On this week's episode of drama in the Nigerian government; the drama surrounding Abdulrasheed Maina's reinstatement, where is Maina?, Presidency blames the past administration and finally fires Maina, Aisha Buhari's police issued cars and more.
Who reinstated Maina?
This week, Abdulrasheed Maina-- ex-Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms & wanted by EFCC for fraud--was reinstated into the civil service. So far, the current and past administration are throwing blames around and speculations have circulated social media since the news broke.
FLASH: Abdulrasheed Maina was courted and brought back Nigeria to help with @NGRPresident Buhari's second term campaign. Buhari was aware pic.twitter.com/K8rk7Ak8bR
— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) October 25, 2017
Are @MBuhari handlers telling us Maina is an election wonder Czar? We’re in deep shit.Where went PMB’s brains? Bunkum balderdash.Bullshit! https://t.co/7GejhxY10d
— john danfulani (@john_danfulani) October 26, 2017
https://twitter.com/NwachukwuOguno/status/923481616546222080
But I have questions though.
How did Maina get into the country?
Who reinstated & promoted him?
Would PDP really risk that? To what end?— La reine (@Mz_Adrenaline) October 26, 2017
If GMB wasn’t aware of the circumvention of the law by the AGF/MOJ to reinstate Maina, the AGF would have been fired immediately.
— SEGA L'éveilleur® (@segalink) October 26, 2017
Where is Maina?
Buhari: I don't know where Maina is
Me: look at your back pic.twitter.com/EjUaaBohPs— Nene ❤🙏🙏🙏🙏 (@HerRoyalNene) October 24, 2017
https://twitter.com/Naijadailytrend/status/923498640706015232
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Presidency sacks Maina
Following outcry by Nigerians especially on social media, President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the immediate sack of Maina and demanded a probe of his recall.
President Buhari sacks Nigeria's ex-pension boss Abdulrasheed Maina, who is wanted for fraud https://t.co/UA9ZO9E57A #BBCAfricaLive pic.twitter.com/2Eidqe8yNf
— BBC News Africa (@BBCAfrica) October 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/haroonolalekan/status/922483440284561408
Aisha Buhari's car scandal
This week also, Senator Isa Misau accused Ibrahim Idris, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) of illegally buying two jeeps for the wife of the President, Aisha Buhari. The first lady and the IGP have since made public statements debunking the Senator's allegations. Nigerians weighed in on social media:
Sen. Misau says IG gave Aisha Buhari two vehicles, Aisha says it's a lie. IG confirms he gave Aisha 2 Vehicles😂😂😂... and the lying continues
— Jackson Ude (@jacksonpbn) October 26, 2017
Sen Misau said Aisha Buhari wrote to IGP of Police to demand for 2 Cars. 1st Lady denied yestetday.
Today, IGP admitted giving her 2 🚗
— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) October 27, 2017
Before elections : There won't be office of the first lady. We won't waste our resources
Now : IG illegally donated 2 SUVs to Aisha Buhari
— Remi (@Ceorhemz) October 27, 2017
https://twitter.com/_KvngKortez/status/923794203896963072
So Aisha Buhari allegedly got two SUVs as a gift from the Inspector General of Police for her private engagement. Okay.
— Nicholas 'The Brave' Ibekwe (@nicholasibekwe) October 26, 2017
The Senator has allegedly denied making any allegations against the first lady.
More
I love how things are playing out now. PMB has been DEMYSTIFIED, sadly. PDP is COMATOSE & USELESS. APC is a MADHOUSE. 2019 will be lit.
— Banqie (@AdeBanqie) October 26, 2017
https://twitter.com/dobbleyouu/status/923492194018910209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftechpoint.ng%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php%3Fpost%3D93656%26action%3Dedit
Last night, The Nation & Punch reported that Saraki, Dogara were barred from entering Aso Rock.
But Buhari's New media shared a picture to counter the report.Is there more to the news?
Can the 2 media houses be totally wrong? pic.twitter.com/d5h0edVx8Q— Kemi (@d_problemsolver) October 27, 2017
Saraki, Dogara and principal officers of National Assembly were BOUNCED yesterday at the Aso Rock gate. LMAO 😂
They later went back. Kai
— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) October 27, 2017
https://twitter.com/ceoNIGERIA/status/923669690597236741
While we are trying to keep up with the Nigerian government's plenty drama, here are other interesting topics on social media this week.
#Thebest
This year's edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards held on October 23 in London. The award ceremony has several highlights; Christaino Ronaldo won the men's award for the fourth time in five years, Idris Elba's world-best selfie and more.
From Cristiano Ronaldo, Lieke Mertens, Zinedine Zidane, here are all the major winners from the 2017 FIFA #TheBest Awards. pic.twitter.com/CKqgpD2Rxi
— Pulse Nigeria (@PulseNigeria247) October 26, 2017
Football fans in Nigerians joined in using the hashtag #TheBest.
Let's settle this once and for all, who is supposed to win the #FIFABest player award ?#TheBest . vote, RT & follow for a follow back please
— wanna eat or be eaten ?? (@damorela00) October 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/Ahkimace/status/922566321287479296
https://twitter.com/Ahkimace/status/922537572651491328
As you can see... I spend Arab money, I smell Arab money and my suit got it own chains shining, I'm just here for the jollof rice anyways pic.twitter.com/jsO9sdJqWN
— Edo-Wizard 👺 (@davidoghe) October 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/Ahkimace/status/922525497090887681
Idris Elba: The host with the most
The host of the ceremony, Idris Elba thrilled attendees with his charm.
https://twitter.com/mikesanz19/status/922534090338861057
Ahhhhhhhh real recognizes real, Idris Elba with Leo Messi. Ignore the 2 snakes next to Messi pic.twitter.com/4xdFUYa7MU
— G (@PassToMessi) October 23, 2017
His famous selfie with the world best 11 footballers trended on social media even after the award ceremony.
https://twitter.com/CAN_Divine/status/922553326784348162
https://twitter.com/talkingbaws/status/922551726548320257
Who will break it to these Nigerians that believe Idris is Nigerian?
I'm so glad to have a Nigeria host the #TheBestFIFA awards. Proud of Idris Elbahttps://t.co/hDqJqcRml9
— Olawale 💡 (@olawaleflair) October 24, 2017
I'm so glad to have a Nigeria host the #TheBestFIFA awards. Proud of Idris Elbahttps://t.co/hDqJqcRml9
— Olawale 💡 (@olawaleflair) October 24, 2017
https://twitter.com/dopelikecrack2/status/922827540087029760
Ronaldo vs Messi
https://twitter.com/YomiNigeria/status/922555283725012992
https://twitter.com/ceoNIGERIA/status/922548024710254593
Just after Ronaldo and messi comes wizkid and davido argument in nigeria.
— Tola. (@TolaGiggs) October 24, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr's smiling at Lionel Messi after his Dad beat him to win #TheBest FIFA Player trophy
Follow us @NigeriaNewsWeb pic.twitter.com/vUzYkyGbJ1— NigeriaNews.ca (@NigeriaNewsWeb) October 25, 2017
NYSC's frustrating website
This week, prospective corp members took to social media to express the frustrations during the NYSC online registration.
Nigeria is synonymous with stress. Ordinary NYSC registration is taking a whole day just to open the browser
— Temitope (@Teebabsy) October 24, 2017
https://twitter.com/ebuka_akara/status/922742243198464000
This NYSC website is not really helping
— Lawal Jnr. (@Auwaljunior) October 25, 2017
@nysc_ng Why is your portal having issues uploading...you can't handle a Website, how will you handle prospective Corp members RT #nysc2017
— DJ Ucee (@itz_ucee) October 25, 2017
The IT or Software company that runs the NYSC Portal needs to be fired
— She Who Remains (@onlyAyos) October 24, 2017
https://twitter.com/classicaltiti/status/922830033298903040
There were a few funny tweets too
https://twitter.com/Rouvafe/status/922846391013167104
How many people are registering this nysc that the site is messing up ? You know how many people use Bet9ja ? Smh
— O.A (@Dimejii_) October 24, 2017
NYSC portal right now pic.twitter.com/d9rRWtJawD
— Sam (@AfricanNigerian) October 24, 2017
https://twitter.com/classicaltiti/status/922830033298903040
After the many issues of the NYSC website, prospective corp members have been able to complete their registrations.
Best we've ever had?
This week, popular and often underrated Nigerian musician, Brymo shared his strong opinion on his postion in the Nigerian music industry. Check out the tweet below.
https://twitter.com/BrymOlawale/status/923236878123495429
In summary, Brymo's statement attracted the following reactions on social media:
Brymo is truly the best
https://twitter.com/Tolulope64/status/923443780820365312
Sound it!
— Incognito (@AhamBuChinedu) October 25, 2017
I'm not a Nigerian but Brymo should be treated as a legend. True talent and isn't scared to sing in his local dialect.
— Lee Kuan Yew (Mula) 🥋 (@BoatengOsei_B) October 26, 2017
Way to go brymo. You rock !
— molade lola (@ms_lola_west) October 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/Zed_Agubata/status/923266747972636674
https://twitter.com/Zed_Agubata/status/923266247395028992
Brymo is a unique musician, amazing even, but the best? Really?
You dey try. You're unique but definitely not the best. Self glorification shouldn't be your thing.
— Chief Ogabo 1. (@chiefOgabo) October 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/iam_Ifemma/status/923247571900026886
Bros u no be any influence on any Nigerian music, we like u song but there are other ppl who has influenced Nigerians better with their song
— M☀A☀G☀I☀C☀I☀A☀N¹º¹ (@6ix_topher) October 25, 2017
My mom likes ur music but I'll pretend u were high wen u wrote this.
— drizyBaby (@drizybens) October 25, 2017
a legend. Trust, we're listening&are aware of your genius but this statement right here? It does nothing for your rep or talent. Please. 5
— Abi Idowu- The Happy Place With Abi (@AbisHappyPlace) October 25, 2017
@viclotana go and sit down one corner jare.... your stuffs are gud..but dont be acting all super great
— Missta Ud (@missta_ud) October 25, 2017
You make great music bro, but let the people decide or voice this out, it shouldn't be coming from you, keep doing what you do.
— Tobou Egbekun🌟 (@Mikey_Eee) October 25, 2017
Proud much?
https://twitter.com/iam_Ifemma/status/923247440182087680
Big mistake man. You're good but you dnt have to show pride. They will drag u for this lol
— DabeluGod (@Dabz_Oj) October 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/OGCarterMillz/status/923269675018014724
Pride or self-awareness?
