Ever experienced an emotional ripple effect? That moment when an incident makes you reflect on the fact that this particular issue is a ‘recurring decimal,’ with no end in sight or when someone causes you such emotional distress and you begin to reminiscence on all the past troubles the said person has caused you. Such... Read More

Borno, Buhari, nigeria, north, twitter.

June 11, 2020

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All you need to know about the #IsMyManYourMan trend

by Toluwanimi Onakoya While the rest of the world was asleep, Nigerian Twitter was awake and hissing with drama. A lot of Nigerians have been known to delve into midnight Twitter activities which include posting a wide array of thirst traps while others are “asleep.” Last night’s activities took a wild turn when people started posting... Read More

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@TayoAmusan2, #IsYourManYourMan, twitter.

June 8, 2020

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There’s a new Baby Mama drama. Starring: Leader of the 30 billion gang?

For the longest time now, the benchmark for a perfect relationship has been the love tale between Davido and his soon to be bride, Chef Chioma. This couple have managed to serve, young Africans all over the world, the sort of couple goals that would make anyone salivate in envy. It is the perfect tale... Read More

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africa, angola, chioma, Davido, Larissa, nigeria, twitter.

June 7, 2020

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Diezani Alison-Madueke continues to wax strong despite being a wanted woman

If you wish to speak about corruption in Africa, especially in Nigeria, you may end up writing an entire book about it and you wouldn’t have even scratched the surface. Government corruption is a disease plaguing the whole world, but in Africa, this issue seems to be highly persistent. Corruption is terrible here, not because... Read More

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africa, corruption, Diezani Alison Madueke, Dominican Republic, minister of transportation, nigeria, twitter.

June 5, 2020

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People want change and they are calling for a new World Order

Want to know why everyone is talking about the new world? Well its simple, with all that is happening people are expectant of a global change. Looking back at history and revisiting some of the greatest tragedies that ever befell human kind, it may be difficult for some to comprehend just how people back then... Read More

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humanity, New World Order, twitter.

June 4, 2020

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Davido takes a break from fame leaving fans in amazement

Striking a balance between how much of yourself you give to the world, and how much of yourself is left for you, is something we’ve seen a number of famous people struggle with. It would seem that when one’s life revolves around other people, it’s easy to get caught up in their world and find... Read More

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Davido, instagram, twitter.

June 4, 2020

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Tacha became a worldwide trend and here’s how

Since last week, some of the hottest trending topics on social media and everywhere else have been centered around the sensitive issues that have resulted from the violence and injustice all over the world. From police brutality, to rape, to racial profiling caught on video. These topics have been hot buttons that they even managed... Read More

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BBN, instagram, Tacha, Tacha Power, twitter.

June 1, 2020

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Nigerians react to Wizkid’s tweet on Buhari and Trump

Throughout history, we’ve seen the magic that happens when the masses express their individuality outside of the oppressive oversight, systematically placed on them by the ruling class. If there is a positive lesson that we can take away from our past, it is the fact that the collective outcry of the masses and sometimes the... Read More

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Buhari, Mahatma Gandhi, middle east, MLK, nelson mandela, trump, twitter., wizkid

June 1, 2020

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#JusticeForUwa may just be exposing potential rapists hiding in our midst

As with most of the cases relating to social injustice, it is not so much the crime itself that is committed that weighs us down as a community, but a combination of variables which if not addressed worsens the whole situation, factors such as: what we are doing as a people to combat the problem,... Read More

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facebook, twitter., Uwa

May 29, 2020

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#JusticeForTina: Another day, another avoidable death. When will justice be done?

We all hate to see it, but there often come moments where anyone with a sane and sound mind questions whether or not the cycle of violence and oppression will ever come to an end. It comes to mind when we witness tragic incidents or hear about some mishaps. We question it when due to... Read More

Deep Dive

#justicefortina, PoliceNG, twitter.

May 26, 2020

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Merit or party loyalty: Here’s why #WhoIsAfraidofToniKan is trending

There are a number of political figures whose names we often expect to appear on the news. For these personalities, the topic that brought them to the news is almost irrelevant, no matter how trivial it may seem. Once it is connected to them, it is sure to become a trending topic. In many cases,... Read More

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government, media aide, PDP. APC, Toni Kan, Toni Kan Onwordi, twitter.

May 25, 2020

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#AfricaDay shook the internet today and here’s why

To say the year 2020 has been peculiar so far would be a huge understatement. Since the beginning of the year, we have witnessed some unforeseen mishaps, one of which we find ourselves desperately battling. In spite of everything, there are still those moments that serve as a reminder that humanity has and always will... Read More

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addis ababa, africa, Africa Day, Africa Liberation day, Ethiopia, twitter.

May 22, 2020

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Sack of NECO Registrar provokes argument on ‘usefulness’ of examination body

It’s unfortunate how corruption always manages to find its way into every sector in Nigeria. Practically every tier of government in Nigeria (federal to local) is enmeshed in some degree of corruption, public institutions and even those you would think would uphold certain moral standard; the religious and educational institutions, as well as the most... Read More

Deep Dive

Buhari, neco, Prof Uwakwe, twitter., WAEC

May 22, 2020

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#BHTMustEnd: Nigerians on Twitter rally behind troops to end terrorism

Once upon a time, ‘war on terrorism’ was a phrase synonymous with foreign media only. Extremist groups taking up arms, to fight for whatever course they believe in were stories we often watched on CNN or read in the foreign sections of the newspaper, but fast forward to the present where war on terrorism has... Read More

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#BHTmustend, #BokoHaram, Chibok girls. UN building, Nigerian troops, twitter.

May 18, 2020

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Twitter users go head-to-head over tweet on ‘anxiety’

I saw a viral tweet about someone getting anxiety over phonecalls, and another about anxiety over texting. Life is so good that banal things like texts and calls give people a reason to be anxious. 😒 We're truly living in the best days. — Chairman AW (@AffiSupaStar) May 17, 2020 This was the tweet that... Read More

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Affi, AIDS, anxiety, Coronavirus, hiv, twitter.

May 15, 2020

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Mr Biggs: The Nigerian fast food chain that defined a generation of Nigerians

If the mere mention of food alone triggers a deep craving for the munchies within you, then its advisable that you stay away from a certain trend on Twitter right now, as one stroll down the timeline would have you fantasizing about of all the original recipes Mr Biggs, one time monopoly leader of the... Read More

Delta is the hotbed as divided opinions greet alleged attack on herdsmen

Nigeria, a territory with a little more than 200 tribes is no stranger to ethnic conflicts. Dating back to when the country was founded, many indigenous tribes have found themselves in the ugly scenario of clashing with one another based on religious, cultural and political differences. Having to abide by a singular constitution, while upholding... Read More

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delta state, Fulani herdsmen, nigeria, nigerian government, twitter.

May 8, 2020

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Wike’s ‘Lockdown Republic’ gains fans on Twitter

From rumors that the President of Russia; Vladimir Putin released a hundred lions on the streets of Moscow, to keep people indoors during the lockdown, to the French government issuing up to 123 euros (N52,ooo), in fines for those caught violating lockdown rules, it seems a lot of governments all over the world are employing... Read More

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France, Nyesom Wike, port hacourt, Puttin, Rivers State, Russia, twitter., wike

May 7, 2020

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Igbo is trending and there can hardly be a more beautiful conversation

Besides its prominence as an essential channel of communication with people of diverse backgrounds, Twitter has become a handy tool for most people to let the world hear their voice, especially as a platform to rant and vent out grievances. This makes it evident that the more controversial a topic may be, the more likely... Read More

What to remember from the Uganda VS Nigeria Twitter war

Uganda is in a headlock with Nigeria in a Twitter war that has raged for most of the weekend. This is not the first time that the self-proclaimed ‘Giant of Africa’ is caught in an online battle for supremacy which the country ultimately wins by the sheer power of numbers, and some will argue a... Read More

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africa, nigeria, twitter., UGANIG

April 30, 2020

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‘Sexual consent’ dominates conversation as allegation of sexual assault resurfaces on Twitter

Ah, consent! The one topic people on social media, particularly Twitter, that some can’t seem to get enough of. It is a subject of astronomical proportions, and has led to some of the most heated and interesting arguments on the streets of Twitter. This issue is so sensitive that not only cause heated arguments, but... Read More

Deep Dive

Lola Ogun, Otis, twitter.

April 30, 2020

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Here’s why Timini’s alleged relationship with undergraduate girlfriend became gist for the timeline

At this point, you may be expecting a little too much if you expect that Nigerians have outgrown some topics, believing that we have reached a consensus on topics that are socially acceptable and those that are not. Sadly, people still have a hard time accepting things that don’t quite conform to their own personal... Read More

Deep Dive

Beyoncé, JayZ, Lydia Agahan, lydiaagahan, Regina Daniels, Timini, Timini Egbuson, twitter.

April 23, 2020

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Beyond debates; $21k viral video provokes epic #ThrowbackThursday | The #YNaijaCover

Thursday as many other days ended with another Lockdown Special on the Nigerian social media space, as the timelines from Twitter to Facebook and even Instagram were buzzing with reactions to a viral video where a Zambian was recorded by his wife furiously slapping his son for failing his exam and been absent for his... Read More

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21000 USD, George Bester, MTN Zambia, twitter., Zambia, Zambia Police Child Protection Unit

April 1, 2020

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Burna Boy’s cable burnt again? | The #YNaijaCover

Grammy nominee, Damini ‘Burna Boy’ Ogulu has been enraged by Twitter users over criticism that he’s being “too proud and arrogant” and the singer has threatened to quit the app. The latest development is coming on the heels of disparaging comments he made against Reekado Banks who signified interest in a “battle of hits,” he (Burna) had announced... Read More

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African Giant, battle of hits, Burna, Burna boy, Damini ‘Burna Boy’ Ogulu, Reekado Banks, tweeps, twitter., YCover

March 19, 2020

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Yahoo boys are evolving: Love scams are out, fake news is in

From Naira Marley to President Buhari, everyone has been talking about online fraud and how intertwined with Nigeria’s public image it has become. To be fair, this generalization around Yahoo Boys is one that we have earned, as many Nigerians, at home and in the diaspora engage in fraud, using a diverse spectrum of methods... Read More

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Political espionage, political propaganda, twitter.

January 8, 2020

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Expect your favorite influencer to get suspended this 2020

Influencer. It has become near impossible to have any reasonable conversation about marketing, advertising or media without referencing the influencer. The term didn’t exist a decade ago, and the people who could have been described as influencers then were already powerful with a circle of influence and the approval of gate keepers. Today’s influencer market... Read More

Jack was in Lagos last weekend, preaching the gospel of Twitter

On Thursday evening, we got a last minute email. Jack Dorsey, the mercurial man behind the social media platform preferred by presidents was making a surprise visit to Lagos and wanted to meet everyone. Since Dorsey introduced his platform in 2006, it has been the preferred platform for upwardly mobile, socially conscious Nigerians looking to... Read More

Here are the funny tweets we saw from Nigerians on the internet today

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 issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: Suit and tie yahoo yahoo is the new hustle now!! Aspire... Read More

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Funny tweets from Nigerians, twitter.

October 15, 2019

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Here are the funny tweets we saw from Nigerians on the internet today

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their funny rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw today: National ID 3k lemaooooooo ?? I’ll rather buy Amala... Read More

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Funny tweets by Nigerians, twitter.

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There’s a new Baby Mama drama. Starring: Leader of the 30 billion gang?

Diezani Alison-Madueke continues to wax strong despite being a wanted woman

People want change and they are calling for a new World Order

Davido takes a break from fame leaving fans in amazement

Tacha became a worldwide trend and here’s how

Nigerians react to Wizkid’s tweet on Buhari and Trump

#JusticeForUwa may just be exposing potential rapists hiding in our midst

#JusticeForTina: Another day, another avoidable death. When will justice be done?

Merit or party loyalty: Here’s why #WhoIsAfraidofToniKan is trending

#AfricaDay shook the internet today and here’s why

Sack of NECO Registrar provokes argument on ‘usefulness’ of examination body

#BHTMustEnd: Nigerians on Twitter rally behind troops to end terrorism

Twitter users go head-to-head over tweet on ‘anxiety’

Mr Biggs: The Nigerian fast food chain that defined a generation of Nigerians

Delta is the hotbed as divided opinions greet alleged attack on herdsmen

Wike’s ‘Lockdown Republic’ gains fans on Twitter

Igbo is trending and there can hardly be a more beautiful conversation

What to remember from the Uganda VS Nigeria Twitter war

‘Sexual consent’ dominates conversation as allegation of sexual assault resurfaces on Twitter

Here’s why Timini’s alleged relationship with undergraduate girlfriend became gist for the timeline

Beyond debates; $21k viral video provokes epic #ThrowbackThursday | The #YNaijaCover

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Yahoo boys are evolving: Love scams are out, fake news is in

Expect your favorite influencer to get suspended this 2020

Jack was in Lagos last weekend, preaching the gospel of Twitter

Here are the funny tweets we saw from Nigerians on the internet today

Here are the funny tweets we saw from Nigerians on the internet today

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