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 Prof. Yemi Osinbajo
Once more, the Acting President is being admired for making all the right moves, compared to his superior who is currently on another medical leave.
The Presidency’s Twitter account posted this video.
WATCH:
VIDEO: Acting President @ProfOsinbajo arrives Maiduguri to flag off @AsoRock's Special Relief Intervention Programme for the Northeast. pic.twitter.com/k2EwHytO74
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) June 8, 2017
Reactions:
Kudos to the courageous Acting President @ProfOsinbajo We must not be cowed by those satanic agents, we cannot give in to fear. ?????
— Gbenga Omoniyi (@gbengasmart) June 8, 2017
Welldone to Mr President. I salute your courage
— Kusimo Peters (@kushman4real) June 8, 2017
Sticking with this engagement the day after one of the worst attacks on the state in a while is a powerful statement. @ProfOsinbajo gets it! https://t.co/dTiPvAGvKT
— Chioma Agwuegbo (@ChiomaChuka) June 8, 2017
2. James Comey
In the United States, the hearing of James Comey, the former FBI director fired by Trump, gave his testimony, and this particularly blew us away. WATCH:
3. The Trump men
In an unforseen twist of events, President Trump gave his Twitter fingers a rest throughout the hearing of Comey’s testimony. He was so quiet, Americans were worried:
Celebrating #ComeyDay with Trump Twitter duty. So far, crickets: pic.twitter.com/LailrZVJaU
— Eleanor Mueller (@eleanor_mueller) June 8, 2017
I've never wanted Trump to tweet so badly in my entire life. Pick your phone up! Do it!! DO IT!!!!
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) June 8, 2017
Well, his son picked up the slack in defence of his father
I'm pretty sure that Comey's testimony put his own "character" on trial.
Leaks, admitted weakness, Lynch double standard. Come on now. https://t.co/BHBk83NFhd— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) June 8, 2017
10 months of nonsense whose only apparent goal was to take down #POTUS & stop him from doing what he was elected to do. Time to get to work!
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) June 8, 2017
3. Senator McCain
The former presidential aspirant bumbled about, rambled on, perambulated and did everything else except ask Comey an intelligent question. It was painful to watch:
Whatever you think of the questions from every other Sen on the committee, they all made sense. McCain's remarks were a departure from that.
— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) June 8, 2017
4. A viral video of a gun battle between policemen and robbers at a bank in stirred social media chatter today:
Gun Battle caught on CCTV at a robbery on a Zenith Bank branch in Owerri ??
May God protect us ?? pic.twitter.com/9gnABbUmwH
— Olayinka (@GalacticoHD) June 8, 2017
Although this took place months ago, Nigerians are doffing their hat for the police officer who defended his post despite being a lone wolf.
Chilling video of Zenith Bank robbery attack that left at least 5 people dead in Owerri, Imo state. pic.twitter.com/dLtbaY97RI
— Ubani Chijioke (@thandiubani) June 8, 2017
Reactions:
But who is the real hero in this unfortunate clip?
The security official that ran away or the one that faced the armed robbers head on? pic.twitter.com/YAXVOgAqgG
— Olayinka (@GalacticoHD) June 8, 2017
The bastards were later caught apparently…
I just hope the Armed official that killed one of them wasn't hurt ?? pic.twitter.com/6V4B5NcJLP
— Olayinka (@GalacticoHD) June 8, 2017
Fam!!! the official statement of the Imo State Police Command PRO is making me confused… 4 officials? 3 wounded? ? pic.twitter.com/tSOKGVxowy
— Olayinka (@GalacticoHD) June 8, 2017
This officer here needs to be given a medal of honor… He defended his detail gallantly. Respect ? pic.twitter.com/Zem3X6BOC6
— ?? Racing Eagle (@AlabaOginni) June 8, 2017
One thing with criminals is they just know how to shoot but not how to defend themselves. Bare chest to a bullet direction, who does that?
— Ardin (@sholzpanchez) June 8, 2017
You can tell he's either a rookie or his jazzman told him that his odeshi was rock solid…I think it's the latter coz their confidence>>>
— ?? Racing Eagle (@AlabaOginni) June 8, 2017
I think it's the latter ??
— Ardin (@sholzpanchez) June 8, 2017
Having taken out the robber, the policeman gave up his relatively secure position, exposed himself and likely died. Sigh. https://t.co/Tu34Y03mcK
— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) June 8, 2017
Nah. That gatehouse was a death-trap. Nowhere to run if ammo exhausted. Plus immense danger from ricochets. Right call to seek better ground https://t.co/2LJRfgPaEz
— Pete (@Texazzpete) June 8, 2017
Would have died a certain death if he had stayed in d gatehouse. D police said he escaped with gunshot injuries. We hope they are not lying.
— Nicholas Ibekwe (@nicholasibekwe) June 8, 2017
There is enough in that video to suggest some practical changes in securing such venues and protect on duty policemen better
— Funmi Iyanda (@Funmilola) June 8, 2017
This is the part where we perhaps fail most in Nigeria. Learning to improve things going forward hardly ever happens.
— Tunde Leye (@tundeleye) June 8, 2017
5. Sam Hart
Because relationships are important, Sam Hart leaves a word of advice.
There are actually people you know waiting everyday for you to crash & come & ask them for help. You have a duty to ensure they wait forever
— Sam Hart (@hartng) June 8, 2017
'That one? Leave him/her. Are we not here? They'll soon crash & we'll be here to remind them'. May they all die waiting.
— Sam Hart (@hartng) June 8, 2017
Reactions:
Odogwu I owe you One Big Bowl of N'sewu for Simple Corner with any choice of your drink..
You n @DrJoeAbah are rare breed of Igbos.
?? ??— Richie (@Richie0147) June 8, 2017
Rare breed kwa?
Nah… they are actually the atypical Igbo elders, spitting wisdom like bars ??— Illuminated (@cece4real) June 8, 2017
6.Kharl Sharro
Snap elections called by Prime Minister Theresa May held in the UK today; it was largely overshadowed by Comey’s testimony and this:
The most disappointing thing about the UK election is there wasn't even a hint of Russian interference. It's like we don't matter at all.
— Karl Sharro (@KarlreMarks) June 8, 2017
A resident also reported this:
#Notime
7. Hon Obahiagon
We never understand him; but perhaps you do. WATCH:
https://twitter.com/Kingwole/status/872676297385926656
Forget Hon. Obahiagbon, here’s how to make beautiful noise
https://twitter.com/FIirtationship/status/872512283770986496
Reformed social media monitoring spirit
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