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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 5 Dec 2017

    Nigeria's Imo State has unveiled its first "Commissioner of Happiness and Couples' Fulfillment" (...and it's the governor's sister) http://bbc.in/2imc4v7 pic.twitter.com/VVNTtW2q2X

    9:54 AM - 5 Dec 2017
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    • Pinchez Joe Ladium bigpappalarry Bataringaya Mark Festo Domah🎧 OLUWAFEMI CHUDIIMO Stan Robinson™ Nwa Sir Reg
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      1. Godwin Iheanacho‏ @GodwinIheanacho 5 Dec 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        An unsuccessful distraction from #EndSARS #PoliceBrutality Rochas Okorocha as an empty vessel without common sense is Imo State biggest and greatest mistake. #RemoveRochasOkorochaNow

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      1. nwosupaul‏ @NwosuPaul 5 Dec 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        That's one shame too many from the APC led administration in Imo State...... The governor has been known for bringing shame to imolites with his actions....... APC............! Change

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      1. 'O' Gentle‏ @Bams96 5 Dec 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Nigeria keeps making the headlines on BBC Africa. Everyday!

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      1. Zen Magazine‏Verified account @zenmagafrica 5 Dec 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        It's just looks like another angle to enrich his sister's pocket. He could hire a neutral person. Why his sister? #ZenMagazine

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      1.  🇮🇱Israel Awolowo 🇺🇸‏ @IsraelAwolowo 5 Dec 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        His 'ERECTION' of Southy controversial president Zuma is still gaining uproar in Nigeria, Now this! He is the definition of Misfit.

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      2. Ify Okoli‏ @ifyfornow 5 Dec 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        This fool keeps embarrassing Nigeria.

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      1. Christian Nnaemeka‏ @ChristianNnaeka 5 Dec 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        IMO people Ntoooo!!!! . When others were voting progress , you voted Changi .When salaries are not paid visit Zuma statue or madam Happi. Ntoooooo!!!!!!!!!!

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      1. ken Makowino‏ @kenmakowino 5 Dec 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        This is what ails Africa. Nepotism and outright stupidy

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      1. Marie‏ @05_gracy 5 Dec 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Wonders shall never end! Smh

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      1. Happy‏ @Prisie6 5 Dec 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        What a portfolio!!!. Who on earth doesn't experience both happiness and sadness? No one needs a commissioner to b happy

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      2. Avrah‏ @Avrah16 5 Dec 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBCWorld

        What does this even mean?Commissioner of happiness? And it is his sister ha ha I thought Kenya was crazy but no one can beat Naija

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      1. Chuks Odi9751‏ @odi9751 6 Dec 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        IMO STATE INDIGENS PLEASE DO GO TO SLEEP FOR THE HAUSAFULANI SON OKOROCHAHUASA HAVE SPOKEN TO THE JOYFUL LESSION RE:THE SISTER AS COMMISSIONER OF HAPPINESS (MEREMENTS) ON THE BACKS AND PAINS OF IMONITES PLUS THE UNPAID RETIREMENT PENSION BENEFIT OF OUR FATHERS AND MOTHERS.

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      2. Eno Ekere‏ @EkereEno 6 Dec 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBCWorld

        Na was for Okorocha

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      3. Eno Ekere‏ @EkereEno 6 Dec 2017
        Replying to @EkereEno @BBCAfrica @BBCWorld

        Na wah for Okorocha

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