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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 24 May 2016

    Proud to be #Nigerian? President Buhari was elected 1 year ago pledging to restore national pride. Send a WhatsApp audio msg: +447341070844

    8:20 AM - 24 May 2016
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    • The Nigerian Wailers Lars Winge Dee Outdoor man. #Atikulated saulawa Omodasola Sérgio Luiz Buchmann Chi Deva Pro Folayan Osekita
    24 replies 77 retweets 16 likes
      1. Tunde Dada‏ @Tunnydad 24 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @Osekita Buhari is a recycled failure. What did he achieve as former head of state and head of PTF? Now people can judge.

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      1. Pascal‏ @paskael 24 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        the past one year has been a Curse. The economy is moving backwards and there's no power. On corruption nobody has been jailed

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      1. Donbates..‏ @LawrenceEgun 24 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        def proud to b #Nigerian but not proud of PMBs achievements so far.we expected alot frm him but am afraid he's given us 2 little

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      1.  🤩F 🤫N‏ @Ofonmbukituh 27 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        IF WE CAN'T BALANCE D WAR AGAINST CORRUPTION AND AGAINST BAD ECONOMY TOGETHER...D FINAL RESULT WILL BE A FAILURE.

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      1.  🤩F 🤫N‏ @Ofonmbukituh 27 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        CORRUPTION IS AN EXISTING WORD*U CAN'T JUST WAKE UP AND SAY U WANTS TO WIPE IT OFF*ECONOMY SHOULD BE IS MAIN FOCUS B4 CORRUPTION

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      1. N.D. Dom‏ @desmoney_world 27 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @EmekaGift @radiobiafralive @Amaka_Ekwo @David_Cameron Buhari is a symbol of failure & he will not stop failing now. A disgrace

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      1.  🤩F 🤫N‏ @Ofonmbukituh 27 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        OUR GOVERNMENT MIGHT CLAIM NOT TO B CORRUPT***BUT AT D SAME TIME NOT TRANSPARENT ENOUGH.

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      1.  🤩F 🤫N‏ @Ofonmbukituh 27 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        ACCEPTING AN INCREASE IN EPILEPTIC POWER TARIFF & PETROL BUT SAME MINIMUM WAGE ISN'T BALANCED***HOW WILL THEY PAY THEIR BILLS?

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      1. Gcchukwuma‏ @blazing_cross 24 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        this what PMB gave Nigerians.pic.twitter.com/dMTjAIxcFP

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      1. Abiodun Fajemisin‏ @Pharge1 24 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        I am proud to be a Nigerian.

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      1. kisira jalal‏ @kyslah 24 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        ask Uganda same question to listen to silent voices

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      1. Uchenna‏ @Demoore90210 24 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        What is there to be proud about with recession looming, unemployment biting and the unending tales of the padded #Budget2016 ?

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      2. Abu Bello  🇳🇬‏ @Abubelloqerau 24 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        I am proud to be a Nigerian! Baba is doing well. You can tell from the corrupt Nigerians who are always complaining on everything

        1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes
      3. N.D. Dom‏ @desmoney_world 27 May 2016
        Replying to @Abubelloqerau @BBCAfrica

        foolish and brainwashed aboki

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      4. Abu Bello  🇳🇬‏ @Abubelloqerau 27 May 2016
        Replying to @desmoney_world @BBCAfrica

        Yes @desmoney_world you don't have to advertise yourself, we know you are one them. Your name @desmoney_world confirms it.

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
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      1. Festus Emeka‏ @Betahubby 27 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        2. President is busy fighting political opponents in the name of corruption while his cabinet is the real corruption.

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      1. Festus Emeka‏ @Betahubby 27 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        1. The govt has refused to unify Nigeria. Firms are closing due to forex crises. Inflation on the rise while minimum wage is $70

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      1. ISUN IBUKUN‏ @isunibukun 25 May 2016
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        When Cameron goofed by calln us corrupt We didn't see any request for our reactions? Guys lets learn to wash our linen in house!

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