Social Media Roundup: Snake in the Eagle Shadow

This week, we heard of bizzare tale involving a snake, ₦36 million and a vault as told by Philomena Chieshe, a staff of the Markurdi office of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

You see, JAMB has been auditing the sales of scratch cards in states across Nigeria and when the board's members suspected some foul play in the Benue office, they called on Philomena to set the record straight.  And she outrightly explained that a mysterious snake swallowed millions of Naira in a vault, or was it in her house? I'm sure you'll be just as confused as I am when you watch the video below.

Video of the JAMB staff who, unable to account for N36m during an audit, claimed it was consumed by a mystery snake. She really seemed to believe her cool story 🙁 pic.twitter.com/a89dMAM7Y2

— Tolu Ogunlesi, MON (@toluogunlesi) February 15, 2018

We later heard that Senator Shehu Sani showed up at the JAMB headquarters with snake charmers and packs of snake anti-venom, to avoid more stories that touch.

In totally related news, check this:

After an official of a Nigerian academic body, JAMB said a snake swallowed the missing N36 million, another JAMB worker has said he was involved in an accident which led to his car going up in flames and in the process, scratch cards worth N23 million were consumed by fire.

— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) February 14, 2018

Here are a few ways Nigerians reacted on social media.

Wait, what?

So you mean a snake has been working in JAMB office? https://t.co/yosRtbKHJt

— KOBZ (@AgbaKobz) February 10, 2018

How can a snake swallow N38million in JAMB office. Is it a Boa snake or human snake?
When you think you have heard and seen it all under Buhari then more keep coming!

— Jackson Ude (@jacksonpbn) February 10, 2018

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https://twitter.com/iSlimfit/status/962379708565422081

Question
1. What is N36million cash doing in Jamb office
2. When did money become part of the menu in a snake's diet
3. What and why is a snake here in the first place?
4. Why is this news page verified?
5. Why is Nigeria useless like this?
6. Who did we offend?
😐 https://t.co/vo2y2acEDg

— Lord Lustwig (@Lord_of_Saarl) February 10, 2018

Only in Nigeria

https://twitter.com/Vhicosky/status/962584256282161154

Dear Citizens of the World,

A snake just opened the vault of an examination body in Nigeria called JAMB and swallowed $102,000 which is equivalent of N36million Naira.

— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) February 10, 2018

Strange country:
November 2008: satellite we built for 40 billion disappears

September 2004: Ship laden with 30,000 barrels of oil disappears

August 2017: Rats chase the President out of office

February 2018: Snake swallows 36 million from JAMB

I need a beer

— Big Cuz (@imohumoren) February 10, 2018

I now understand why Decree 4 of 1984 was promulgated - to shield incompetent government officials from ridicule when they tell unintelligent lies to cover corruption and/or illogical policy decisions.

"Rats ate the budget", "Snake ate JAMB Fees", "Grasscutter ate IDP money".

— Onye Nkuzi (@cchukudebelu) February 11, 2018

Snake swallowed 36million in jamb office in Nigeria.
Rat chased the president out of office in NIGERIA.
People were murdered because of Cows in Nigeria.

— Olóyè T.D Esq (@BolanleCole) February 10, 2018

https://twitter.com/DeclanIfeanyi/status/962707741436411904

Funny memes: Nigerians being Nigerians

https://twitter.com/TheDejiBalogun/status/964195299915915265

"@_olayinka: #BREAKING: They found the Snake that swallowed ₦36,000,000 in JAMB office ..😂#GIDITRAFFIC pic.twitter.com/LlEiETb4jJ

— GIDI (@Gidi_Traffic) February 11, 2018

https://twitter.com/KaptionThis/status/963098429047169024

https://twitter.com/rogue_kvng/status/962630084594192384

https://twitter.com/_IFEOMA_/status/963062350118088704

https://twitter.com/famenaija/status/963004522149896193

https://twitter.com/surh__says/status/963994716596563968

Breaking

Efcc arrests snake accused of swallowing 36m naira from the vaults of Jamb.

Details later, as snake insists it is within his rights to swallow anything pic.twitter.com/RmsbqGuzpl

— Osi (@Osi_Suave) February 10, 2018

https://twitter.com/rogue_kvng/status/963901779682447362

The mysterious snake is on Twitter

As the news of the legendary snake spread through social media, several snake handles sprung up, but this particular one stood out.

https://twitter.com/NigeriaSnake/status/962434523387572225

https://twitter.com/NigeriaSnake/status/962415941421289472

https://twitter.com/NigeriaSnake/status/963822819833458693

https://twitter.com/NigeriaSnake/status/962379836672094210

https://twitter.com/NigeriaSnake/status/962618869465657344

Its family members are also on Twitter:

Nigerians are too playful 😂😂😂😭😭, the Snake that swallowed the 36 Million brought his family to Twitter 😂 https://t.co/5S6JALGlRg

— TREND KING🔥🔥 (@Itz_Konani) February 15, 2018

Then EFCC tweeted this:

#TheEagle shows no mercy for money-swallowing snake(s). pic.twitter.com/ljBJrHrZTp

— EFCC Nigeria (@officialEFCC) February 11, 2018

Check the snake's reply:

https://twitter.com/NigeriaSnake/status/962770525293613056

The case is still being investigated by JAMB and Philomena has reportedly been suspended. Now, on to less diabolical stories that trended on social media this week.

Zexit

On Wednesday this week, following rejection by his party, the African National Congress (ANC) on corruption allegations, Jacob Zuma, South African President resigned. Watch his resignation speech below.

https://twitter.com/JeanYamb/status/963976255812096001

His resignation came as a relief to many South Africans, here are a few of their reactions on social media:

https://twitter.com/KaraboWaves/status/963963830534631424

I was offered a cup of "Jacobs" this morning...
I was like "No thanks, I'll just take some Cereals"😜#ZumaResigns pic.twitter.com/96ggj26Mwh

— Typical Polo Driver🫱🏾‍🫲🏿 (@the_prawmiss) February 15, 2018

https://twitter.com/pretentiousfuk/status/963982458730565632

https://twitter.com/Chiloane/status/963981931284189184

 Here's how Nigerians reacted:

https://twitter.com/KelvinOdanz/status/963884206299414529

Jacob Zuma was so bad and corrupt that South Africans had to force him to resign before the end of his term

But Zuma has a statue in Nigeria for his exemplary leadership and contribution to society.😭

Nigeria worships buffoonery. We are the joke of Africa.

— EDAFE MATTHEW ESEOGHENE (@ELEGBETE1) February 15, 2018

https://twitter.com/GeekyStevey/status/964145615906263040

Lessons from South Africa;
1. State institutions were on Jacob Zuma's case for corruption. (Unlike Nigeria's EFCC which usually conducts witch hunts on behalf of the Presidency).
2. The ruling party (ANC) forced a non-performing president to step down.

— Onye Nkuzi (@cchukudebelu) February 15, 2018

Two gone.
One to go. pic.twitter.com/rCaO0AJ3Gy

— PRESIDENT OKONKWO (@IkechuQwu) February 15, 2018

https://twitter.com/omoissy/status/964041718852145153

South Africans are not going through a quarter of what Nigerians are going through.

Jacob Zuma has resigned.

Buhari wants to die there.

— Solakuti.com (@Solakutidotcom) February 15, 2018

Nwa obanshi Rochas,
your paddy man don resign.
How far.
Una job don knock? pic.twitter.com/r9er0uB2oe

— Charly Boy Area Fada 1 (@AreaFada1) February 14, 2018

https://twitter.com/KelvinOdanz/status/963884206299414529

https://twitter.com/omoissy/status/964041718852145153

Whatever may happen to his legacy in South Africa, Jacob Zuma still stands tall in Nigeria.

This is a problem. pic.twitter.com/9CoVfSkfSf

— Ayo Sogunro (@ayosogunro) February 15, 2018

Nwa obanshi Rochas,
your paddy man don resign.
How far.
Una job don knock? pic.twitter.com/r9er0uB2oe

— Charly Boy Area Fada 1 (@AreaFada1) February 14, 2018

https://twitter.com/Shawnife_/status/964234085752365056

Following Jacob Zuma's resignation, South Africa has elected Cyril Ramaphosa as its new president

Black Panther is finally here

Marvel's much anticipated blockbuster, Black Panther premieres today in cinemas around the world. And many people are already testifying to its awesomeness, among other things on social media.

#BlackPanther was such a remarkable movie. The characters, amazing cinematography, costumes, music, etc. superseded standards. This is a movie that you HAVE to see twice. Seriously.

— Olabisi Famakinwa (@ABisi123) February 16, 2018

Me wanting to be mad at Killmonger but also kinda agreeing with him #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/hbTozU2Ehs

— girl mom (@janelle_ty) February 16, 2018

I’m a new woman after seeing #BLACKPANTHER ✊🏾

— Danielle Brooks (@thedanieb) February 16, 2018

me everytime I see a black person: #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/JgZKcjUjRT

— Teyoncé (@tulanimilant) February 16, 2018

https://twitter.com/TumiVoster/status/964385660197941249

It's crazy how the black community in Nigeria is embracing #BlackPanther. They've shunned Aisha, not adequately supported, The Indomitables and there are a couple comics that haven't seen the light of day. Even Supa Strikas (that's South African) isn't so loved.

— Osarodion (@Dion_Obay) February 15, 2018

https://twitter.com/toyosithequeen/status/964340278638338048

Saw #BlackPanther tonight. Loved most of it. Just didn't like how vulnerable T'Challa generally appeared to be. Not at par with how he indomitable he seemed in Avengers: Civil War.

— Yomi Kazeem (@TheYomiKazeem) February 15, 2018

https://twitter.com/Riley13_/status/964432386602741760

Those who attacked me on calling out the silly accents in Black Panther, how do you feel now after seeing Nigeria featured in it with purported ‘Nigerian’ accents?

— Nana| Tweets are personal views only (@MTechLaw) February 16, 2018

#BlackPanther was straight🔥 and I gotta say great job @MarvelStudios ...As a Nigeria I feel like y'all def treated our culture with a great deal of respect.

— Izu (@FreshAfrican) February 16, 2018

https://twitter.com/SalemAfangideh/status/964429828035244033

Black Panther is Lit!!!
The Storyline - 100/100
The Fight Scenes - 100/100
The African Culture - 100/100
The Humour - 100/100
The Costumes - 100/100
The Movie - 1000/100
And the part I saw ''Sambisa Forest, Nigeria''
He rescued Chibok girls. 😁😁😁#BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/dlhXrPhoMU

— Olamide Fabanwo (@OlamideFabanwo) February 16, 2018

So last night I heard some people talking about Black Panther & one of them goes. I was one of the first to see it in Nigeria. Seriously! Please give him a chieftancy title for his great contribution to society 😶😶😶

— Toyan (@adetoyan) February 16, 2018

I wrote a piece on what Nigeria can learn from Black Panther's home country, read it here. Meanwhile, The Techpoint Team will be seeing the movie in iMAX next Monday, visit our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages for a chance to join us.