Twitter/X Trends in Nigeria - Real-Time Analytics & Trending Hashtags

Full Summary

Samir Sobha, president of the Mauritius Football Association and CAF Executive Committee member, told The Guardian that Senegal's players should have received yellow cards for leaving the field during a crucial VAR penalty, halting play for 15 minutes. Senegal still won 1-0 on Pape Gueye's extra-time goal on January 18 in Rabat, securing their second AFCON title after Édouard Mendy saved the spot kick. Sobha stressed the result stands but called for accountability, while also criticizing CAF's general secretary for an illegal term extension. Sanctions followed, including bans for coaches and captains plus hefty fines, though Morocco rejected theirs.

Key Takeaway

In a candid interview, a top CAF official admitted Morocco's national team was robbed in the Africa Cup of Nations final, pleading for forgiveness over broken rules.

Context & Entities

Related Posts (8)

+ 2 more posts

Full Summary

On February 20, farmers from Ghana's Western North Region rallied at COCOBOD in Accra against a mid-season price drop from GH¢3,625 to GH¢2,587 per 64kg bag, triggered by global cocoa prices falling over 70% to around $3,200 per tonne. Placards highlighted broken promises of GH¢6,000 or GH¢7,000, while COCOBOD assured ongoing payments of over GH¢1.09 billion in arrears. The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference demanded using surpluses to protect farmers, as government leaders cited massive debt and market woes, and opposition accused betrayal of election pledges amid cocoa's role in 30% of export earnings.

Key Takeaway

Elderly farmers, including an 84-year-old, traveled over 11 hours to COCOBOD headquarters, vowing to camp out until they meet the CEO over slashed earnings.

Context & Entities

Related Posts (8)

+ 2 more posts

Full Summary

On February 17, Slimm posted videos of a chat with 'm'skilz,' who shifted from casual talk to insults like calling her 'gay,' questioning her UK and US awards, and telling her to 'block yourself.' The post, quoting her vent 'Women cannot be angry enough,' drew over 217,000 views, with women sharing similar stories of entitled approaches and others roasting the man's voice notes. While some laughed at the awkward persistence or called it staged, a few criticized Slimm for engaging, highlighting tensions around respect and boundaries in online chats.

Key Takeaway

Slimm, a Ghanaian artist and Miss Malaika Ghana 2025 finalist, shared screenshots of a man's bizarre WhatsApp meltdown after she didn't respond to his advances.

Context & Entities

Related Posts (8)

+ 2 more posts

Full Summary

KAITO, Yamaha and Crypton Future Media's pioneering male Vocaloid voiced by Naoto Fūga, debuted on February 14, 2006, with celebrations stretching to February 17 due to varying dates. After early commercial hurdles, his 2013 V3 update turned him into a beloved figure, powering fan originals and covers alongside stars like Hatsune Miku. Today, hashtags like #KAITO20th buzz with thousands of likes for art depicting his 'ice prince' charm, custom cakes, and global well-wishes, joined by official nods from Project SEKAI and Miku's account. One fan called it a 'community anniversary,' uniting producers and artists in shared joy.

Key Takeaway

Fans worldwide are filling feeds with chibi drawings, ice cream cakes, and heartfelt messages for KAITO's 20th anniversary. The blue-haired virtual singer, launched back in 2006, continues to inspire creativity two decades later.

Context & Entities

Related Posts (5)

Full Summary

The Nigerian winger scored his first La Liga goal in the 58th minute to make it 3-1, helping Atletico Madrid beat Espanyol 4-2 with Alexander Sorloth's brace and Giovanni Simeone's strike. Since his €35 million move from Atalanta on February 2, Lookman has notched four goals and two assists in six appearances across competitions. The win ended a mini winless run, keeping Atletico in the title hunt, while coach Diego Simeone praised his scoring instinct but urged better overall play. The club and Nigerian fans celebrated with 'Naija 🇳🇬🫶' vibes, highlighting his instant impact on the attack.

Key Takeaway

Ademola Lookman launched himself at a corner and buried a diving header, sending the Metropolitano into raptures as Atletico took a commanding lead.

Context & Entities

Related Posts (6)

Full Summary

Samir Sobha, president of the Mauritius Football Association and CAF Executive Committee member, told The Guardian that Senegal's players should have received yellow cards for leaving the field during a crucial VAR penalty, halting play for 15 minutes. Senegal still won 1-0 on Pape Gueye's extra-time goal on January 18 in Rabat, securing their second AFCON title after Édouard Mendy saved the spot kick. Sobha stressed the result stands but called for accountability, while also criticizing CAF's general secretary for an illegal term extension. Sanctions followed, including bans for coaches and captains plus hefty fines, though Morocco rejected theirs.

Key Takeaway

In a candid interview, a top CAF official admitted Morocco's national team was robbed in the Africa Cup of Nations final, pleading for forgiveness over broken rules.

Context & Entities

Related Posts (8)

+ 2 more posts

Full Summary

Beşiktaş dominated Göztepe 4-0 at Tüpraş Stadyumu in Istanbul, with Ndidi scoring first from Orkun Kökçü's corner, followed by Amir Murillo, Junior Olaitan, and Hyeon-gyu Oh's clincher. The Nigerian midfielder, back after burying his father—a retired soldier killed in a car accident—resumed training quickly and delivered amid grief. Oh became the first Beşiktaş forward to score in three straight league games, while the Black Eagles controlled 59% possession to climb to fourth place with 43 points.

Key Takeaway

Wilfred Ndidi rose highest to head in the opener, then saluted the roaring crowd in tribute to his late father—a raw, heartfelt moment just weeks after the funeral.

Context & Entities

Related Posts (9)

+ 3 more posts

Full Summary

Nikita Bier, X's Head of Product, posted and deleted a tweet mocking SELO, the developer behind popular sites like xglobalrank.com and x-graphs.com, after X sent a legal notice forcing their shutdown on November 18. SELO's tools offered detailed profile insights and growth charts, drawing paid users who preferred them over X's own features, but X flagged them for background data scraping without official API use. Users rallied behind SELO, criticizing X's pricey $200/month API tiers and strict limits that push developers to risky workarounds, while some defended X over privacy concerns.

Key Takeaway

A solo Bulgarian developer poured his heart into free analytics tools for X users, only to get hit with a cease-and-desist—and then X's Head of Product piled on publicly.

Context & Entities

Related Posts (7)

+ 1 more posts

Full Summary

Lamontville Golden Arrows beat Stellenbosch FC 1-0 in the last-16 clash on Saturday, with van Rooi side-footing home the winner after a scramble. Fury erupted when referee Michael Mosemeng waved away Stellenbosch's penalty claim after a shot struck Arrows defender Ayanda Jiyane's hand at point-blank range, drawing sharp criticism from journalists like Mazola Molefe and Robert Marawa, though iDiski Times argued it wasn't deliberate. Stellenbosch finished with 10 men after Thabo Moloisane's second yellow but couldn't break through, leaving coach Gavin Hunt fuming while Arrows' Manqoba Mngqithi hailed his team's grit for a first trophy chance since 2009.

Key Takeaway

Angelo van Rooi's 66th-minute strike sent Golden Arrows into the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals, but a hotly debated non-call on a handball stole the spotlight at King Zwelithini Stadium.

Context & Entities

Related Posts (7)

+ 1 more posts

Full Summary

Portrayed by Wilbert Ross, Larkin—also called Arkin or Kino—wins hearts as a multi-talented artist pining for childhood best friend Avianna 'Via' Diaz, played by Bea Binene. The Viva One series, adapted from Gwy Saludes' Wattpad story, traces their path from high school at Valeria High to chasing fame. Wilbert shared stylish photos of his character, sparking fan tributes like edits of his longing gazes, a custom birthday cake from the 'Valeria High Squad,' and Studio Viva's praise for turning emotions into melodies. Fans call him the 'yearner of all yearners' and Via's best friend, love, and music.

Key Takeaway

Larkin Olivier Sanchez, the devoted singer from Philippine series Golden Scenery of Tomorrow, turns a year older today, drawing waves of fan affection for his heartfelt love story.

Context & Entities

Related Posts (7)

+ 1 more posts

Full Summary

Shehu Dikko met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to discuss the AFCON verdict escalated to FIFA and sports contribution to Nigeria's GDP, and presented a special Super Eagles jersey in appreciation of the president's support for sports development. President Tinubu approved the constitution of the board for Nigeria's anti-doping agency.

Related Posts (10)

+ 4 more posts