Anyone monitoring Nigerian Twitter today knows that Nigerians are waxing philosophical and eloquent on this Independence Day affair. Earlier on, we brought you a collection of tweets reflecting the thoughts of many Nigerians. We are not done yet. There’s more where that came from. Japheth Omojuwa, who wears many hats- farmer, public speaker, social commentator... Read More

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June 17, 2015

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Finally, Omojuwa gets verified by Twitter

After several calls by thousands of his loyalists and apologists on Twitter, Japheth Omojuwa, has been verified by the micro-blogging social media platform. Omojuwa, a popular blogger, socio-economic and political commentator, joined Twitter since February 2010, and his witty political tweets have earned him a large following. He was verified today, June 17, and promptly announced... Read More

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March 27, 2015

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Buhari’s private jet prevented from flying out of Abuja

by Kolapo Olapoju According to reports from various sources, the private jet conveying Muhammadu Buhari from Abuja to his hometown, Daura, Katsina, is being prevented from taking off. The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress was said to be flying out of Abuja to Daura, where he would cast his vote during Saturday’s presidential... Read More

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February 7, 2015

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Tolu Ogunlesi & Japheth Omojuwa go in on ‘election postponement talk’ (TWEETS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Ever since the report of ‘possible election postponement’ was dropped through the grapevine, the internet has gone into overdrive with conversation, protest, arguments, counter-arguments on the subject. Two of the most vocal Twitter users harping on the election postponement brouhaha, are award-winning journalist, Tolu Ogunlesi and public speaker and columnist, Japheth Omojuwa.... Read More

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September 26, 2014

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Pace setters converge for the 7th Port Harcourt Book Festival

by Jewel Stephen Preparations are in top gear as Port Harcourt readies itself for the 7th edition of the Port Harcourt Book Festival, this years event is particularly special because it holds in the year that Port Harcourt is UNESCO World Book Capital. It is going to be another opportunity to raise the flag... Read More

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August 19, 2014

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Analysis: How far does social media really go? | We interrogate

by Adedayo Ademuwagun In the last few years, the influence of social media has grown rapidly in Nigeria. More people are using social media to connect and discuss about current issues, and these discussions are visibly having a significant effect in this society. Conversations on social media often involve a lot of people, but do... Read More

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April 23, 2014

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Japheth Omojuwa: Government blackmail and delusions of free press

by Japheth Omojuwa We all sleep and wake thinking and assuming we have a free press but that is a delusion we must jostle ourselves out of immediately. There is no free press in Nigeria, only some form of pretence at freedom. There are probably 149 million All Progressives Congress members in Nigeria. That is... Read More

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March 6, 2014

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Opinion: 10 points to note from the FRC report that nailed Sanusi (An addendum)

by Aare Ago If you have (truly) read the report, you “may” observe that the narration suggests that there was no direct contact or interaction between the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Council as “insinuated” by other reports and news. This coincides with Mallam Sanusi’s declaration that there was no time the CBN... Read More

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March 4, 2014

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Japheth Omojuwa: Our Nigeria… their ATM machine

by Japheth Omojuwa They have monetized our geographical space, they have formed units out of our common heritage and they have made sure to share its profits, not equally but to at least share it amongst themselves in a way that ensures the country remains a going concern. As patriotic Nigerians, we think we have... Read More

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February 27, 2014

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Japheth Omojuwa: 10 points to note from the FRC report that nailed Sanusi

by Japheth Omojuwa The report was sent to the President 7th June 2013. The president ended up suspending the Governor on the 20th of February 2014. Why did the President wait for so long? Could it be because the CBN Governor refused to keep quiet about what he thought was the administration’s continued mismanagement of... Read More

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February 24, 2014

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Pius Adesanmi: The struggle for meaning – Ukraine, Iyaloja and all that jazz

by Pius Adesanmi If you cannot even come together against the local terrorism of an Iyaloja in Lagos, how do you hope to ever rise against the might of the corrupt Nigerian state in Abuja? Three years ago or so, one theme ran through my public lectures. From one podium to another in Canada, in... Read More

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January 16, 2013

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Japheth Omojuwa: For bloggers only – Part 1 (Y! FrontPage)

So yes, if you have a real job and make a living off that I am glad for you. There are folks who don’t even have any. This article is for bloggers who want to make a living out of the art. I will say some things here that’d portray me as proud but what... Read More

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The Thread: The first line of Nigeria’s Constitution is a lie?

Finally, Omojuwa gets verified by Twitter

Buhari’s private jet prevented from flying out of Abuja

Tolu Ogunlesi & Japheth Omojuwa go in on ‘election postponement talk’ (TWEETS)

Pace setters converge for the 7th Port Harcourt Book Festival

Analysis: How far does social media really go? | We interrogate

Japheth Omojuwa: Government blackmail and delusions of free press

Opinion: 10 points to note from the FRC report that nailed Sanusi (An addendum)

Japheth Omojuwa: Our Nigeria… their ATM machine

Japheth Omojuwa: 10 points to note from the FRC report that nailed Sanusi

Pius Adesanmi: The struggle for meaning – Ukraine, Iyaloja and all that jazz

Japheth Omojuwa: Let’s talk about Nigeria’s worst budget in decades

Japheth Omojuwa: For bloggers only – Part 1 (Y! FrontPage)

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