CNN Calls Buhari And Atiku 'Old Men' Presidential Candidates. Nigerians React

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Nigerians on Twitter were united in berating renowned news media mogul, CNN after they twitted an "offensive" headline about the age of the Nigerian presidential candidates in the upcoming elections..

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