YNaija2017Review: #BAAD2017, #EndSARS, Mr Eazi… These 10 stories/hashtags broke the Internet

The internet loves a good buzz. Something to rally round or be outraged about, it doesn’t matter, as long as we can all converge on a similar hashtag. This year had a list of those moments. They include a fairytale wedding, an over the top chef and a campaign to put the police in check.... Read More

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November 3, 2016

Opinion: #IStandWithBuhari/#GoForwardwithGoodluck | Enough of this foolishness

by Ugochukwu Nnamdi Ukamba Political engagement by citizens is critical to ‘deepening’ democracy. The idea is that where majority of the citizenry are dissatisfied with an issue and are constantly expressing that displeasure the political class, fully aware that their legitimate rise or fall depends on the opinion of majority, will seek to quickly address... Read More

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May 30, 2014

Tunde Leye: Lord of the Tweets – The legend of the Hashtag (Part 1)

by Tunde Leye The overlords recruited former Ranters to become Voltrons. Former subbers became fighters. The Troll Cabal evolved, led by three Tweeps, the Rockman, The Featherman and The Poxman. The Trenders became a guild of their own, avoided by most of the other Tweeps. In the beginning, two of the Valar created a... Read More

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November 7, 2013

Don’t do it! 10 Instagram CRIMES you have to avoid

by Carmen Chong This is probably the easiest way to get yourself unfollowed on Instagram. Although two to three selfies per week is acceptable, this is also subjected to the content of your selfie. We do not, ever want to see selfies with too much of your boobs hanging out 1. Flooding the feed – No... Read More

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July 19, 2013

CLICK: Stanbic IBTC spot the difference competition [Final clue]

by Isi Esene If you would like the chance to win N100, 000, now is the time! You have until 11:59pm on Friday 19th July 2013 to send in your answers for the Stanbic IBTC TVC competition. You help you, here’s the final clue: Watch the hands, between 28 seconds and 38 seconds. What changed?... Read More

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