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From the streets
Housemates nominated with INEC-level seriousness, fans opened spreadsheets, and Biggie responded by putting everybody up anyway. Democracy entered the BBNaija house, saw the twist, and immediately japa’d.
Nyesom Dwala
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From immortal potholes to ‘coming soon’ flyovers and uncles permanently japa-ing next year, these Nigerian institutions have shown more continuity than any manifesto. At this point, the pothole deserves a constituency allowance.
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Following Lagos’ N3.1bn compensation payout, citizens have begun urgent ancestral research, with family WhatsApp groups producing evidence that great-grandpa once farmed everywhere from Oshodi to Banana Island.
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Not the state of things
From divine instruction during primaries to “serving the people” from a freshly upholstered party office, our lawmakers have perfected the art of crossing carpet without disturbing their principles.
Nyesom Dwala
Strong views, weakly held
Experts say Lagos traffic has outgrown the five stages of grief, adding Prayer, Generator Fumes and Just Japa for commuters who left “early” in 2019 and are still approaching CMS.
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FRSC warns Nigerians against the growing trend of forgetting their place and overtaking government convoys. Apparently, on Nigerian roads, some citizens are more equal than others.
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