4 ways to practise bullsh_t-ivism on Twitter

Bullshit-ivism is probably a new word to most people but the phenomenon is certainly not new. It’s a form of activism that’s especially prevalent on social media these days. A lot of people on Twitter portray themselves as activists and try to muster a following by tweeting stuff that resonates with the people.

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June 14, 2015

The hottest takes on Toke Makinwa’s situation

Before I start, let me explain what a “Hot Take” is. A hot take is an opinion based on simplistic moralizing rather than actual thought. Are we all on board now? Let’s begin. Toke Makinwa’s husband has allegedly been “playing away games”, according to that one blog we can’t mention but shall link to. Credit... Read More

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June 14, 2015

Military assures positive result against insurgency

The military are again giving their reassurance that the insurgency raving the nation will soon come to an end as the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Kenneth Minimah, said that with the relocation of the military command and control centre to Maiduguri and Yola, Nigerians should expect the best and positive results soon in... Read More

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June 14, 2015

CAP says Boko Haram should be treated as terrorists not insurgents

Different people with different opinions and perception, such is the case a pro-democracy and human rights group, Community Agenda for Peace (CAP), who said Boko Haram shouldn’t be referred to as insurgent but terrorists. It has called upon the federal government and international community to stop treating Boko Haram members as insurgents; and that rather,... Read More

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June 14, 2015

See the official portrait of Bukola Saraki as Senate President

The newly appointed Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,Bukola Saraki’s official portrait has been released. It was released by the Media Office of the Senate President, Bamikole Omishore on Sunday.

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June 14, 2015

There are only four illnesses in Nigeria, depression is not one of them

Raise your hands if you watched Crime Fighters growing up. I did. Somehow, even before I fully appreciated the full extent of what those guys did. There was something that felt good about seeing armed robbers, kidnappers and petty thieves cower under the glare of the camera. Their guns and assorted charms looking like they... Read More

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June 14, 2015

Toke Makinwa’s first reaction since husband-cheating saga

Toke Makinwa may have either slept with the bad news of her husband allegedly cheating on her or woke up to it. Either way, she showed a reaction most people would exactly expect- feigning ignorance to the situation. There’s too much at stake apparently to give off any form of emotion or weakness. The media... Read More

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June 14, 2015

DJ Cuppy can’t seem to keep her mouth closed

Maybe we may have overlooked it, if it was just one or two pictures. But no, even when she isn’t posing for a picture, Ifeoluwa Otedola, can’t seem to keep her mouth closed. It is almost like the mouth has a mind of its own… and even that is scary. Here is a picture of... Read More

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June 14, 2015

God said Presidents will be members of Redeemed church – Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, says he once prophesied that members of his church would become presidents, vice presidents and other top positions in the society. Adeboye said this while speaking a special prayer programme: “Not by might” at the RCCG national headquarters, Throne of Grace Parish, Ebute-Meta, Lagos.... Read More

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June 14, 2015

Atiku trekkers get stranded in Yola with no money to return home

Safe to say that a non-verbal disclaimer/caveat has been put out by these politicians that the individuals trekking in their honour, are solely on their own. Three men, Salihu Jibrin, Aliyu Adamu and Abubakar Suleiman who trekked to Yola, Adamawa state capital in honour of ex Vice President Atiku Abubakar say they are now stranded without money... Read More

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June 14, 2015

Igbos have no regret for voting PDP – Deputy Senate President

The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, says the people of South-East have no regret in their decision to vote for the Peoples Democratic Party, in the last general elections. According to Ekweremadu, the people of the region will vote the same way, if another opportunity presents itself. He said this on Saturday, June 13, on arrival at Akanu Ibiam International... Read More

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June 14, 2015

According to Obasanjo, this is the solution to Boko Haram insurgency

Obasanjo continues to preach about his concept of carrot and stick, which he believes is sufficient enough to effectively tackle insurgency in any part of the world. To former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the use of only military operations to combat Boko Haram activities in Nigeria and other terrorist groups across the world, is not enough to completely end... Read More

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June 14, 2015

How the new administration must handle Nollywood

Peace Anyiam-Osigwe and Dayo Ogunyemi’s essay on the relationship between the creative industries and the Federal Government flew under radar. It shouldn’t have and in case you missed it, here are five key points from it. Despite all the talk, the GEJ administration failed with its Nollywood policy… Not a single one of the high... Read More

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June 14, 2015

This is why Buhari is yet to announce his ministers

President Muhammadu Buhari, has been accused of not hitting the ground running as he promised, owing to his delay in choosing people who will make up his cabinet. However, his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Garba Shehu, has revealed to Sahara TV, that the immediate past administration’s uncooperative attitude during the transition period and its lateness in turning... Read More

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June 14, 2015

Our doors are open for APC members to defect – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party has said that members of the All Progressives Congress, are welcome to decamp to their party. The opposition party says its doors are open to defectors in the National Assembly as well as leaders of the APC. The Deputy National Publicity Secretary, PDP, Abdullahi Jalo, revealed to Punch Newspapers on Saturday,... Read More

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