read More
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November 4, 2017

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 stoutly refused to commiserate with the bereaved. See below: Tinubu Lost His Son Because of Spiritual Sacrifice That Follows Those In Power or dose Who... Read More
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November 4, 2017

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 abroad for the former Vice President Alex Ekwueme. President @MBuhari has approved the immediate medical treatment of former Vice-President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, outside Nigeria. 1/... Read More
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November 2, 2017

The Thread: “Very soon Nigerians will go to hospitals and not find a doctor” | TwitterNG sounds the alarm

According to this thread, a third wave of doctors’ exodus will soon occur. And it doesn’t appear the Federal Government is at all concerned about this issue, not to mention setting in place structures to stop it from happening. This is how bad it is: From a doctor's forum I've been screaming about this for... Read More
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October 30, 2017

The Thread: “Spending public funds to buy vip tickets to support a British boxer” | TwitterNG reacts to Dalung’s appearance at Anthony Joshua’s fight

Beloved Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua got an August visit from the Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung, during his boxing match at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. Sports minister, @SolomonDalung led FG delegation to cheer @anthonyfjoshua to victory in Cardiff. Ogun State Deputy was part as well. pic.twitter.com/fT9eW2aP2O — POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) October 29, 2017 This... Read More
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October 30, 2017

The Thread: “You are a predator” “Sick fu_k; equating being gay with molesting children” | Twitter skins Kevin Spacey alive

Another Hollywood personality is on the hook for sexually assaulting a minor. In 1986, Kevin Spacey  “invited Anthony Rapp over to his apartment for a party, and, at the end of the night, picked Rapp up, placed him on his bed, and climbed on top of him, making a sexual advance. According to public records,... Read More
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October 28, 2017

The Thread: ” A hood fairytale” “May your 2018 be as lit as Cardi B’s 2017” | Cardi B’s engagement throws Twitter into a tizzy

Just when you thought things could not get any better for Cardi B, the rapper recorded another huge milestone… She got engaged!!!!!! Watch: https://twitter.com/Drebae_/status/924116633706045442 This went down at the  Power 99’s PowerHouse yesterday. Oh, to have Cardi B’s life right now. Instagram famous: check Popular Rapper: check No 1 Billboard chart topper: check Millionaire: check... Read More
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Election
October 27, 2017

The Thread: “Courageous declaration” “El Rufai, pay Audu asap” | Court gives judgement in Audu Maikori’s favour. Twitter reacts

CEO of Chocolate City Entertainment, Audu Maikori got some good news today. READ: #Breaking: Fed Hi Court, Abuja holds @Audu's detention at SARS at behest of @GovKaduna was harassment, intimidation, wrongful & unlawful — Chidi Odinkalu, CGoF (@ChidiOdinkalu) October 27, 2017 #Breaking: Federal Hi Court in Abuja awards N40m in favour of @Audu against @GovKaduna,... Read More
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October 27, 2017

The Thread: Twitter Ladies are challenged to ask their crush on a date. The reactions are epic

Some days ago, we featured a lady in our Noisemakers piece who bragged about snagging herself a husband by “setting a trap” for him. Oloni decided to take further by asking ladies who are silent admirers to “shoot their shot” in the DMs. Unlike Banky W, who recorded amazing success with Adesua, a good number... Read More
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