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Twitter Roundup Xtra: @Gidi_Traffic set to win Shorty Awards for being a ‘Life Saving Hero’!
by 'Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Nigeria’s own @Gidi_Traffic has been nominated for the Shorty Awards - the equivalent of the Oscars in Social Media (). It’s an international award ceremony held annually in…
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BB Viral: “Nigeria’s president has the highest vehicle convoy in the world,” #9jaFacts
by Daniel Essien A few days back, a Twitter handle, @9jafacts, which was registered this week trended in Lagos. And the reason was simple: it tweeted a lot of witty,…
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Twitter Roundup Xtra: “Where is your Twitter particular?” – See the hilarious reactions to the Nigerian police (@policeng) on Twitter!
by 'Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] The Nigerian Police has joined the social media craze, as they've registered a Twitter account with the handle - @policeng. Apparently, the account had been opened…
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Twitter Roundup Xtra: @Denrele_Edun fires back at the ‘haters’
by 'Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Denrele Edun, the eccentric OAP who moved to Channel O from Soundcity, isn't usually a mile away from controversy. And on Wednesday, the wild-haired (wild-everything!) fella…
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Twitter Roundup Xtra: A Twitter War between Advisers
It did not even take the full 140-characters to start the great Twitter war on Monday afternoon. In fact, it started innocently enough, just after noon, with a Twitter posting…
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Twitter Roundup Xtra: Tiwa Savage’s Twitfight
by 'Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Nigeria's pop sensation, Tiwa Savage got into a fight with a fan yesterday. The cause of the fight was not immediately ascertained but it appears a…
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@Gidi_Traffic, @KnewKeed, @ToolzO & Others – And the Winners of The Birdies are…!
by 'Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] #IncaseYouMissedIt ‘The Birdies’ are a spoof awards to end the year on an exciting note. There is no award ceremony. There are no plaques. Let’s just…
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Twitter Roundup Xtra: Bishop Oyedepo and the ‘holy slap’
by 'Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] If you still haven't gotten a grasp, let us fill you in on the gist: There's a video clip of Bishop David Oyedepo which has gone…
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Do MI & Jesse Jagz share the same phone? Twitter Roundup – 5 to 10 December!
By Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] @Tweet_Dbiosky: So @MI_Abaga blocked me? MONDAY: As the new week started, @umexix tweeted: “So much to do this week.. Baba God help me achieve them..” '@Sir_Scribbles' was itching…
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Short & Sleek: Twitter Roundup for 28 November to 3 December
By Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Gbagaun of the week: @KingAyisoba: "I have tribe mark, why am need a national ID again?" MONDAY: @MaiAtafoInspire had a great weekend and he told everyone…
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#InCaseYouMissed It: A recap of the TweetMeet with the Minister of Aviation
by 'Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] On Tuesday evening, the Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, took time out to interact with tweeters. The Minister of Aviation, with the hanfle: @stellaoduah, sat in for…
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You Tweet! "I’m not a surveillance camera hanging under a chopper," says @Gidi_Traffic
by ' Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] When you hear someone say, "Twitter keeps me company when I'm in traffic", then obviously that Nigerian isn't following @Gidi_Traffic. When you want up to…
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You Tweet! "An angry girlfriend will make me close down my Twitter account," says @eaboyeji
by 'Ifreke Inyang Iyinoluwa Aboyeji is the Director of Research and Development, Empowerment Squared and the co-founder of Bookneto (). What makes all these titles more interesting is that he is…
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Twitter Roundup! Sex, drug and fashion disasters
[31st October to 5th November] By 'Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] MONDAY: The week began with @habbey07's moaning: “I had a terrible weekend! It will surprise you to know that…
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Start Voting! The search for September/October You Tweet! begins
Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Once more, YNaija congratulates @MOsallyHITS who won the August Twitter Personality Poll. Sally, who is an integral part of the popular music label, Mo'Hits finished ahead of…
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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