Social Media Roundup: Top Trends Of The Week

Samuel Okoruwa

6 years ago

End SARS

The Guardian Nigeria

From accidental discharges to unnecessary harassments of Nigerian citizens by men in uniform, Nigerians have taken to social media to express their displeasure and have also called for the boycott of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Various individuals across the country have lent their voice to the cause and here is what many of them had to say.

Na just dreadlocks I carry I no kill person #EndSarz
— 𝙴𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚐𝚊.eth (@erigganewmoney) April 2, 2019

This shity group called sars has been taking more than they can chew but enough is enough its time they’re been eradicated from our system RIP man #endsarz https://t.co/p1fUQ93Pr1
— Lone (@lone_cubic) April 1, 2019

https://twitter.com/DanielTunche/status/1112800925767303169

We don't fear only for the brutality of the boko harams, we also fear for the unjust and unlawfully shooting by agencies meant to protect us #EndSarz #JusticeForKolade
— Davids (@IfeanyiDavids) April 1, 2019

https://twitter.com/Booda_Kola/status/1113396431627460609

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If the Blacks in the White man's land complain of racism from the policemen over der. Is the Black policemen in the Black Nations not suppose to have our back, who do we call when we are in distress, the people are loosing hope in the police.#EndSarz #EndPolicebrutality
— BeardManDave 🦍🦍🦍 (@DavisAkuba) April 2, 2019

Being a 21st century Nigerian Youth is one of the most challenging things to be. No jobs, no structure, having a degree is pointless these days, yet you go out there to hustle and put food on the table,support your family and yet they try to kill you.#EndSarz #ENDSARSBRUTALITY
— Gustavo (@inioluwaadesola) April 2, 2019

#Endsarz #ENDPOLICEBRUTALITY When sarz officials held me in Warri they quickly went to check my account Balance then went ahead to ask me to pay 200k Naira. Like WTF what did I even do sef. They forced me into the back sit, forced handcuffs on me then pressed my neck.
— alhaji_pblue (@AlhajiPblue) April 1, 2019

https://twitter.com/JalomiMohammed1/status/1113042725102870529

Should They Really End #Sars? 🤔
Who will protect the Citizens from Thugs, thieves and various Violence??

Should they really end the Special Anti robbery squad #Sarz?? ⚠️#ParadeKoladesKillers pic.twitter.com/EXZsj0kRDQ
— Rsu Matter Media (@RsuMatterMedia) April 2, 2019

Justice Onnoghen Recommended For Retirement

Daily Post Nigeria

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen has been recommended for compulsory retirement by the National Justice Council (NJC) after reports on him by EFCC were found to be “incontrovertible”. This coming after the Chief Justice. This is coming after the anti-graft agency accused the CJN of “being in possession of funds which are fairly not attributable to his known, provable and legitimate source of income”.

How can NJC say EFCC has proven beyond reasonable doubt, with INCONTROVERTIBLE evidence, Onnoghen's misdemeanor and corrupt acts then again ask @MBuhari to ONLY retire him and also give his retirement benefits and privileges.

This perfume-on-corruption recommendation is very SAD
— Bankole Adebayo A. (@AdeBanqie) April 4, 2019

If the EFCC has "Incontrovertible evidences," against Onnoghen as being reported; why then is the NJC recommending retirement with full benefits, instead of retirement with full prosecution for Onnoggen? https://t.co/noPhdCG7kQ
— Akọwekọwura (@Demurleigh) April 4, 2019

As is my tradition, I will wait a little while before commenting further on the #Onoghen case. It takes a lot of discipline but is best. |EXCLUSIVE: NJC recommends Onnoghen for retirement – TheCable https://t.co/SkArFa0LWS
— Dr Joe Abah (@DrJoeAbah) April 4, 2019

NJC want to let Onnoghen go through the back door by recommending him for retirement instead of outright dismissal.

PMB must do the needful by not dignifying a common thief!
— Ayekooto (@DeeOneAyekooto) April 4, 2019

Corruption enablers will soon scream "DEMOCRACY IN DANGER"
EXCLUSIVE: NJC recommends Onnoghen for retirement https://t.co/W5qTCudcOA https://t.co/W5qTCudcOA
— Káyọ̀dé Ògúndámisí 🇳🇬 (@ogundamisi) April 4, 2019

Recommendation is rewarding bad behaviour. No consequences for bad actions. Onnoghen should Not sit at Council of State. That’s undermining the berth of a New Nigeria. @MBuhari should be bold enough to send a strong message. Sack that man! He shouldn’t enjoy retirement benefits https://t.co/WikZp3ILMQ
— Isuph JT (@IsuphJt) April 4, 2019

Breaking:
NJC Recommends Retirement For Onnoghen

Good one 👍 pic.twitter.com/0QLMLhVu8j
— CBN Gov Akinsola Akin🇳🇬 (@cbngov_akin1) April 4, 2019

Don't retire Onnoghen. Dismiss him outrightly so that other criminal judges like Mary Odili & co know this country must be taken serious.
— KING KUKUTE (@Ade_Nurayn) April 4, 2019

Why's the NJC retiring Onnoghen with full benefits? If they have found out that he truly is guilty, it is supposed to be a sack. In fact, fuck his entire career up.

The arms of government in Nigeria are like cult groups, always seeking to protect their members.
— Demola Of Lagos 𓃵 (@OmoGbajaBiamila) April 4, 2019

The real doubt on the anti-corruption fight will be the President accepting the recommendations of the NJC concerning #Onnoghen

Now you can concede that your tweet of January 31st, defending Onnoghen was made in haste.

I guess the fight have gone out of your sails now. https://t.co/foFmF8Cg7P
— Anna Marie-Therese (@XperiencSwtness) April 4, 2019

https://twitter.com/YoungOtutu/status/1111672096625754115

American Singer Tory Lanez Covers Davido And Wizkid Songs

Punch Newspapers

Davido and Wizkid fans are known for their unending bickers on social media but this time around things went to a whole new level when American singer Tory Lanez released covers of both Wizkid’s “Soco” and Davido’s “Fall”. Both singers’ fans had a lot to say about whose cover was the best.

Davido and Wizkid fans are known for their unending bickers on social media but this time around things went to a whole new level when American singer Tory Lanez released covers of both Wizkid’s “Soco” and “Fall”. Both singers’ fans had a lot to say about whose cover was the best.

Who else thinks Tory Lanez' 'Soco' cover is better than 'Fall'?
— LockKey (@LockKey_Untold) April 4, 2019

https://twitter.com/badboysammy_/status/1113770981833703424

Why is Tory Lanez sounding like Tiwa Savage ? Thought he was gangster gangster with tatoos and shii?
— Grandpa Frank 👴 (@maniac8989) April 4, 2019

I really can't get enough of @torylanez who else has listened to his 'fall' and 'soco' covers?🔥🔥

He raps/traps, sings and now afro beats?? Nah, give that man some space in the front row👌💯

More reason his 'litty again' song has been my ringtone for a minute now..#Radioboy
— Radioboy📻👦 (@iamradioboyy) April 4, 2019

Tory Lanez has released his covers of Soco by Wizkid and Fall by Davido.
— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) April 4, 2019

Tory Lanez Remixes Davido’s ‘Fall’ And Wizkid’s ‘Soco’. https://t.co/4d8BWpTAwj pic.twitter.com/vCVCuUrDpD
— Channels Television (@channelstv) April 4, 2019

Tory Lanez on this Soco beat 😍
— bando baby (@PsychoYP) April 4, 2019

Ghen Ghen!
Tory Lanez is about to wake Wizzy vs Davido fans battle now. 😱 😱

Random Tweeps: can't you see Wizkid's Soco(no.3) is on top of Davido's Fall(no.5) ?? 😂 😂
Reply: pic.twitter.com/eMDBrRolsq
— Ojoro Nation (@ojoronation_tv) April 4, 2019

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