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A thread of Twitter NG’s reactions to an employer who sent his staff home for lateness
When Elon Musk called Twitter a town hall platform where all kinds of conversations take place, he has seen what really goes on there. Twitter is a marketplace, and like…
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Ex-Rep Farouk Lawan jailed for 19 years, ‘Zamfara home to highest number of poor Nigerians’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn't miss. Zamfara home to highest number of poor Nigerians – NSR Zamfara…
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2 years after, UNILAG dismisses #SexForGrades lecturers; FG to raise health workers’ retirement age, hazard allowance | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria and the FCT, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: UNILAG dismisses two lecturers exposed in BBC ‘sex-for-grades’ documentary The…
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Attorney-General of foolishness, Shekau again | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today
Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone. As we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc.…
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Observation is a crime: The Fela Hall of Fame honour | #YNaijaCover
For the average Nigerian, if the current state of the nation is anything to consider, this might not be the best of times to be proud of the country.From issues…
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When online oversharing crosses the line, here’s what we owe each other
How does one begin to process the monumental loss of a parent? If you have ever spoken to anyone who experienced that pain, one common truth about that experience is…
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Burna Boy: Very loud and very wrong, but we know why
By now, the name Burna Boy is almost synonymous with everything over-the-top; especially in speech. That is if you are looking at the mega star's antiques from a positive viewpoint.…
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The Thread: “They must have tied his destiny” “Aba made Yoruba demon” | TwitterNG lashes out at BBNaija housemate, Tobi
Tall, dark, handsome and buffed with a famed f_kboy history to boot, Tobi Bakre has nonetheless become the whipping boy of a certain Ceecee, like her ancestor Delilah before her.…
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The Thread: “We did not give him benefit of the doubt” | TwitterNG celebrates Dammy Krane’s acquittal
Couple of months ago, Dammy Krane was arrested in Miami on allegations of credit card fraud, identity theft and other charges. The news trended for days, as Twitter NG lacerated…
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“You must go through ASUU strike. It’s in the constitution” | TwitterNG reacts
Following the announcement by ASUU to embark on an indefinite strike, TwitterNG has taken the news in stride. While some have resorted to bants, others are using the opportunity to…
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The Thread: “Yoruba wahala” “Chill with the titles” | ACP Abayomi Shogunle gets major heat from TwitterNG
Every day, Twitter NG scavenges for things to talk about. They will jump on an opinion, a sentiment, anything at all (especially those at odds with what they reckon popular…
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“The whore who gave birth to you is a bastard” | See how Game of Thrones caused a fight on Twitter
Mehn, people are really losing it over Game of Thrones ooo. Yes, blood and gore is the major selling point of the show but should it have to cross over…
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The Thread: You’re ruining your friendships if you’re doing any of these things
All round entrepreneur, Japheth Omojuwa, has a lot to say about friendship today. And it bears listening to. So if you're one of those who are taking your friends for…
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The Thread: “With ya face like mess, oya enter” | A day in the life of a Lagos conductor
There's hardly a dull moment on Twitter NG. Even when our trends list are as dry as wood, Nigerians always find a way to amuse themselves. Enter a digital re-enactment…
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The Thread: EFCC unmasks its handler aka “The brilliant Junior Evil Spirit”
Guess you didn't know who has been making Twitter NG forget the 'travails' of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). No one who uses Twitter would argue that the…
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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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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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The Thread: “You have brain laidis?” | Twitter NG ‘breaks bottle’ on Senator Burka Ibrahim’s defender
In case you are not aware, we will spell it out for you gladly: mad people roam Twitter Nigeria. Batty, cuckoo, loony people. We had to say it this way…
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The Thread: The major talking points of Jay Z’s album
We are yet to hear the last of Shawn Carter's 13th album 4:44, as it is still trending on Twitter for the second day in a row. What are folks…
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The Thread: “Omo this guy na… Linus” “Osi has football age and real age?” | Twitter NG tramples Osi Suave to silence
Beat FM OAP, Osi Suave tried to give Nigerians a motivational boost with this Twitter thread, challenging them to be serious about wealth creation, otherwise our generation will never boast a…
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The Thread: “Music is not to blame for Nigerian children turning to Yahoo”, Funmi Iyanda chides
Nigerians love a good fight, even if about irrelevant things, like whether Falz was right to say that musicians should stop repping crime. In this particular story, the protagonist is…
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The Thread: “9ice tin shashe” “Is everything okay in Nigeria?” | Falz is Twitter NG’s punching bag
For speaking out against making crime glamourous, Falz has more or less become a by-word. Not surprising, this backlash. Eldee wasn't spared when he dared to speak out against Amber…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Chris Ngwodo, Falz the bahd guy and a chilling Lagos kidnap story
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: “Oga Lai can dethrone the devil” “Lai Mohammed is worse than Donald Trump” | Twitter NG slams Lai Mohammed
On the hot seat once more is our very own Minister of Information and culture, our spin king. There's nary anything he can't take and twist to some outlandish version…
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The Thread: Vanguard makes a typo and Twitter NG lays into them
The news medium Vanguard has been the butt of jokes and subject of indignation over ridiculous clickbait headlines and outright falsehoods. Remember Buhari Undergoes penis surgery? Or that time they…
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The Thread: “I’m an almajiri” | Twitter NG is inspired by this story of Adamu breaking the mould in Northern Nigeria
Girl child education -Western-style education- is a bit of a rarity up North. According to this 2013 report by Premium Times, Northern states have the worst girl-child education. Religion and…
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The Thread: “It’s causing spiritual traffic that’s not allowing witches to fly” | Twitter NG claps back at #HallelujahChallenge critics
So we were all worshipping jejely in the comfort of our homes, plugged into God courtesy Nathaniel Bassey's Hallelujah Challenge on Instagram Live when the murmurs and complaints began to…
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The Thread: “Unfortunate swine” | Lady insults Mr Eazi and Twitter NG shreds her to bits
Y'all must have heard, Mr Eazi is cozy with Otedola's daughter, Temi. For one or more Nigerians, this piece of information was practically a burr up their ass. And so…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Nathaniel Bassey, Kechi Okwuchi, Kayode Ogundamisi 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: Donald Trump, Ben Bruce +Gov Dankwambo assures Igbos they have a home in Gombe
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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YMonitor
- 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
YMonitor
- 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