We will never forget our Chibok daughters – PDP Chairman, Adamu Mu’azu insists

by James Sambo The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, insists that the federal government can never forget the abducted Chibok girls. Mu’azu says that the government will never give up on the rescue of the 276 secondary schoolgirls that were kidnapped by Boko Haram over a year ago on... Read More

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Adamu Mu'azu, Chairman, Chibok girls, PDP, twitter.

April 15, 2015

‘Change’ is not just a slogan for campaign – VP-elect Osinbajo has a message for you (TWEETS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Vice President elect, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has assured Nigerians that the ‘change’ slogan of the All Progressives Congress, was not meant for campaigning alone. While thanking everyone that voted for the APC in last weekend’s election, Osinbajo wrote on Twitter: “For us, Change is not just a campaign slogan; Change is possible;... Read More

#Maha Al-Sudani, APC, Change, nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, twitter.

April 7, 2015

‘He does not speak for us’ | Finally, APC condemns Oba of Lagos (TWEETS)

by Damilola Jagun The All Progressives Congress has condemned the threatening comments made by the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, against the Igbo ethnic groups in Lagos state. The party, in an attempt to stay out of the brouhaha, has completely distanced itself from the mess created by the first class monarch. In a series... Read More

Akinwunmi Ambode, lagos state, oba of lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, twitter.

April 6, 2015

The search continues – so where, when and to whom did Oba Akiolu say these things? (TWEETS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Earlier today, it was reported that the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, held a meeting with some Igbo residents, whom he threatened to make life miserable for, should they vote against the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Akinwunmi Ambode, in Saturday’s governorship election of the state. The story which was sourced... Read More

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April 3, 2015

It’s a lie, I’m not planning to host Buhari’s wife – Bola Shagaya

by Akan Ido Billionaire businesswoman, Bola Shagaya has denied reports that she planned to host Aisha, the wife of President-Elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to a lavish dinner. Shagaya who is known to be close to several past First Ladies, including Dame Patience Jonathan, denied any such plans and warned all those spreading such rumours to desist... Read More

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April 1, 2015

‘Jega’s P.A is a cutey’ || Forget the vote collation, Twitter ladies have something more interesting

by Chinwe Okafor Apparently something was more interesting than the nation’s attentiveness to INEC on the announcement of whom the next president of Nigeria would be. This particular interest also got the ladies of Twitter drooling. What or who it is? The INEC chairman’s Personal Assistant. While the nation sat glued in front of their... Read More

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Girls, Jega, Personal Assistant, twitter.

March 31, 2015

Orubebe is now tweeting – See what he is saying (TWEETS)

by Kolapo Olapoju After attempting to disrupt proceedings during the announcement of the presidential election results, Former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe, has taken to Twitter to rationalize his actions and vent further. See below tweets from the PDP member: At the ICC, I stood for the right of our people. We will... Read More

Godsday Orubebe, twitter.

March 29, 2015

This is how Jonathan will win the election || GEJ supporter explains in 55 tweets

by Azubuike Azikiwe A Pro-Jonathan and PDP supporter on Twitter, who’s known as ‘7th Dimension’ has shared series of tweets to illustrate how the President would safely secure re-election after the polls. Tweeting from the handle, @7DLife_NG, the President’s apologist made his point in 55 tweets: 1. Attention: Most have been grossly hypnotized by phantom... Read More

7th dimension, President Goodluck Jonathan, presidential election, twitter.

March 27, 2015

Buhari’s private jet prevented from flying out of Abuja

by Kolapo Olapoju According to reports from various sources, the private jet conveying Muhammadu Buhari from Abuja to his hometown, Daura, Katsina, is being prevented from taking off. The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress was said to be flying out of Abuja to Daura, where he would cast his vote during Saturday’s presidential... Read More

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March 27, 2015

Nigerian military claims to have recaptured Gwoza from Boko Haram (PHOTOS)

by Panshak Ibrahim Nigerian troops claims to have recaptured the town of Gwoza from Boko Haram. The Islamic terrorist sect had declared the town an Islamic caliphacy in the town after capturing it last year. The Defence Headquarters announced the development on Friday, March 27, on its Twitter page as well as its official website.... Read More

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March 23, 2015

What Twitter users want you to #TellYourNeighbour before voting – Top 10 tweets

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerians on micro-blogging platform, Twitter, have been engaged in a conversation about the upcoming presidential election of Saturday, March 28. Through a hashtag #TellYourNeighbour, Twitter users spoke about things to take into cognizance before casting their votes. Read below the top 10 tweets from #TellYourNeighbour: #TellYourNeighbour dt the newly locomotive train procured... Read More

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March 13, 2015

Aww, Oby Ezekwesili celebrates her ‘Shepherd’ on his birthday (LOOK)

by Temitope Onitiju Behind every great man is a woman, and vice-versa. Former Minister of Education and convener of the Bring Back Our Girls campaign, Obiageli Ezekwesili, is celebrating her husband who is a year older today. Ezekwesili lauded her husband, Chinedu Ezekwesili, with a heartfelt message on her Twitter page. She added the caption: “He is... Read More

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birthday, Chinedu Ezekwesili, Obiageli Ezekwesili, twitter.

March 12, 2015

‘My father used rituals to destroy us’ || Ex-gov Olunloyo’s daughter reveals horrible family secrets (TWEETS)

by Chinwe Okafor Kemi Olunloyo, the daughter of an erstwhile governor of Oyo state, Victor Omololu Olunloyo, has been on rampage all morning on micro-blogging platform, Twitter. She has been dishing out some dirty details of her family, especially her father, whom she says used rituals to control the entire family. Below are tweets from... Read More

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March 10, 2015

Haaaaaaaay, this GEJ billboard can lie o! (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Somewhere along Ahmadu Bello way, in Abuja, a Pro-Jonathan billboard carries a false caption, saying: “Under Goodluck, 86% of the economy is now non oil.” In the past couple of hours, the claim made in the billboard has generated immense conversation on micro-blogging platform, Twitter. Twitter users are of the opinion that the claim... Read More

Ahmadu Bello, economy, Goodluck Jonathan, twitter.

March 9, 2015

That awkward moment when Nigeria’s Aviation minister gets stranded at the airport

by Kolapo Olapoju In a case of classic irony, the Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has been stranded at the Abuja airport for a couple of hours. Not surprisingly the airline responsible for the flight delay is Arik airline. While stating his ordeal on micro-blogging platform, Twitter, Chidoka said he was heading to Lagos and... Read More

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Abuja, Arik Airline, minister of aviation, Osita Chidoka, twitter.

March 4, 2015

Noble Igwe, Elnathan John, Falz the Bahd Guy… look who else made the #YNaijaPowerList for social media

by Wilfred Okiche As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 4th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are navigating the increasingly complex world of social media to get things done. From popular bloggers to interactive marketing strategists, style gurus to plain mischief makers, these guys speak and we listen. Bankole... Read More

#YNaijaPowerList, Cheta Nwanze, Chimamanda Adichie, Dark Corner, Ediong Umoh, elnathan john, falz the bahd guy, instagram, Linda Ikeji, nigeria, noble igwe, Politics, Tosin Ajibade, twitter.

March 3, 2015

Boko Haram beheads 2 ‘spies’ in ISIS-style execution (Viewer Discretion)

by Panshak Ibrahim Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, has released a new video showing the execution two alleged spies. Before the pair were beheaded, one of the men was compelled to make a full confession and explain his ‘crimes’ to the camera. The gruesome execution video called ‘Harvest of Spies’ is similar to those posted... Read More

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March 2, 2015

PDP claims opposition leaders are behind nationwide fuel scarcity

by Kolapo Olapoju National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adamu Mu’azu, has alleged that the current fuel scarcity in the country was sponsored by opposition leaders. In a series of tweets on his official Twitter page, Mu’azu claimed that some opposition leaders and other ‘vested interests’ were behind the hoarding of fuel which,... Read More

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March 1, 2015

…And rapper, MI gets a reply from the management of Quilox (READ)

by Akan Ido Not a few of MI Abaga’s fans were jolted off their seats when the rapper went on Twitter to rant about the ‘ill-treatment’ he suffered at the popular Lagos club, Quilox. In a series of tweets which revealed how displeased he was, MI called for the sack of the club’s management and went... Read More

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February 28, 2015

Jude Egbas: And then they wished Buhari dead

by Jude Egbas It was sad to read young Nigerians prattle on social media about Buhari’s health at a time of grave insecurity and a sinking economy. No, we have to raise the bar. In the last couple of weeks, our moral compass and value system has sunk to the lowest depths imaginable on the... Read More

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February 28, 2015

Don’t miss it! Vector headlines Airtel/Trace Music Stars Grand Finale today

by Damilola Jagun Nigeria’s king of rap, Vector Tha Viper will be thrilling his fans to a mega performance at the grand finale of the Airtel/Trace music stars competition. It will be recalled that the Shiga crooner started a tour towards the end of last year, of different universities around the country, delivering rousing performances... Read More

Airtel, instagram, Music stars, trace, twitter., Vector

February 28, 2015

People like you cannot be the face of the police || In 10 tweets, Ezekwesili gives Mbu a dressing down

by Kolapo Olapoju Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has lashed out at Assistant Inspector-General of Poilce, Joseph Mbu, over his recent comments where he urged Police officers to shoot 20 civilians for every one of them killed during the forthcoming general elections. The Convener of the #BringBackOurGirls group on Saturday, February 28, criticized the... Read More

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#BBOG, AIG, Joseph Mbu, nigeria, Obiageli Ezekwesili, Patience Jonathan, police, Rivers, twitter.

February 26, 2015

#BokoHaramNeverAgain: Doyin Okupe creates victory hashtag against terrorism

by Kolapo Olapoju The Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Doyin Okupe has created a hashtag in anticipation of the Nigerian troops’ victory over the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. While expressing his delight at the recent string of successes recorded by the troops in the war against the insurgents,... Read More

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boko haram, Doyin Okupe, Nigerian troops, twitter.

February 14, 2015

Look what ‘Boko Haram insurgents’ have been sharing in the North (PHOTO)

by Akan Ido Men believed to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect have allegedly distributed leaflets warning the people of Gombe against voting in the coming elections or risk getting killed. A Twitter user, @zvyyvd posted pictures of leaflets written in Hausa Language essentially warning Nigerian citizens living in the North east of the... Read More

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February 9, 2015

Aha: Doyin Okupe just called someone a child of ‘Satan’

by Damilola Jagun Somebody must have gotten Doyin Okupe very angry… to have called them ‘children of Satan’. The Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan got agitated with some Twitter users on Sunday, February 8 and it all escalated so quickly. Okupe had no subtle way of expressing his rage as... Read More

APC, children of satan, Doyin Okupe, President Goodluck Jonathan, twitter.

February 7, 2015

Tolu Ogunlesi & Japheth Omojuwa go in on ‘election postponement talk’ (TWEETS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Ever since the report of ‘possible election postponement’ was dropped through the grapevine, the internet has gone into overdrive with conversation, protest, arguments, counter-arguments on the subject. Two of the most vocal Twitter users harping on the election postponement brouhaha, are award-winning journalist, Tolu Ogunlesi and public speaker and columnist, Japheth Omojuwa.... Read More

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February 7, 2015

INEC pushes back / We have not (yet) postponed elections

by Kolapo Olapoju Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has reacted to the report by Associated Press (AP), saying the general election has been postponed. AP had reported that an official of the commission disclosed that the polls had been pushed forward. However, INEC, through its Twitter page, maintained that it had not yet made any... Read More

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February 5, 2015

No time: King of Jordan to personally lead airstrike against ISIS

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the brutal execution of Jordanian pilot, Moaz Kasabeh, by terrorist sect, ISIS, King Abdullah of Jordan is expected to personally lead series of airstrikes against Islamic State positions. According to Shafaqna news and Iraqinews.com, King Abdullah is personally involved in conducting the air strikes. IraqiNews report said: “The Jordanian King Abdullah... Read More

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February 3, 2015

An entire bar watched this couple have late-night office sex (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor Oops. Two New Zealand insurance company employees are likely to have their jobs at the risk of termination following their failed attempt at office sex that went viral. Little did they know that the office’s giant well-lit windows faced out toward a bar of drunk patrons. “The whole pub knew about it and... Read More

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We will never forget our Chibok daughters – PDP Chairman, Adamu Mu’azu insists

‘Change’ is not just a slogan for campaign – VP-elect Osinbajo has a message for you (TWEETS)

‘He does not speak for us’ | Finally, APC condemns Oba of Lagos (TWEETS)

The search continues – so where, when and to whom did Oba Akiolu say these things? (TWEETS)

It’s a lie, I’m not planning to host Buhari’s wife – Bola Shagaya

‘Jega’s P.A is a cutey’ || Forget the vote collation, Twitter ladies have something more interesting

Orubebe is now tweeting – See what he is saying (TWEETS)

This is how Jonathan will win the election || GEJ supporter explains in 55 tweets

Buhari’s private jet prevented from flying out of Abuja

Nigerian military claims to have recaptured Gwoza from Boko Haram (PHOTOS)

What Twitter users want you to #TellYourNeighbour before voting – Top 10 tweets

Aww, Oby Ezekwesili celebrates her ‘Shepherd’ on his birthday (LOOK)

‘My father used rituals to destroy us’ || Ex-gov Olunloyo’s daughter reveals horrible family secrets (TWEETS)

Haaaaaaaay, this GEJ billboard can lie o! (LOOK)

That awkward moment when Nigeria’s Aviation minister gets stranded at the airport

Noble Igwe, Elnathan John, Falz the Bahd Guy… look who else made the #YNaijaPowerList for social media

Boko Haram beheads 2 ‘spies’ in ISIS-style execution (Viewer Discretion)

PDP claims opposition leaders are behind nationwide fuel scarcity

…And rapper, MI gets a reply from the management of Quilox (READ)

Jude Egbas: And then they wished Buhari dead

Don’t miss it! Vector headlines Airtel/Trace Music Stars Grand Finale today

People like you cannot be the face of the police || In 10 tweets, Ezekwesili gives Mbu a dressing down

#BokoHaramNeverAgain: Doyin Okupe creates victory hashtag against terrorism

I don’t have any social media account – OBJ disowns controversial tweets

Look what ‘Boko Haram insurgents’ have been sharing in the North (PHOTO)

Aha: Doyin Okupe just called someone a child of ‘Satan’

Tolu Ogunlesi & Japheth Omojuwa go in on ‘election postponement talk’ (TWEETS)

INEC pushes back / We have not (yet) postponed elections

No time: King of Jordan to personally lead airstrike against ISIS

An entire bar watched this couple have late-night office sex (LOOK)

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