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How to Buy Shares, AFCON, Peter Obi, Others Top Google’s Trending Searches of 2022
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The year 2022 has 24 days to wrap up, and in 25 days, the popular greeting would be Happy New Year.
This year has had ups and downs, with different happenings shaking the various aspects of life.
In the year, students stayed at home for about eight years because of a face-off between their lecturers and the federal government. Also, floods almost submerged the nation, displacing many Nigerians and claiming the lives of more than 600 persons.
Similarly, some popular persons died in the year, while a new movement known as the Obidients shook the political scene ahead of the 2023 general elections.
During the year, Nigerians stayed tuned to these and others with the help of a popular search engine, Google, and in its usual style, the platform has released the trending searches for the year.
According to data released by the tech giant, a few top searched questions this year were How to link NIN? How to buy shares? How to register for PVC online? What is Lupus? and What is NATO?
Further, the results, which revealed the most searched terms, people, actors, musicians, topics, questions and the interest of Nigerians, indicated that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), and Casemiro, a Brazilian football player, topped the categories of top trending searches and top athletes and sports people respectively.
Nigeria was eliminated from the 2022 AFCON competition by Tunisia in a 1-0 defeat as Senegal beat Egypt to win their first Africa Cup of Nations title earlier this year.
The strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which lingered for eight months, got the union in second place in the top trending searches by Nigerians in the period under review.
Oxlade, a Nigerian singer and songwriter, topped both categories of top trending people and top trending musicians searched by Nigerians this year. Asake, an Afrobeat singer signed to YBNL Nation, came second in the top trending musicians’ list. Anikulapo, a Nigerian epic fantasy film starring Kunle Remi and produced by Kunle Afolayan, topped the category of trending movies and series.
Questions like Who is Peter Obi’s running mate? Who is the APC Presidential candidate? Who is Atiku’s running mate? Who is leading in the Osun State election? Who is Tinubu’s running mate? and Who is Peter Obi? reveal the increased interest of Nigerians in politics and the next year’s elections.
Entertainment-related search terms like Finesse lyrics, Buga, the song by Kizz Daniel featuring Tekno and Will Smith all topped their categories revealing Nigerians’ interest in lyrics, songs and celebrity personalities.
And in a year with many high-profile deaths, the death of Queen Elizabeth was the most searched loss, followed by gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, who died in April and actress Ada Ameh who died in August.
Google’s Year in Search is an annual analysis that reveals the top trending lists and also spotlights what the world searches to see, learn and do.
In Nigeria, the result for this year’s Year in Search shows a heightened interest in politics, entertainment, sports, lifestyle and notable personalities.
Here are the trending searches in 2022:
Top 10 trending searches
- AFCON
- ASUU
- iPhone 14
- Oxlade
- NATO
- Buga
- Peter Obi
- Ukraine
- World Cup
- Asake
Top 10 trending people
- Oxlade
- Peter Obi
- Asake
- Black Sherif
- Casemiro
- Putin
- Lisandro Martinez
- Anthony
- Gabriel Jesus
- Raphinha
Top 10 athletes/ sports people
- Casemiro
- Lisandro Martinez
- Anthony
- Gabriel Jesus
- Raphinha
- Maduka Okoye
- Fofana
- Eriksen
- Tobi Amusan
- Graham Potter
Top 10 trending musicians
- Oxlade
- Asake
- Black Sherif
- Portable
- Lil Tjay
- Ruger
- Kwaku the traveller
- Buju
- Angelique Kidjo
- DJ YK
Top 10 trending actors
- Will Smith
- Johnny Depp
- Yul Edochie
- Osita Iheme
- Judy Austin
- Olu Jacobs
- Peggy Ovire
- Amber Heard
- Nkechi Blessing
- Thuso Mbedu
Top 10 trending loss
- Queen Elizabeth
- Osinachi Nwachukwu
- Ada Ameh
- Rico Swavey
- Takeoff
- Chinedu Nwadike
- Dablixx Osha
- Dejo Tunfulu
- Ifeanyi Adeleke
- Alaafin of Oyo – Oba Lamidi Adeyemi
Top 10 trending lyrics
- Finesse lyrics
- Overdose lyrics
- Rush lyrics
- If I broke na my business lyrics
- Palazzo lyrics
- Bandana lyrics
- Buga lyrics
- Kwaku the traveller lyrics
- Cough by Kizz Daniel lyrics
- Machala lyrics
Top 10 trending recipes
- Fried rice recipe
- Afang Soup recipe
- Jollof rice recipe
- Banana bread recipe
- Parfait recipe
- Sex on the beach recipe
- French toast recipe
- Ogbono soup recipe
- Chin chin recipe
- Lasagna recipe
Top 10 trending devices
- iPhone 14 pro max
- iPhone 13 pro max
- Tecno Camon 19
- Infinix Note 12
- Tecno Spark 7
- Infinix Note 11
- Redmi Note 11
- Infinix Smart 6
- Spark 7
- Tecno Spark 9
Top 10 trending movies/ series
- Anikulapo
- Blood sisters
- House of the dragon
- Thor love and thunder
- The woman king
- Selina tested
- Tinder Swindler
- Black Panther
- Eternals
- All of us are dead
Top 10 trending songs
- Buga – Kizz Daniel ft Tekno
- Overdose – Mavins, Crayon, Ayra Starr, Ladipoe, Magixx and Boy Spyce
- Machala – Carter Efe ft Berri Tiga
- Calm Down – Rema
- Rush – Ayra Starr
- Terminator – Asake
- Girlfriend – Ruger
- Finesse – Pheelz ft BNXN
- How are you my friend – Johnny Drille
- Cough – Kizz Daniel
Top 10 trending “Who is” general
- Who is Peter Obi’s running mate?
- Who is Queen Elizabeth?
- Who is the Greek God of war?
- Who is the APC Presidential candidate?
- Who is Atiku’s running mate?
- Who is Princess Diana?
- Who is leading in the Osun State election?
- Who is Tinubu’s running mate?
- Who is Peter Obi?
- Who is Rico Swavey?
Top 10 trending “How to” general
- How to link NIN?
- How to buy shares?
- How to register for PVC online?
- How to remove the rotoscope filter?
- How to maintain facial health by controlling the type of food consumed?
- How to create an NFT?
- How to upgrade to iOS 16?
- How to hide an app on an iPhone?
- How to hide number?
- How to write an application letter for a job?
Top 10 trending “What is” general
- What is Lupus?
- What is NATO?
- What is NFT?
- What is the cause of the Russia and Ukraine war?
- What is the meaning of zazu zeh?
- What is PVC?
- What is intersex?
- What is the meaning of sapa?
- What is Greta Thunberg known for?
- What is the scientific term for ear ringing?
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The Lead Pastor and Apostolic Head of the Love of God in Christ (LOGIC) Churches Global, Apostle Flourish Peters, has stressed the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ to the Christian faith.
Speaking at the church’s inaugural Jesus + Nothing Worship on Good Friday in Lagos, he informed the congregation that, “Without an empty grave, there is no Christian faith.”
“Our faith is fundamentally premised on this singular, undeniable truth – the empty grave. This is what distinguishes our faith; while over 4,000 religions exist, only one points to a vacated tomb.
“Ours is the unique faith where the very person we worship lives within us. We are truly elated that through the resounding success of Jesus + Nothing Worship, we were able to bring christocentric worship to the masses,” the cleric added.
Business Post reports that the programme, a powerful evening of gospel music, left attendees deeply moved and spiritually uplifted.
It served as a profound reminder of the sacrifice and glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ, emphasising the core message that through a sober Friday came a Good Friday for all.
Several entertainers, including Timi Dakolo and Greatman Takit, alongside Neon Adejo, SMJ, Noble G, Steve Hills, Lily Perez, Joxie, Anderson Qozan, Pastor Victor Paul, Emeka Songz, Flo, Dorcas Moore, Magpsalms, Mera Owili, Gerald Bishung, Phebe Lion, Larry J and the Evolution Children’s Choir delivered soul-stirring performances that resonated with the central theme of redemption through Jesus Christ at the church’s headquarters in Lekki.
Apostle Peters said Jesus + Nothing Worship was an impactful success, declaring that it would become an annual event.
He emphasised that this worship session is intentionally focused on Jesus Christ, the message of salvation, and providing a vital platform to unveil the gospel talents within The LOGIC Church.
“Jesus + Nothing Worship has been a truly unifying experience, allowing us to collectively focus on the profound significance of Jesus’ death and the abundant life we have in His resurrection.
“It is our vision to create a consistent platform where the power of music can amplify the core message of the Gospel and provide an opportunity for the incredible music ministers within our church to impact lives,” he stated.
Building on the momentum of the successful 2024 Jesus + Nothing Conference, the Jesus + Nothing Worship further solidified The LOGIC Church’s mission to cultivate a family centred on grace and faith, where the transformative Love of God in Christ is tangibly felt.
By Adedapo Adesanya
President Bola Tinubu will return to Nigeria today from his work visit to France, the presidency has said.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Monday.
President Tinubu left Nigeria on April 2, 2025, for Paris, France, on a short working visit. This means the President would have spent 19 days in the European nation if he arrives today.
According to the statement, President Tinubu used the retreat to review the progress of ongoing reforms and engage in strategic planning ahead of his administration’s second anniversary.
His latest trip had been faulted by major opposition leaders who criticised him for being away despite the rising insecurity in the country, especially in Benue and Plateau states, where scores of residents have been killed in attacks on several communities.
President Tinubu closest opponent at the 2023 presidential election and former Vice President, Mr Atiku Abubakar, asked him to end his trip to France and address the spate of insecurity in Nigeria.
Mr Atiku questioned Mr Tinubu’s continued stay in the European country despite the spate of killings across Nigeria.
“While Tinubu dines under chandeliers in the land of good governance, the country he governs is spiraling into chaos. Plateau has turned into a killing field — over 100 lives lost in relentless attacks,” his spokesman, Mr Paul Ibe, said in a statement on April 17.
Also, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, urged Mr Tinubu to suspend his France trip and urgently return to Nigeria to address the deteriorating security situation, particularly in Plateau and Benue states.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A youth-focused leadership development advocacy group known as the Not Too Young To Perform (NTYTP) has called for a renewed focus on youth-driven leadership and national transformation in Nigeria.
In a statement to greet Christians around the world for Easter, the organisation emphasised the urgent necessity of bringing more young people into leadership positions, noting that resetting the nation’s trajectory requires fresh energy, innovative ideas, and a break from the mistakes of the past.
In the message signed by its National Secretary, Mr Muhammed Bello, NTYTP described the 2025 Easter celebration as a period for deep reflection on the life, sacrifice, and resurrection of Jesus Christ — a story that embodies patience, perseverance, sacrifice, and ultimate victory.
It said the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ stand as timeless examples of strength, determination, and divine restoration, offering crucial lessons for a nation like Nigeria, which is currently in need of significant economic, social, and institutional reforms.
“We use this yuletide period to appeal to all State actors to prioritize the progress of this country above politics, region, ethnicity, and religion.
“Our actions today will determine whether future generations inherit a country they can be proud of,” the group stated.
NTYTP also expressed hope that the spiritual significance of Easter would inspire Nigerians to work collectively towards building a nation where unity, justice, and prosperity reign.
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