The Thread: “You will never be President” “Your marabouts are defrauding you” | Twitter NG blasts Atiku

Like our people say, “the polity is hot, all man eye dey red, nobody wan hear word.” Politics is usually an explosive subject in these parts. It’s become worse now because of the tension in the land. So anyone making certain utterances should have familiarised themselves with the “Buyers Beware” clause (for politics): It can... Read More

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atiku abubakar, Atiku's presidential ambition, Kayode Ogundamisi, Politics, The Thread, twitter wars

April 29, 2017

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The Thread: Funmi Iyanda goes in hard on Nigerian youth and war erupts

The daily scuffles we see on social media daily are representative of the state of the Nigerian society itself. Whether religious or cultural; whether Fulani herdsmen, Boko Haram or the presidency, Nigeria is warring on many fronts. But the explosive conflict below is not on that level. It all began with History. Common history. But... Read More

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Funmi Iyanda, generation x, history, Military regime, Nigeria youth, The Thread, twitter wars

March 13, 2017

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Today’s Noisemakers: Hushpuppi, Davido, Tayo Faniran, Dr Joe Abah 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 even just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today: 1 Hushpuppi When... Read More

Opinion

Davido, Hushpuppy, Joe Abah, nigeria, noisemakers, Tayo Faniran, twitter wars

February 2, 2017

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The Thread: Nigerians slam Lauretta Onochie, Buhari’s SA on social media | #IstandWithTuface

Guess Lauretta Onochie, SA to the president on social media, did not read our painstakingly written memo, explaining how the presidential media team ought to conduct themselves because she thought it a brilliant idea to tweet this in the wake of 2Baba’s announcement for a protest, which is just 4 days away now. Please, not... Read More

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Lauretta Onochie, nigeria, protest, Tuface, twitter wars

January 31, 2017

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The Thread: BBOG’s Aisha Yesufu advises those attacking Tuface about the protest

This protest against 2Baba’s protest is still gathering storm on Twitter. Of course in controversial matters like this, there are those for, against and in-between. Whichever party you belong to, grab a stool and sip from Aunty Yesufu’s wellspring of wisdom. And stop arguing because it is “woke” to do. Do see below: Dear Fellow... Read More

Opinion

Aisha Yesufu, Blackface, nigeria, Ruggedman, Tuface, twitter wars

January 31, 2017

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The Thread: Burning questions for 2Baba’s critics

In case you are social media averse, and so do not know what is making the rounds today, we’ve got your back. Tuface is the no.1 trending topic on Twitter today because he was inspired to call for a protest against the government, which is not sitting well with a few folks. Reason? He has... Read More

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Blackface, Dr Bunmi, nigeria, protest, Tuface, twitter wars

January 27, 2017

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The Thread: Are we playing politics with Southern Kaduna?

Twitter saw an uproar yesterday over the credibility or otherwise of Southern Kaduna killings as exposed by Music Chocolate City Group boss, Audu Maikori. In one camp, the school of thought was Audu lied about the origin of the pictures, therefore he lied about all. In the other camp, the prevailing response was they must... Read More

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Buhari, el rufai, nigeria, Southern Kaduna, The Thread, twitter wars

January 26, 2017

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The Thread: An ethnic crisis is brewing on Twitter and Audu Maikori is in the crosshairs

Twitter NG is feeling the tremors over alleged deliberate falsehoods by Chocolate city boss, Audu Maikori. Some persons allege that the stories he’s told and the pictures he’s used to buttress those stories and canvass support for Southern Kaduna crisis are all false. He has been lumped in the same category as Femi Fani-Kayode and... Read More

Cover Stories, Opinion

Audi Maikori, Ethnic cleaning, nigeria, Religious violence, Southern Kaduna, twitter wars

January 26, 2017

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The Thread: ” How much is enough to dance on the corpses of your fellow Nigerians?” Southern Kaduna native comes to Audu Maikori’s defence

Advocacy is a thankless job anyday, so when Audu Maikori decided to raise thenecessary awareness of the havoc going on in Southern Kaduna, which someone aptly named “The Killing fields of Southern Kaduna”, no one thought his motive was suspect. Until today. When the coalition of @jag_bros, @Ayourb and others raised the distressing fact of... Read More

Cover Stories, Opinion

Audu Maikori, Ethnic cleansing, Genocise, Religious war, Southern Kaduna, Syria's mummy, twitter wars

January 26, 2017

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The Thread: Twitter wars | Audu Maikori is accused of spreading falsehood about Southern Kaduna genocide

This came out of left field, we swear, although the tweet directly below says something about a meeting of northern social media influencers. Hell Ruffy invited APC social media influencers to Kaduna recently. The uncoordinated attacks on @Audu is the outcome of the visit pic.twitter.com/5ONVbenh6O — IKECHUKWU (@iykimo) January 26, 2017 @Ayourb and @ jag_bros... Read More

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Audu Maikori, nigeria, Southern Kaduna, The Thread, twitter wars

January 12, 2017

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The Thread: Mr Eazi’s apologizes to Nigerians for his gaffe, but the response is mostly “sorry for yourself”

Stage name: Mr Eazi Real name: Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade Occupation: Musician Nationality: Nigerian He of the above bio began the explosive Ghana vs Naija Music wars on Twitter today with what many have described as an insensitive statement, but when he received the verbal thrashing of his entire life, he held a crucial meeting with himself... Read More

Cover Stories, Opinion

Ghanaian music, Mr Eazi, Nigerian Music, twitter wars

October 30, 2016

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The Thread: “Mental illness is not your fault”

There’s a lot to be said about how we treat persons with mental illness in Nigeria. And in a way, Pastor Sam Adeyemi’s tweets presented the platform for that discussion to be had. As the controversy regarding mental health issues and Pastor Sam Adeyemi’s tweets this morning still rages on Twitter, @ adebolarayo gives us a glimpse... Read More

Mental Illness, nigeria, Pastor Sam Adeyemi, twitter wars

September 9, 2016

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The Thread: This is specifically for the ‘woke’ Twitter

Urban dictionary defines being “Woke” as being aware, i.e. knowing what’s going on in the community. You know those Nigerians on twitter that always like to sound intelligent, like they know everything? Or those who argue relentlessly, without really listening? Or those who like to contest every itty-bitty thing, just to make a point? Just... Read More

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twitter wars, wailing wailers, woke

September 3, 2016

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Twitter Wars: #KenyavsNigeria tug of war over Mark Zuckerberg continues

There’s a war currently ongoing on twitter between netizens of Nigeria and Kenya. The cause of the war appears to be Mark Zuckerberg’s visit to the two African nations. Over the course of the night, Kenyan netizens unleashed deadly barbs at Nigeria. Each country is intent on proving their superiority over the other. Frankly, we don’t... Read More

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africa, Kenya, mark zuckerberg, netizens, nigeria, twitter wars

The Thread: “You will never be President” “Your marabouts are defrauding you” | Twitter NG blasts Atiku

The Thread: Funmi Iyanda goes in hard on Nigerian youth and war erupts

Today’s Noisemakers: Hushpuppi, Davido, Tayo Faniran, Dr Joe Abah and others

The Thread: Nigerians slam Lauretta Onochie, Buhari’s SA on social media | #IstandWithTuface

The Thread: BBOG’s Aisha Yesufu advises those attacking Tuface about the protest

The Thread: Burning questions for 2Baba’s critics

The Thread: Are we playing politics with Southern Kaduna?

The Thread: An ethnic crisis is brewing on Twitter and Audu Maikori is in the crosshairs

The Thread: ” How much is enough to dance on the corpses of your fellow Nigerians?” Southern Kaduna native comes to Audu Maikori’s defence

The Thread: Twitter wars | Audu Maikori is accused of spreading falsehood about Southern Kaduna genocide

The Thread: Mr Eazi’s apologizes to Nigerians for his gaffe, but the response is mostly “sorry for yourself”

The Thread: “Mental illness is not your fault”

The Thread: This is specifically for the ‘woke’ Twitter

Twitter Wars: #KenyavsNigeria tug of war over Mark Zuckerberg continues

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