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Divisive hashtag #IAmNorth erupts on Twitter in Nigeria

The hashtag #IAmNorth has been trending on social media in Nigeria in the wake of the recent elections.
Abusive comments have been posted, which seem based along ethnic lines, and have sparked furious arguments.

Chioma Agwuegbo works in promoting women in tech and has been monitoring the online posts.

(Image: Tweet screengrab. Credit: @ChiomaChuka)

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