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February 24, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Dino Melaye has absolutely no chill for Kogi’s Gov. Bello

It is no longer news that there is no love lost between the Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello and the Senator representing Kogi West constituency in the Senate,, Dino Melaye. Only last month, Senator Melaye declared the governor unfit to govern the state and described him as “a small rat in politics“. He went on... Read More
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February 23, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Is Senator Shehu Sani throwing shade?

It’s this tweet that has us asking questions. Some are fervently praying;Some are ferociously preying. — Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) February 23, 2017 At a time in the country where virtually everyone at the top is taking advantage of the situation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s health status and prolonged vacation, it is not unlikely that... Read More
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February 22, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Babatunde Gbadamosi, Adesuwa Etomi, BBOG, CNN and others

Everyday 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, 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:... Read More
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February 21, 2017

The Thread: #StrandedBae shows us why you can’t trust men

What’s with all these strange stories coming out of Twitter?  In the month of love, no less. Last week, it was #HurtBae, which got everyone riled up. Now it’s #StrandedBae. Do see below: https://twitter.com/__iamqueenk/status/833541030813241344 soooo, me and this been in love with eachother, planning life goals and shit. Planning trips, ya know stuff like that... Read More
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February 20, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Guess who’s back? Hon Jibrin rallies support for Acting President Osinbajo

Did anyone miss Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin’s numbered tweets? Sure did! After his Twitter hiatus that was followed by a few personal tweets here and there, the suspended lawmaker has returned to Twitter with a thread in honour of Acting President Yemi Osinbajo’s , a word of advice to President Muhammadu Buhari, some truths about death... Read More
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February 18, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Femi Kuti, Pa Ikhide, Bashir Ahmaad 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, 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... Read More
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February 18, 2017

#FreeAudu: Governor El-Rufai needs to bring charges against Audu Maikori, for his own sake

The reactions to the arrest of Chocolate City Entertainment boss, Audu Maikori have spiralled since Nigerians woke up to the news. We reported late Friday night that Maikori had been arrested in Lagos by the Nigerian Police and was flown to Abuja where he is held in the Police Headquarters. According to his lawyer, he... Read More
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February 18, 2017

Backstory: #SouthernKaduna killings and the arrest of Audu Maikori | #FreeAudu

Audu Maikori is the CEO of Chocolate City Entertainment and one of the most vocal advocates against the spate of killings in Southern Kaduna, Nigeria. At noon on Friday, he was picked up by men of the Nigeria Police Force in Lagos and was flown to the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Mr Maikori’s lawyer, Mark... Read More
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February 17, 2017

The Thread: “#FreeAudu Maikori. He is not your problem” | Top 10 tweets about Audu’s arrest

Audu Maikori’s arrest has awakened the anger and sense of injustice within Nigerian citizens, who cannot wrap their heads around the validity of his arrest, whilst the Fulani herdsmen killers in the Southern Kaduna territory are not accosted. Do see below: Arresting @Audu Maikori for crying out on SOUTHERN KADUNA killings is uncalled for…. Cc @elrufai... Read More
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February 14, 2017

The Thread: Nigerians are not here for Gov. Fayose’s complaints

Maybe it’s the timing of his tweet, being Valentine’s Day. Maybe Nigerians are just tired of complaints and excuses. Maybe it’s his history with funds and banks… Whatever the case, Nigerians did not receive Fayose’s tweet well. Hardly anyone was on his side. Do see below. Out of the 36 States in Nigeria, Ekiti is the... Read More
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Femi Kuti says Obasanjo is a bad leader and a failure as President | YNaija.com
February 14, 2017

Why our hospitals will never improve – Femi Kuti

Government officials don't trust their lives or that of their loved ones in the hands of our government hospitals. That says a lot . — Femi Anikulapo-Kuti (@Femiakuti) February 14, 2017   Afro-beat musician Femi Kuti says hospitals in the country will only improve if it became mandatory for government officials to receive treatment in... Read More
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February 14, 2017

#Valentines: Michelle Obama has these words for her husband, Barack

Former first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama Tuesday shared a Valentine’s Day message to her husband Barack. Earlier, Obama had celebrated Michelle in a tweet. In her own message, Michelle said, “Happy Valentine’s Day to the love of my life and favorite island mate, Barack Obama. #valentines” Happy Valentine's Day to the love of... Read More
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February 14, 2017

See Barack Obama’s lovely Valentine message to his wife, Michelle

Immediate past President of the United States, Barack Obama Wednesday shared a tweet to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day. Obama appreciated his wife, Michelle who he has been with for 28 years. “Happy Valentine’s Day, Michelle Obama! Almost 28 years with you, but it always feels new,” he said. Happy Valentine’s Day, @michelleobama! Almost 28 years... Read More
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February 14, 2017

It’s official! Hillary Clinton is the queen of troll

Presidential candidate in the US elections in November, Hillary Clinton has not been particularly vocal since the Trump administration took over the White House. But with one occasional tweet after the other, she has made the loudest noise leaving everyone who can’t stomach her truths completely provoked… On Monday, White House National Security Adviser, Michael... Read More
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February 13, 2017

FG confirms Trump will speak with Buhari today

The federal government Monday confirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari will speak with US president, Donald Trump. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama stated this via his Twitter account. “President Trump will speak with President Buhari at 3:45 PM Nigerian time, today @WhiteHouse @POTUS @realDonaldTrump @NGRPresident @MBuhari,” he tweeted. President Trump will speak with President Buhari... Read More
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February 9, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Dogara, Tinubu, Oba of Lagos 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, 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... Read More
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February 6, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Has Senator Murray-Bruce seen his Twitter timeline recently?

We’re completely appalled by how low Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has gone with his Twitter account. When did it become okay for a sitting Senator of the Federal Republic to associate himself with useless Twitter banter? We didn’t have reason to be worried when he took to promoting the ideals of former president Goodluck Jonathan and... Read More
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February 5, 2017

James Ibori may have just opened a Twitter account. Here are his first tweets

Former Delta governor and ex-convict, James Onanefe Ibori may have just opened a Twitter account. Ibori, who arrived Nigeria on Saturday was picked up at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja by the Department of State Services (DSS). He later left the DSS Headquarters for hometown, Oghara in Delta after meeting with Lawal Daura, head... Read More
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February 5, 2017

The Thread: “I hope he is safe”; Nigerians worry for 2Baba’s wellbeing

In the wake of 2bab’s cancellation of the February 6th nationwide protest, Nigerians are worried for the singer, particularly as the video he put out on Instagram does not show him in the best frame of mind.   Do see below: https://www.instagram.com/p/BQGwpwMDM-K/ Reactions "Tuface is a coward. Only small threat and he-" pic.twitter.com/dGaK9vr2MW — Vaginal... Read More
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February 5, 2017

Trump angered by judge’s decision to halt travel ban

US President Donald Trump has expressed anger over the decision of a federal judge to halt his travel ban. Federal Judge James Robart, a George W. Bush appointee who presides in Seattle, halted the enforcement of Trump’s order Friday night, effective nationwide. Ruling in a lawsuit brought by the attorneys general of Washington state and... Read More
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February 4, 2017

Our Central Bank went mad this morning, but quickly recovered

Our attention has been called to the biggest gaffe of the weekend. The Twitter handle for Nigeria’s Central Bank sent out tweets campaigning for CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele’s office. The tweets are not a mistake, they only came out through the wrong channel. But this is good because we know now that Godwin Emefiele is... Read More
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