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  • A twitter user in the diaspora shared her opinion on the type of leaders Nigeria needs and sparked heavy debate on the social website yesterday.

    It appears some people are of the opinion that we should leave the administration of country to those who have lived or trained abroad.

    International exposure is apparently now a pre-requisite to leading, according to her.

    We know it sounds petty af, but come to think of it, most of the Nationalists who fought for Nigeria’s independence were indeed foreign trained.

    But on the other hand, we have seen foreign trained Nigerians drag us further into a mess, when they were placed in positions of authority.

    To our surprise, Naija Twitter actually discussed the issue, by presenting opposite arguments.

    Some felt this was a narrow and disconnected viewpoint of someone who lives abroad, and who subscribes to the idea that ‘the only way is the white man’s way’.

    Is it time we look for a system that will work uniquely for Nigerians?

    Because the Nigerian system is quite peculiar, and unfamiliar to foreign returnees.

    Or could it be our leaders are just too greedy and selfish?

    We all want the best for this country, but should we really elect leaders based on where they lived or schooled? What of the vast population of brilliant minds who have not had the opportunity to step out of this country? Should they be marginalized because of this? What do you think?

  • 1. First of all, you must have a backup girlfriend or boyfriend.

    2. You can’t tell your babe you don’t have money; don’t you know how to steal or do yahoo yahoo?

    3. You can’t be waiting for the right person: grab the wrong one like hot cake!

    4. If your girlfriend is mad at you, we advise you NOT TO BREATHE! She will kill you!

    5. Tell him you’re allergic to food whenever he takes you out.

    https://twitter.com/nangutikevin/status/777055193418625024

    6. Never ask your babe to pay the bills: you can sweep the restaurant or wash plates.

    https://twitter.com/ElviSymo/status/777055379616305152

    7. You can’t use earphones if you’re single, how will you hear people toasting you?

    8. Don’t even try buying your girl flowers, who flowers epp?

    https://twitter.com/thetruesherif/status/777070563563110400

    9. Even if the hair is rubbish, just says it’s fine.

    10. If you’re single, stand outside your house where people can see and toast you.

    https://twitter.com/sthamancu/status/777087682732298244

    11. Don’t text your crush first, you’ll look desperate.

    12. ‘Broke’ cannot exist in your dictionary, you have to be rich by force.

  • Magazine covers are usually symbolic and often portray a theme that gives an idea of what main article is about.

    However, several magazine spreads within and outside Nigeria have been more controversial than anything else. We can never forgive Wizkid for this ridiculousness.

    Sitting down with Fame Extra magazine, popular OAP and slay queen, Toke Makinwa, talked about life after the scandalous separation from her estranged husband, Maye Ayida.

    As deep and touching as the whole interview was, we need to talk about this highly ridiculous picture which features a well-dressed Toke, surrounded by dishevelled children in a ghetto.

    Please, what does her separation have to do with these children?

    Just look at the child clutching at her clothes, is she supposed to be some ‘ghetto saviour’ or what?

    We need an explanation as to why she was looking all white and bright in the midst of these disheveled children sha. Share your thoughts on this in the comments section.

  • As a Nigerian, there’s the sadistic happiness that comes with knowing ours is not the only country where things simply don’t work. Our Nigerian brother was in London Heathrow Airport recently, and guess what he noticed while it rained? Leaks in the roof! And not just that; these guys used a bucket to gather rain water.

    Even though it’s very petty of us, we are honestly just as happy as this guy.

    Because apparently, it’s not only Nigerian Airports that can embarrass.

    But Heathrow’s hilarious reply was what really cracked us up: they claimed it was planned!

    Even Lagos Airport got on the funny thread, pretending to have planned out the scene with London Heathrow.

    We all know it was not planned though.

  • 1. When you want a Porsche but your dad says you should manage a BMW.

    What is all this one now?

    2. When credit alert will not let your phone rest.

    Can I just rest please?

    3. When dressing up is an everlasting stuggle because your clothes are just too many.

    So tired.

    4. When your tailors start calling 100k because they know you’re rich.

    Are you joking?

    5. When your compound is too full and there’s no space to park your plenty cars.

    See stress!

    6. When you get a job and they want to pay you 500k salary.

    Such rudeness!

    7. You, when everybody wants to be your friend by force.

    Which kind wahala?

    8. When you’re not sure your boyfriend really loves you or just loves your money.

    True love or nah?

    9. You, when your relatives start saying ‘you’re spoiled’ because you have money.

    Na you sabi!

    10. When first class seats are not even comfortable for you.

    This rich life is just stress!

  • 1. This one that is already complete on it’s own.

    2. This strong independent rice that doesn’t need meat to survive.

    3. This one that obviously has more international exposure than you.

    4. This one that got married to dodo and is now living happily ever after.

    5. This one that is having the best cuddle session with chicken.

    6. This beautiful plate that can’t even shout.

    7. This rice that is well protected by grilled meat.

    8. This fried rice that looks more supportive than any bae will be.

    9. This fried rice that is ready to be there for you after a breakup.

  • The Nigerian Paralympic team are clearly at the Rio games to slay and we are here for it.

    They are currently no 11 on the medal table and have won 8 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals.

    Some of our athletes have even broken world records including Paul Kehinde and Josephine Orji at the male and female Powerlifting events respectively.

    This is nothing new as our Paralympic athletes have consistently put their best foot forward at international games and events.

    We are super proud of all of them and wish them the very best of luck. Go team Nigeria!

  • Many people can relate to how unfortunate having a horrible roommate can be.

    Which was why the internet didn’t mince words when Twitter user, Wana, asked people to describe their worst roommate experience.

    1. Her roommate had a thing for soaking underwear.

    https://twitter.com/___Augustina/status/776423803421356032

    2. When you have a dirty roommate.

    https://twitter.com/k6rocks/status/776436961267462144

    3. The one that only had sex on her roommates bed.

    https://twitter.com/SmellsLikSLAVES/status/776440165040476160

    4. When your roommate almost gets you killed.

    5. Her flatmate was a bit extra.

    6. His roommate won the petty Olympics.

    7. Her roommate had a really weird sense of humour.

    8. Her roomate was the absolute worst.

    9. When your roommate wants to kill everybody around.

    https://twitter.com/firstclasstwin/status/776408236106788864

    10. Perhaps his roommate wasn’t a big fan of Arsenal FC.

    11. When witches won’t let your roommate prosper.

    12. When your roommate is just a bad belle.

    https://twitter.com/TobiAnnam/status/776397452865835008

    13. Her roommate used to wet the bed.

    14. This one was just disrespectful.

    https://twitter.com/Nwaabekee/status/776380593261146112

    15. The wahala of having a stingy roommate.

    https://twitter.com/Braimah__/status/776342349542789120

    Share your own horrible roommate experience in the comments section.

  • For the first time in the history of the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), 8 Nollywood movies were showcased in the festival’s City to City programme.

    This impressive feat not only proved that Nollywood is definitely on the way to greatness, also, international actors of African descent including Lupita N’yongo and David Oyelowo showed their support.

    Speaking to an audience at the City to City: Lagos opening, an excited David Oyelowo was too happy to be in the midst of people who could properly pronounce his name without adding extra ‘phone’.

    His speech was not only inspiring but the funniest we’ve seen in a while as he perfectly mimicked the typical Nigerian parent’s reaction to their child going into acting.

    We hope to see a Nollywood on the Academy Award playing field soon, but in the meantime, you can watch David Oyelowo’s speech below:

  • The public holiday was not just a long ass weekend, but also a hive of really lit events which included the popular Socialympics.

    Apparently, someone took this random picture of  badass photographer, Anny Roberts, and the peng Brendalishus, but people with  no chill on the internet have given it the most hilarious captions you can ever think of.

    1. When your customer is a cash madam.

    2. How you ask your mommy if you can play with your friends

    https://twitter.com/OsheyD/status/775241265579487232

    3. When your wife is just a badass madam

    4. When someone in the club is toasting you

    5. When someone that’s not your mate comes to take your seat.

    https://twitter.com/Opuofoni_/status/775280249902927872

    6. When your gateman is the bringer of bad news

    https://twitter.com/dipo_os/status/775246662562418688

    7. How to do stylish ‘beggy-beggy’

    8. When the oversabi usher in church comes to disturb your peace

    https://twitter.com/TheIvuoma/status/775275571370717184

    9. When a peng babe is trying to fall your hands in the presence of your enemies.

    10. How you ask your mother for sweet money

    https://twitter.com/King_Eisenheim/status/775249237617569792

    11. When your bad belle senior wife comes around to scatter your plans

    12. Even South African Twitter joined the trend

    These captions are hilarious, but do you have a funnier caption for this picture? Share your ideas in the comments section.