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 just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers.
Here’s our list from today:
1 Editi Effiong
The people of Makurdi in Benue state have been devastated by floods, resulting from heavy rainfall which began 4 days ago. The children of Twitter mourn the sparse news coverage compared to that of the widely broadcast Hurricane Harvey counterparts.
2. Collins
So SJWs took it upon themselves to bombard Twitter with pictures of the havoc in Benue, in a bid to raise awareness:
https://twitter.com/SalamatSulyman/status/903007306128003093
While you're standing with Houston, please also pray for my people in Makurdi#Flood pic.twitter.com/nCao9pwIeH
— Callings (@CollinsUma) August 30, 2017
It's a dire situation in Makurdi at the moment. Hundreds are homeless. Snakes swimming in the waters, biting some.
— Callings (@CollinsUma) August 31, 2017
Makurdi floodwaters in pictures #Resilient pic.twitter.com/S0bI4tIrDh
— GoldStar⭐️ (@Giorgi1881) August 31, 2017
Wow, this is a major one. Any changes with the current situation? https://t.co/WxcLY4xYbW
— Adebiyi Oluseyi (@seyiakano) August 31, 2017
Slowly, but surely a community of volunteers was raised on TwitterNG, to render help to the displaced:
Anyone in Makurdi that wants to offer TEMPORARY shelter for the displaced victims of the flood should indicate so we Rt please.
— Leme (@Abdulrahmanleme) August 31, 2017
If you're displaced by the flood in Makurdi or you know someone who is, please send me a DM. You can come to our house in Makurdi.
— That Andy (@AndyMadaki) August 31, 2017
With all due respect Benue needs cash/ food/clothing/ shelter not just prayers.. indeed those items are answered prayers to them! Pls RT pic.twitter.com/ZBB1ZlRdmH
— AuduMaikori (@Audu) August 31, 2017
This is Benue over 2000 people displaced.Prayers aside the people need cash. If you are working on a fundraiser pls contact me. Kindly RT pic.twitter.com/gaLT0DndeX
— AuduMaikori (@Audu) August 31, 2017
Hello Tweeps,
Does anyone know individuals and/or organizations providing relief materials and supports to victims of the Makurdi flood?
— Bukky Shonibare (@BukkyShonibare) August 31, 2017
Who knows of any reputable organisations or people organising relief materials for the people affected by the flooding in Makurdi?
— Abike (@Jollz) August 31, 2017
3. Abike
Abike will be sending relief materials down to Benue. If you want to pitch in financially, see details below:
Yay! I've found someone trustworthy going to Makurdi over the short holiday. I'm raising money to buy food and medical supplies for the
— Abike (@Jollz) August 31, 2017
people affected by the flooding in Makurdi (over 15,000 people were displaced).
— Abike (@Jollz) August 31, 2017
Kobo was spent.
— Abike (@Jollz) August 31, 2017
Alternatively…
If you don't feel comfortable giving me money here is an organisation you can give to help the relief efforts in Benue! Every little helps pic.twitter.com/UrRhOV8HQI
— Abike (@Jollz) August 31, 2017
#PrayForBenue
To everyone affected by the flood in Makurdi, stay strong, stay safe & know that our prayers are with you
— FAVOUR ONYEOZIRI (GCFR) (@Rouvafe) August 31, 2017
Love and prayers for Makurdi ??????
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) August 31, 2017
Thoughts, prayers and love for the people of Makurdi. This too shall pass.
— Dr. Dipo Awojide (@OgbeniDipo) August 31, 2017
Amen.
4. President Buhari
So we had a very latecomer to the scene. 4 days after the floods began and about 24 hours after TwitterNg began to rally support for the victims, Prsident Buhari pokes his head in to assure us of his “great concern”. TwitterNG lambasted him, as a mama bear is wont to do when someone tries to mess with her cub.
Here are a few others:
5. Sean Tizzle
Nigeria is not the only place suffering the unfortunate effects of torrential rains. Texas, USA is still in the throes of one. But when Nigerian musician Sean Tizzle tweeted about raising money for Houston, Nigerians reacted:
With the current situation in Houston, I am pledging $0.10/1N for every RT this gets! Please forward this so we can help out those in need!
— Sean Tizzle (@iamseantizzle) August 31, 2017
Makurdi nko? SMH
— AJ (@iam_aminujoshua) August 31, 2017
How about those in Makurdi??? https://t.co/ierA7PbLCa
— Instagram:olalekan__ (@Slamnizzle) August 31, 2017
Benue is flooded they need it
— otunba serubawon (@slimsazzy) August 31, 2017
And Tizzle did a heart check and tweeted accordingly:
With the current situation in Benue, I am pledging 10N for every RT this gets! Please forward this so we can help out those in need!
— Sean Tizzle (@iamseantizzle) August 31, 2017
Even at that, Nigerians still called ojoro:
Make it 1000N for sub
— Kayode Lamar (@kayodelamar) August 31, 2017
6. Atiku
Former Vice President of Nigeria has also lent his voice to the Benue flooding.
My thoughts and prayers are with my people of Benue, who are dealing with floods in #Makurdi and other parts of the state.
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) August 31, 2017
Recent flooding incidents in Nigeria & around the world show our climate is changing. We should be proactive in urban design & response
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) August 31, 2017
Nigerians don’t care so much for his pontificating as they do for:
Donate some of the money you looted/ stole from Nigerians to Flood victims in Makurdi… https://t.co/thfQNgtAoh
— GZA (@adewoleade) August 31, 2017
7. Jaja Jasper
Beyond the flood, there are other problems in Nigeria like armed robbery. Jaja Jasper C. mourns the loss of a friend at the hands of night marauders:
It's saddening to learn of the death of Faith Chuku from the bullet of robbers at Elele on her way to Abuja.
The Nigerian State failed her. pic.twitter.com/X8Y7VA0AKk
— Chi (@JajaPhD) August 31, 2017
Reactions:
Heard the news.. it is indeed sad.. lord help us all.
— Cheekah❣️ (@gee_girla) August 31, 2017
Oh my God ?
— Renè the Customer service Lady ?? (@Rene_noire) August 31, 2017
I heard about this…I was heart broken.
— Chic (@c_dynmar) August 31, 2017
My friend Faith RIP ?????
— Umasoye Walson (@UEkpete) August 31, 2017
Our condolences.
8. Olashile Obayomi
Twitter NG loves to debate this kind of subject:
Ooo Yes. Since when do we have men who don't even know their role as Protector, provider, Cultivator,
Teacher
Visionary and Leader. Na wa https://t.co/mbz4rbmyZj— Igwe Osita the 1st (@Kevwekofi) August 31, 2017
Nor vex.
9. Oby Ezekwesili
Who will settle this jollof war Nigeria has going with Ghana? Certainly not Aunty Oby:
Had Ghana Jollof Rice here in Accra with some friends. They asked me for feedback, I answered : "passable" & followed with, "I am Nigerian"?
— Oby Ezekwesili (@obyezeks) August 31, 2017
You needed to see the crestfallen faces of my Ghanaian friends when I said their Jollof Rice was "passable". Felt sorry but WE must win WAR!
— Oby Ezekwesili (@obyezeks) August 31, 2017
Promised them that if before departing Accra in a few days they served me a Nigeria-level Ghana Jollof, I would surely upgrade their score✍?
— Oby Ezekwesili (@obyezeks) August 31, 2017
Reactions:
Ma please chop knuckle?
Now A round of applause ????— Double00Femi (@Originalfemo) August 31, 2017
???? the response, "passable…..I am a Nigerian" is #epic??????
— OLAYINKA AKINSULIE (@oyinkus) August 31, 2017
At least you are being fair. Almost big brotherly …?
— 'Segun Maleghemi (@kloma_k) August 31, 2017
Evuls????
— Seun (@Seun2905) August 31, 2017
Way to go.
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