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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 18 Aug 2017

    Lagos is the world's second worst city to live in, says The Economist. Any thoughts from our Naija followers? 🇳🇬🤔 http://bbc.in/2vOzvTN pic.twitter.com/9whaphLo7p

    3:40 AM - 18 Aug 2017
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      2. Kadaria Ahmed‏ @KadariaAhmed 18 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        This is simply not true!

        9 replies 0 retweets 12 likes
      3. Agbaje Olalekan‏ @Lekan_agbaje2 18 Aug 2017
        Replying to @KadariaAhmed @BBCAfrica

        And why use the image of the old #oshodi when clearly, this picture doesn't reflect the reality of the place today #thisisntright #BBC

        2 replies 1 retweet 8 likes
      4. Chibuzo Esinaulo‏ @ChbzoEsinaulo 18 Aug 2017
        Replying to @Lekan_agbaje2 @KadariaAhmed @BBCAfrica

        You guys are Hilarious, too much emotions. The new oshodi is still as crowded, hectic with these same buses.

        0 replies 0 retweets 11 likes
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      2.  🇸🇪Irene N Berglund‏ @IreneNkem70 18 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Well i dont think so they are people still living there and are not even willing to MOVE despite what ECONOMIST want to SAY.#LOVEMYCOUNTRY

        1 reply 1 retweet 15 likes
      3. Khutšo ®  🇿🇦‏ @khutso 18 Aug 2017
        Replying to @IreneNkem70 @BBCAfrica

        you want to praise Lagos while you not even in Nigeria?

        2 replies 0 retweets 16 likes
      4. Odhis‏ @Odhis_ 18 Aug 2017
        Replying to @khutso @IreneNkem70 @BBCAfrica

        🤣🤣🤣 she's in Sweden 🇸🇪

        1 reply 0 retweets 9 likes
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      2. ... See beyond‏ @bracciano1984 18 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Here you can save it on your systems .#AwónOloshi .. @BBCAfrica @TheEconomistpic.twitter.com/hXyyBtIHKv

        2 replies 4 retweets 9 likes
      3. Bibiire‏ @tysalihu 19 Aug 2017
        Replying to @bracciano1984 @BBCAfrica @TheEconomist

        Emabinu Sir.... 😂😂😂

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      4. ... See beyond‏ @bracciano1984 19 Aug 2017
        Replying to @tysalihu @BBCAfrica @TheEconomist

        Ésé jare Ma . Wón mu ìnu bimi ni . 😁

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      5. Bibiire‏ @tysalihu 19 Aug 2017
        Replying to @bracciano1984 @BBCAfrica @TheEconomist

        Agba ti ko binu, ni omo e npo jojo 😂😂😂😂 ej'bure sir 😂😂😂😂

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      6. ... See beyond‏ @bracciano1984 19 Aug 2017
        Replying to @tysalihu @BBCAfrica @TheEconomist

        Ko si Eburé ni bi o , ma prefer burédi 😂😂.

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      7. Bibiire‏ @tysalihu 19 Aug 2017
        Replying to @bracciano1984 @BBCAfrica @TheEconomist

        Enjoy.... You are welcome sapic.twitter.com/8QJS8SypcD

        0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
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      2. Unemployed youth‏ @Jollof101 18 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        According to the economist, terrorism(Boko Haram) is to blame for the poor ranking. Wetin concern Lagos and Boko Haram?pic.twitter.com/oianBreUx5

        3 replies 4 retweets 9 likes
      3. RAGNAR  🔥  💧  ❄  🌍‏ @WAZIHGOD 18 Aug 2017
        Replying to @Jollof101 @BBCAfrica

        Askam give me ma brother😂😂😂

        0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
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      1. Oloye Ajikawo #EndSARS‏ @Phlowz 18 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        No central sewage system. No portable water. Drainage system, zero.. But to some, Lagos is the best. Lagos is the biggest slum in the world

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      2. ... See beyond‏ @bracciano1984 18 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @TheEconomist @BBCAfrica . I can help with more #Lagos pictures. #Foolspic.twitter.com/LQxum1S9iS

        1 reply 5 retweets 14 likes
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      1. Izzy Mbonu‏ @izzy_mbonu 18 Aug 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @TrafficChiefNG

        Lagos is becoming a treat to someone I suppose. So it's time to run her down. She's our brand and we are proud of her. So keep to ur London.

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