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    Atiku, Black Panther, World Cup and the Top Queries Nigerians Searched on Google in 2018

    Idris AbubakarIdris Abubakar
    December 14, 2018
    Atiku, Black Panther, World Cup and the Top Queries Nigerians Searched on Google in 2018

    As the year comes to an end, Google has once again continued the culture of releasing some search data. The Silicon Valley company has released the list of searches made by users across the world.

    Presenting the top 10 Google search trends of 2018. https://t.co/422q5TwMkf pic.twitter.com/96chDywUsT

    — USA TODAY (@USATODAY) December 12, 2018

    The Nigerian version of the list comes with a lot surprises, then again, user behaviour is affected by trends. So without further ado, here are the top queries Nigerians searched on Google in 2018.

    People

    Top queries Nigerians searched on Google related to individuals:
    Alexis Sanchez
    Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
    Meghan Markle
    Stan Lee
    Philippe Coutinho
    Atiku Abubakar
    Tosyn Bucknor
    Avicii
    Aisha Abimbola
    Sylvester Stallone

    We the young Nigerians trust our future @atiku that’s why you top the google search for 2018. Thanks @renoomokri for giving us the lead. @OfficialPDPNig. #GetNigeriaWorkingAgain

    — NCnkeli (@cnkeli) December 13, 2018
    Losses

    Web searches by Nigerians related to obituaries or death of a personality:

    Stan Lee
    Tosyn Bucknor
    Avicii
    Aisha Abimbola
    Billy Graham
    Aretha Franklin
    Ras Kimono
    Mac Miller
    Stephen Hawking
    Kofi Annan

    Lyrics

    Top queries Nigerians searched on Google related to lyrics from a song

    One Ticket ( Kizz Daniel Ft. Davido)
    God’s Plan (Drake)
    In my feelings (Drake)
    Fake Love (Duncan Mighty ft. Wizkid)
    Assurance (Davido)
    Nwa Baby (Davido)
    Man’s Not Hot (Michael Dapaah)
    Girls like you (Maroon 5)
    Freaky Friday (Lil Dicky)
    This is Nigeria (Falz)

    2018 Google Search Trends are Amazing

    USA

    🔹'What is #Bitcoin' was the Top What is search
    🔹How to buy #Ripple is 4th & How to buy bitcoin is 8th most trending 'How to'

    India

    🔹'Bitcoin price' is 6th most trending news
    🔹How to invest in bitcoin is 5th most trending 'How to' pic.twitter.com/Mhf43aXZFv

    — Indian CryptoGirl (@DesiCryptoHodlr) December 14, 2018
    Movies

    Top queries Nigerians searched on Google related to movies.

    Black Panther
    Avengers Infinity War
    Acrimony
    Venom
    Deadpool 2
    King of Boys
    Wedding Party 2
    Rampage

    News

    Top queries Nigerians searched on Google on information about an event or news story

    Osun Elections
    Ekiti Elections
    PDP Presidential Primaries
    ASUU Strike
    NLC Strike / Minimum Wage
    Offa Robbery
    Kaduna Crisis
    Lagos APC Primaries
    Royal Wedding
    Atiku Running Mate

    Questions

    Top questions asked on Google from Nigeria

    Fifth most common "why is" google search in Australia this year was "why is Tim Cahill not playing tonight?" Clearly a loss for #sokkahtwitter, which would prefer "why is Tim Cahill playing tonight?", closely followed by "why was I #blockedbyCahill?" https://t.co/K0NkWOD4OX

    — Aedan Roberts (@aedanr) December 14, 2018

    How to check Jamb result
    How to write a Business Plan
    Who is leading in Osun Election
    How to check BVN
    Who is Prince Harry
    Who is the richest Musician in Nigeria
    How to write a CV
    How to dance Shaku Shaku
    Who is Atiku’s running mate
    Who is the president of Croatia

    Songs


    Searches from Nigeria related to songs

    Fever (Wizkid)
    Assurance (Davido)
    Science Student (Olamide)
    Motigbana (Olamide)
    Nwa Baby (Davido)
    One Ticket (Kiss Daniel ft Davido)
    Gbona (Burna Boy)
    Manya (Wizkid)
    Soco (Wizkid)
    Fia (Davido)

    Sporting Events

    Searches from Nigeria about a sport event or competition

    Russia 2018
    English Premier League 2018
    2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN 2018)
    Winter Olympics 2018
    Wimbledon 2018
    US Open 2018
    Wrestlemania 2018
    Champions League
    Community Shield 2018
    Anthony Joshua vs Parker

    @atiku Ranked Nigeria’s Top Trending Politician On @Google Search In 2018#Sign of a #Victory pic.twitter.com/8SnwmJddcF

    — Yusuf Ilemona Usman (@IlemonaUsman) December 12, 2018
    Sports people

    Searches related to sports personalities

    Alexis Sanchez
    Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
    Philippe Coutinho
    Emmanuel Eboue
    Fred
    Anthony Joshua
    Jorginho
    Unai Emery
    Willian
    Didier Drogba


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