Now you think about it, the President building a helipad is not really a big deal.

Admit it.

But we’re Nigerians, we like to react to things. If we didn’t react to things, what would we be?

I've said this before – Sahara Reporters & Ynaija employ the same strategy – sensationalism. It's valid if one doesn't posture as different

— Subomi (@subomiplumptre) June 28, 2015

But…but…we only posted the reactions.

There is a place for LindaIkeji, Ynaija and Sahara. They've earned it. But dangerous to this generation if they are the only type there is.

— Subomi (@subomiplumptre) June 28, 2015

This sensationalist "drum down" online journalism we practice in Nigeria is a threat. The sheer lies are even more alarming.

— Subomi (@subomiplumptre) June 28, 2015

Perhaps it’s just as lazy to lump us in that troublemaker box. The sheer sensationalism of this tweet is even more alarming.

1/ Not too many conversations on Nigerian social media have exposed my generation's ignorance as today's #helipad "outrage"

— Chxta of Greece (@Chxta) June 28, 2015

A little faux outrage never hurt anyone.

2/ First, what is a #helipad? A helicopter landing pad (helipad) is a landing area or platform for helicopters.

— Chxta of Greece (@Chxta) June 28, 2015

3/ The ideal dimensions of a #helipad are 16m by 16m and the concrete slab should be able to support a weight of 4.2 metric tonnes.

— Chxta of Greece (@Chxta) June 28, 2015

4/ In constructing a #Helipad, lighting is not required especially if the helipad will be situated on flatland.

— Chxta of Greece (@Chxta) June 28, 2015

5/ Flatlands such as obtains in a town called Daura. Red lights are encouraged for your #helipad if you can afford them.

— Chxta of Greece (@Chxta) June 28, 2015

6/ What is required for a #helipad, is a large "H" sign, painted in white, that should be visible to the pilot from at least 150 m.

— Chxta of Greece (@Chxta) June 28, 2015

7/ The most dangerous times of flight for a helicopter via a #helipad are the take-off and the landing phases.

— Chxta of Greece (@Chxta) June 28, 2015

8/ Obstructions such as wires, antenna poles, fences, and buildings are some of the worst hazards on the #helipad

— Chxta of Greece (@Chxta) June 28, 2015

9/ Marking or removing these hazards is a very important factor to take into consideration when building the #helipad.

— Chxta of Greece (@Chxta) June 28, 2015

Enough of the Helipad history class.

10/ Now let us calculate this 16m by 16m and 4.2 metric tonnes in clear terms. The new #helipad in Daura is 8 bags of cement.

— Chxta of Greece (@Chxta) June 28, 2015

11/ So it is over 8 bags of cement that some are trying to gain political capital? Is that not enough to weep for my country? #Helipad

— Chxta of Greece (@Chxta) June 28, 2015

Maybe not, but Tweets > facts. Everyone knows this.