On Monday, Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari got a First Black History Month National Black Excellence and Exceptional African Leadership Award 2018 from family members of the late African American civil rights activist, Martin Luther King (Jr).
Yesterday, Pres @MBuhari received the family of the late African American civil rights activist, Martin Luther King (Jr), at the State House, Abuja. He was also conferred with the 1st Black History Month National Black Excellence and Exceptional African Leadership Award 2018. pic.twitter.com/V6hHiYR1cI
— Government of Nigeria (@NigeriaGov) March 27, 2018
On Wednesday, we saw this:
The award given to President Buhari of Nigeria was not given by The King Center, at the request of The King Center or by the children of #MLK and #CorettaScottKing. @MrFixNigeria
— The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center (@TheKingCenter) March 28, 2018
The King Centre is an initiative established by the King family in memory of Martin Luther King (MLK) to promote non-violence. The award reportedly cost the presidency $3 million with Abike Dabiri, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora running the show.
Turns out the award was presented to President Buhari independent of the centre by MLK's sister-in-law, Dr. Naomi Barbara.
Nigerians reacted.
The Martin Luther King Jnr award to Buhari yesterday is fake. The king Family has distanced themselves from the award.
Buhari has once again been scammed. Abike DABIRI smiling to the Bank with her loot!😂😂😂— Jackson Ude (@jacksonpbn) March 28, 2018
Abike Dabiri cooked the award, got funds from the Presidency, called Erica Bennett, an African American based in Accra. Bennett contacted Barbara King, a sister-in-law to MLKjnr in U.S, they packaged, called it MLKjnr award and delivered to Buhari for $3million. That’s the story!
— Jackson Ude (@jacksonpbn) March 29, 2018
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Coretta Scott King who died in 2006 presented an award to Buhari. Dead people always working in Nigeria.
Let's just throw this country away 😂😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/EJAUbRPq9W
— Eka (@Lionezz__) March 29, 2018
https://twitter.com/femiTRIP/status/979116529567649792?s=19
Apparently Martin Luther King jnr's family did not give President Buhari an award, THEY LIED😢 pic.twitter.com/ujMuMJFX4v
— Kemi (@d_problemsolver) March 29, 2018
The Federal Government of Nigeria tweeted about President Buhari receiving a fake award! A parody has parodied a parody! https://t.co/SGDDlTlMPb
— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) March 28, 2018
Abike Dabiri brought a group of impostors to Nigeria, accommodated them, then took them to meet President Buhari to give him a fake award for the gram. https://t.co/D0GYBhive1
— 20.10.2020 (@I_Am_Ilemona) March 29, 2018
Could this be the reason?
This is why Buhari and his goons were desperate for an award connected to #MLK. 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/2Yy71ji69N
— Adetutu Balogun, MBA (@Tutsy22) March 29, 2018
Buhari is a scam
He would not hold a media chat with Nigerians but will readily accept a fake award.
Buhari is a big scam.— Akajiaku ✡️✡️✡️ (@WilliamsXL) March 28, 2018
Shameless people, Buhari and his people. Imagine making a song and dance of an award presented by Martin Lurther King's brother's wife in HER PERSONAL CAPACITY.
No previous winners. No backing by a governing board. Just a plaque picked up from a store with no meaning.
Clowns.
— Babanla (@biolakazeem) March 29, 2018
Nobody scammed buhari for any award. The man is corrupt and lack integrity. He and his cabals organised the award themselves thinking everyone reason like almajiri.
— Uchenna S.O (@Uchez2) March 29, 2018
Buhari and invincible projects.
Buhari and corruption.
Burahi and trekking.
Buhari and "not aware"
Buhari and fake awards....Name a better achievement better than the above. I will wait. 😭😭
— Nonye (@NonyeTheEater) March 29, 2018
I see people are trying to absolve Buhari of complicity in the fake award saga. No, we have to set that record straight!
Buhari’s Government has been about deceits and lies - and this is one of them.
— Máfejópamí (@VillageParrot) March 28, 2018
In other news...I hear they gave Buhari a fake Martin Luther King Centre Award. 🤣🤣
That imbecile Lauretta even said the woman was MLK’s wife...dem don lie so tey their lies no dey ever make sense. Morons
— Solakuti.com (@Solakutidotcom) March 28, 2018
Check these
https://twitter.com/DrDamages/status/979257817021538304?s=19
Buhari will soon win a Nobel prize, after which we will hear that the Award was presented by a different family organization set up by Alfred Nobel's brother's wife's uncle.
— Prof Stanley Nwabia (@MrStanleyNwabia) March 29, 2018
https://twitter.com/TheMbuhari/status/979112203235323906?s=19
Buhari faking an award is another reason why I need to go to the abroad.
— Major (@Kingadze_) March 29, 2018
https://twitter.com/SweetShantel/status/979452252187496448?s=19
Investigation: CEO Of 'King' Family Foundation That Gave Buhari Shady Award Called Him An Inept, Visionless And Insincere Leader 2 Months Ago - https://t.co/8v40IhW25D
— The Whistle (@thewhistleng) March 29, 2018
Fun fact: Black History Month is ALWAYS celebrated in February EVERY year. Doesn't it strike you as curious that the "FIRST EVER" Black History Month Award that was handed to Buhari came at the end of March?
— Charles the 1st (@9jaBloke) March 29, 2018
Read this thread of the supposed story behind the award, and this too, for the Presidency's version of the story. Read on for other trending topics on social media this week.
#PMBinLagos
After receiving his MLK award in Abuja, President Buhari arrived Lagos on Thursday for a two-day trip filled with activities like commisioning the just completed Ikeja Bus Terminal, attending Bola Tinubu's birthday party and making Lagosians' lives more difficult.
In lieu of the President's visit, the Lagos state government declared Thursday, March 29 a public holiday.
The work-free day will enable Lagosians come out enmasse to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari who is on a historic two-day visit to Lagos State. #PresidentialVisit pic.twitter.com/dtm2IueP74
— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) March 27, 2018
Areas to be affected by the traffic diversion include Bank Anthony Way in Ikeja, Agege Motor Road, a section of Eko Hotel Road in Victoria Island and Old Marina in Ikoyi axis. #PresidentialVisit
— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) March 27, 2018
Adequate preparations have been made to mitigate the impact of the road diversions on residents, while access would be given to any emergency situation. #PresidentialVisit
— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) March 27, 2018
Lagosians reacted
Work free day to welcome the president of your own country 🤣🤣🤣! Why do our leaders take turn in ridiculing us on this continent? #presidentialvisit indeed. #Nigeria pic.twitter.com/TP8LUMD0x5
— Farida Bemba Nabourema (@Farida_N) March 27, 2018
Nigeria is one big comedy show #PresidentialVisit pic.twitter.com/zUpj45Pyld
— Femi ابوبکر Bakre (@femibakre) March 27, 2018
https://twitter.com/dejiawobiyide/status/978885908027117568?s=19
https://twitter.com/FolaranmiAnas/status/978853467161800705?s=19
Sounds like we are in the village and the town crier goes, Keeeeereeee oooo📣📣📣, Oba ni ka so fun yin pe
"E ma lo s'oko ni ola oooo , Oba ilu keji fe wa ki gbogbo yin' #PresidentialVisit #PresidentialVisit
😂 😂 https://t.co/A9hExolnMD— Olúwalóṣèyí ✊🏽 🇫🇮 (@JustSabina23) March 28, 2018
The president that a governor claims is so loved by his people had to close major roads in the city bcus the president is coming . You are so loved yet so scared #PresidentialVisit #wasted
— IamLordOdinga CFRN (@lordodinga) March 28, 2018
President @MBuhari arrives Lagos State for a 2-day official visit. In Lagos he will commission some projects and attend the Bola Tinubu’s Colloquium #PMBinLagos #BTC10 pic.twitter.com/Rss3yoCPrV
— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) March 29, 2018
Lagosians recounted their experiences
https://twitter.com/GreatGracious/status/979328596048318464?s=19
#HelloSir @AkinwunmiAmbode Eh-Sir, this moring I av trekkk from Sango to Mongoro because Say-Baba is coming to open bus stop in Lagos. is it fiar like that?
Sir, there's kpandamonium everywhere. Pls epp. #PMBinLagos pic.twitter.com/Gdrv8lREIT— Class Captain (@classkaptain) March 29, 2018
People standing under the scorching sun were not allowed to use Pedestrian bridge because one Ghost worker is in Lagos. When one of them asked why, she was beaten and harrassed.
The last picture is my reaction. #PMBinLagos pic.twitter.com/scs9zyEcx7— Gemedia (@Gemedia_) March 29, 2018
"@hmeelarh: State of things in IKEJA ALONG, LAGOS this morning; Roads are blocked and Lagosians trekking to their work places all because the president @MBuhari is visiting . #ImagineNigeria #PMBInLagos @Gidi_Traffic pic.twitter.com/c14MR1cje8
— GIDI (@Gidi_Traffic) March 29, 2018
And this was the traffic situation at Lekki phase 1 roundabout today #PMBinLagos pic.twitter.com/pHfTQdeEzT
— Samuel Iboroma (@samueliboroma) March 29, 2018
https://twitter.com/ogbeni_opa/status/979337542095994881?s=19
Me when the Nigerian police says we can't use the pedestrian bridge cuz the President is in lagos @Gidi_Traffic #BBNaija #PMBinLagos pic.twitter.com/RphBNvScd9
— 💎Swagger👑Daddy💎 🦅 (@ernieomene) March 29, 2018
"@obitalks: @MBuhari please please tell the Army/Police to free up #MARINA so that hundreds of hardworking #Nigerians can go home and rest please this is very bad and this is just 9:15pm @Gidi_Traffic please help us #PMBinLagos #GIDITRAFFIC pic.twitter.com/SuK2Jpb02Z
— GIDI (@Gidi_Traffic) March 29, 2018
https://twitter.com/IndomitableDAMI/status/979344690075045889?s=19
This is how i got to the office today. Was one of the extremely lucky few that got bike that took me from Egbeda to Mangoro for N1000 leaving to trek to Ikeja from there. Thousands have to trek from God knows where to God knows where
It's a shame! pic.twitter.com/6iMudifBlA
— Emmanuel Nwachukwu (@EmmaNwachukwu_) March 29, 2018
"@AyoAderufus: @Gidi_Traffic Outer Marina barricaded from Odulami Jn. People are trekking to Victoria Island. Walking for @MBuhari was voluntary. Now it's compulsory.#PMBinLagos #GIDITRAFFIC pic.twitter.com/3H1aeeZ4jN
— GIDI (@Gidi_Traffic) March 29, 2018
President Buhari's other activities in Lagos
President @MBuhari, Vice President @ProfOsinbajo and his wife, and several dignitaries joined @AsiwajuTinubu at the 10th edition of the Tinubu Colloquium in commemoration of Ashiwaju's 66th birthday marked today at the Eko Hotel in Lagos. 📷; @novoisioro #PMBinLagos #BTC10 pic.twitter.com/ZAZhNyPcCB
— Gloria Adagbon (@gloria_adagbon) March 29, 2018
President @MBuhari this morning in Lagos unveiled the new Ikeja Bus Terminal, one of the elements of the Bus Reform Initiative of the Lagos State Government. @followlasg #PMBinLagos #AsoVillaToday pic.twitter.com/ZaFh2tYIWL
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) March 29, 2018
Other reactions
If the new Ikeja Bus Terminal had to be commissioned, the Ikeja LG Chairman could easily do it. But the president! Just like magistrates gathered in Yaba to commission an inverter! Let's stop this farce, for God's sake, and settle down to serious work. @followlasg #Productivity
— Remi Sonaiya (@oluremisonaiya) March 29, 2018
If PMB was invited to commission IKEJA bus terminal, @Gidi_Traffic abeg who will be coming for Oshodi projects upon completion?
— SSA on … (@lynkyinka) March 29, 2018
Lagosians Treck for @MBuhari no thanks to @AkinwunmiAmbode add that to the almost N900Million manpower loss for the day. Then the Ikeja bus stop will become the expensive bus stop, sorry "bus terminal" in the world
📸 Credit @OladapoAwobeku pic.twitter.com/q1ukWeKRdq— Káyọ̀dé Ògúndámisí 🇳🇬 (@ogundamisi) March 29, 2018
What i fear for is the maintenance of the Ikeja Bus Terminal
— T2T2 (@tutu_adekool) March 29, 2018
Is there any other country that shuts down it’s airspace, including for commercial flights, when a democratically elected leader is traveling? Very interested to know. #PMBinLagos
— Terfa Tilley-Gyado (@TerfaTG) March 29, 2018
New venue for slay queens to take pictures #PMBinLagos pic.twitter.com/KR4eePe16r
— Noel (@olise_juvy) March 29, 2018
"@Austynzogs: @Gidi_Traffic So First Bank Nigeria @FirstBankngr deleted this tweet mocking Lagosians on their 'Trekking' experience #PMBinLagos pic.twitter.com/xm5AVNPtxj
— GIDI (@Gidi_Traffic) March 29, 2018
#Lagos under gridlock. These are some sites of the mega city I guess #PMBinLagos will not see. pic.twitter.com/HNaFgC7EEq
— Ikem ozomah (@FIO667) March 29, 2018
So I heard that Buhari went to Lagos for his last supper with the south west and he’ll be betrayed with a kiss from Tinubu Iscariot. However unlike Jesus he won’t resurrect. Nigeria has rejected this fake messiah.
😒😒😒#BuhariIsIncompetent #PMBinLagos— Olisa Buchi (@Olisa_mu) March 29, 2018
Feel free to share your experience with me in the comments section.
Brymo
This week, popular Nigerian musician Brymo released his sixth studio album titled Oso. The talented artiste also released the visuals of one of the songs in the album, Heya. Watch below.
https://twitter.com/Kingwole/status/978842821359751168?s=19
Brymo's controversial outfit in the video had everyone talking.
Here are a few reactions.
Art in its purest form
#Brymo : Lone ranger. Irreverent. Original. Creative.
He's pushing the boundaries of art in this part of the world and doesn't care what y'all think.
More artists should be like him.
— Lolo (@LoladeAjekigbe) March 28, 2018
#Brymo
Good and meaningful song, a bit disturbed about the costume though, but it's so African, it reminds me of "gods must be crazy"— Ms_Bid (@ms_bid) March 28, 2018
#brymo #teambrymo we don't joke,we don't play, Art at it's purest form pic.twitter.com/EG4Oely6jC
— olanaresh (@olanaresh) March 27, 2018
Creativity is unmatched when your mode of reasoning is different from others.#brymo
— Nino (@Stevoninoo) March 28, 2018
This is nothing but wonderful Art. Salute Mr #Brymo pic.twitter.com/z9w9DpRFMJ
— Anambra Finest (@okolilotchel) March 28, 2018
before you insult #brymo take time to differentiate art/culture from nudity!!!
— 🇳🇬def __kamal__(ML&Vibes):🇳🇬 (@Khamal_deeen) March 28, 2018
Have we found the modern heir to Fela's throne? #Brymo pic.twitter.com/nOy6WJnM2D
— Emmysiasia (@ECOnuoha) March 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/HijoLuz/status/979241433361256448?s=19
Art? Really?
https://twitter.com/PreciousEjiro4/status/979079624759169024?s=19
https://twitter.com/Mamazeus123/status/979178258280394753?s=19
Nigerians being Nigerians
https://twitter.com/HijoLuz/status/978997003018473473?s=19
"@officialphamous: Clothes have been found for brymo @Gidi_Traffic #PMBInLagos https://t.co/8SDx9EAXQq
— GIDI (@Gidi_Traffic) March 29, 2018
https://twitter.com/thebolatito_/status/979100586116374528?s=19
Twitter is another NGO, giving clothes to the clotheless#Brymo pic.twitter.com/O48NzsHpSw
— Somtobechukwu Anierobi (ꜱɪʀᴇ ♔) (@sire_sommy) March 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/Iam_Rickz/status/978962574984339457?s=19
Turns out:
https://twitter.com/Chi_derah/status/979103446862266374?s=19
https://twitter.com/Rouvafe/status/979084004581363717?s=19
Other reactions
Please where can I get the rubber band Bruno was putting on 😀😀😀😀😀#Brymo
— CryptoLurd (@paschalaser) March 28, 2018
Brymo - "Olekuuu. Tell me something wey I no fit doooo..."
"I bet you can't play piano under a bridge in the hot sun... Wearing a G string.."
Brymo - "Hold my igbo..." pic.twitter.com/K1fV960jGE
— Baby Shaynee (@Quickiepaedia) March 27, 2018
https://twitter.com/That_IjebuBadoo/status/978749728149123073?s=19
First thing I've noticed is that the songs on this album are short. The album itself is short; 38 minutes for 11 songs. Wawuu! #Brymo
— Toyan (@adetoyan) March 29, 2018
Linda Ikeji is engaged
This week, popular Nigerian blogger got engaged. We found out from her sisters' Instagram posts.
https://twitter.com/SubDeliveryZone/status/978989852547952643?s=19
Linda Ikeji set to marry...Finally you guys will stop your rhymes "Linda goan marry"
Congrats Linda! ✌ pic.twitter.com/m8xjI11haK
— Kemi (@d_problemsolver) March 28, 2018
Here are a few reactions to the news on social media.
Linda Ikeji just got engaged to her wife!!! I'm so happy for her cos I know she'll make a great husband!!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌 #lindaikeji
— MANUΞL VΞLASQUΞZ ☬ (@hecxtreme) March 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/officialdaddymo/status/979015736709472256?s=19
I’m hearing Linda Ikeji is engaged 💃🏻💃🏻
There is hope for me 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
— Elsie Godwin (@ELSiEiSY) March 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/OsasCruz/status/979013456861921280?s=19
The same people who said Linda Ikeji will not see husband because of her wealth are the same people saying she got engaged Cos she has money. 😂😂😂 you need to die on a cross and rise again with Christ this Easter for a chance to have sense.
— Elsie Godwin (@ELSiEiSY) March 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/ClintonViceB/status/979068085209653248?s=19
https://twitter.com/EnekemGreg/status/979040750313799682?s=19
https://twitter.com/newscantell/status/979041045911691264?s=19
https://twitter.com/dollycent/status/979054185898373120?s=19
If there's a news about Linda Ikeji,
Will Linda Ikeji post it on Linda Ikeji Blog pic.twitter.com/onpX3PULnB— TᕼIᗩGOᒪᗩᗪ6 (@ThiagoLAD6) March 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/Ali_McHenri/status/979044106440716289?s=19
Don't let this Linda Ikeji's story be the reason why you went back to an abusive relationship with your ex.
— Major (@Kingadze_) March 28, 2018
With the news just coming out about Linda Ikeji’s engagement, instead of blogs going out to investigate and write stories about them for their readers, all of them are just recycling “Linder Ikeji is engaged to her ex, Big Sam”. Nonsense lazy people.
— Oloye Akin Alabi (@akinalabi) March 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/smartfulnex/status/979018487610904576?s=19
https://twitter.com/iSlimfit/status/979018929636028416?s=19
https://twitter.com/Rouvafe/status/979017455669514246?s=19
Can we now agree that Ifemelu in Chimamanda's AMERICANAH is Linda Ikeji.
— Jerkingfish (@Jerkingfish) March 28, 2018
Congratulations to Linda Ikeji.
