It’s 1st of April and Nigerians are not left out as the world play the fool’s game which has been going on for hours. We have carefully collected some of the most striking pranks and interesting statements from prominent Nigerians which played out so far. Enjoy the read!

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One of the most controversial pranks of the day was posted by Sahara reporters, where it was alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari collapsed during a press conference.

URGENT: @NGRPresident @MBuhari collapses during press conference with @BarackObama, hospitalized at Bronx Clinic in NYC, condition unknown

— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) April 1, 2016

However, this was quickly refuted by the Personal Assistant to the@NGRPresident, @MBuhari on New Media, @BashirAhmaad

Dear Sahara Reporters, this is senseless ‘April Fools’ President Buhari is healthy and ready for today’s engagements in the US in few hours.
— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) April 1, 2016

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Goal  had a go at the April Fools’ hype when they claimed Jose Mourinho had agreed to take charge of the Nigerian national team.

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The former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar already fallen prey to one of the Pranks set by his kids.

My son @Mustyblax and sisters made a very funny #AprilFools joke this morning. I will make my own joke when it’s time for monthly allowances
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) April 1, 2016

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Renowned data analyst, Chief Executive of BudgiT, Seun Onigbinde, who was recently honored by @consumersng as the Social Enterprise Brand of the Year in Nigeria also got good mentions on the internet after tweeting that he has been appointed by popular English football club, Chelsea FC as its data scientist.

I signed for @ChelseaFC this morning as the Club Data Scientist. Thank you @BudgITng. It has been four great years. pic.twitter.com/vD8NQ7qZKN

— Oluseun l #OpenNASS (@seunonigbinde) April 1, 2016

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Another news site in Nigeria, newsroom.ng reported that Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has ended his bid to become American president.