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7 good reasons NOT to send your nude photos to anyone
by Jenny O'Hara Just because your boyfriend/girlfriend is caring enough not to spread that picture around, that doesn’t mean that everyone who may see it will be as responsible. There…
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8 bizarre social networks you won’t believe exist
The Internet is home to hundreds of different social networks. Aside from the big-wigs, plenty cater to a more niche variety of interests. We browsed the web and compiled some…
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7 things to AVOID on social media
by Kelly Marcus While it is great for sharing information about your life, there is a line that needs to be drawn in how much detail you can share. There is…
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Doomed: Saudi Arabia says YOU, TWITTER USERS are going to hell (READ)
“The road to hell is paved with good intentions,” warns the famed 12th century proverb. A modern-day addendum to that truism might read, “in 140 characters or less” — at…
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Opinion: Dear social media user, the Nigerian politician doesn’t care about you
by Mark Amaza While I admit that our Twitter class aren’t without passion for Nigeria, there is a tendency for them to remain cocooned within their circle and not understanding…
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Opinion: How NOT to e-mail bloggers
by Vera Ezimora I’ve been blogging for seven years, and one of the things that have been consistent, even long before social media, is e-mail. Bloggers have to have a…
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Opinion: We need to stop the jack-of-all-trades mentality in Nigerian music & movies
by Segun Adekoye I know you are coming to read this article probably out of vex. In your mind, you bellow “I know i’m jack of all trades but how…
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“Fear God!” – Labaran Maku is warning all you Twitter & Facebook activists
by Hauwa Gambo That hot new breed of troublemakers called social media activists have been making life unberable for information minister, Labaran Maku, and he just can't take it anymore!…
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Nothing new under the sun: Newspaper reports wrong Titanic information 101 years ago (LOOK)
by Akan Ido The danger of the media misinforming the public has always been a talking point, this is even more important in the age of Social Media where (mis)information…
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Tope Olofin: 5 online branding tips you can’t do without (Y! Superblogger)
You are what you say you are, so tell folks about yourself and what you do. The first few weeks when I started blogging again after my 5 year break,…
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Costly tweet: Man sentenced to 2 years in prison for insulting Emir of Kuwait on Twitter
A Kuwaiti court sentenced a man to two years in prison for insulting the country's ruler on Twitter, a lawyer following the case said, as the Gulf Arab state cracks…
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Debo Adejugbe: Social media votes and the pitfalls of ignorance (Y! Politico)
by Debo Adejugbe Personally, I would have loved if "Social Media Votes" translated to actual votes... Sadly, it doesn't! It means that all our hue and cry will amount to…
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Ohimai Amaize: Like toy soldiers (Y! Politico)
by Ohimai Amaize If you want to find young Nigerians who are bitter and angry with the Nigerian “system, Twitter is the place. I am, equally, on Twitter and I…
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7 key skills you need to get hired right now
by Jada A. Graves The days of hiring generalists are gone. Today, employers are seeking hires who possess particular skills, be them technical—like computer skills, for instance—or analytical—like problem solving.…
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#Yipee: A Nigerian is brain behind famous Twitter handle, the Honest Toddler, CNN interviews HER (DETAILS)
by Rachel Ogbu Bunmi Laditan and her daughter Tali (photo-CNN) With almost 200, 000 followers, the Honest Toddler is a very popular ‘tweeting baby’ on the social media site. The tweets…
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Obi Asika, Obi Asika & all that cool stuff: 7 reasons Social Media Week rocked
by Chi Ibe Obi Asika He might not be the first name that comes to your head when you think of Nigeria's new media revolution, but that's just the way…
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“Thank you for your love” – Pope Benedict XVI leaves the Vatican with final tweet to his followers
by Isi Esene Pope Benedict XVI has left the Vatican after resigning from the position of Pope. The 85-year-old pontiff was flown by helicopter to the papal retreat at Castel…
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Infographic: 10 biggest time wasters at the office
by Kristin Piombino Do you waste a lot of time on a typical work day? Your first inclination might be to say no, but upon closer inspection you may realize you…
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5 ways to become a Twitter celebrity
by Temitayo Famutimi Endeavour to interact with Twitter users who have gained appreciable level of popularity. If they notice you and like what they see, they’ll help you in your…
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8 ways to avoid social media stress
from Huffington Post Not to mention, Facebook use has even been linked to lead to depression, jealousy and social isolation. Updating and browsing your Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram accounts probably makes…
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Why I am leaving Facebook
by Barrakam Facebook offers me nothing that I cannot get in a phone call, a video call, a postal letter, a paper greeting card, an email, a chat or a…
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Mind what you tweet – You can be sued!
by Brian Wheeler The law concerning Twitter is clear - if you make a defamatory allegation about someone you can be sued for libel. People who tweeted photos allegedly of…
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Jealous of your Facebook friends? Why social media makes us bitter
by Alice G. Walton But when it comes to online interaction, we’re assaulted with the annoying highlights of the lives of every Tom, Dick, and Harry we’ve clicked a button…
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Pure cuteness: Mercy Johnson shares adorable photo of her baby daughter (LOOK)
by Akan Ido Actress, Mercy Johnson is sure relishing the joy of motherhood as she shares with her fans cute photos of her daughter, Purity. Purity Osebhajimente Okojie was born…
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Facebook sued over ‘like’ button
Facebook is facing legal action over its use of the “like” button and other features of the social network. It is being sued by a patent-holding company acting on behalf…
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Japheth Omojuwa: The seamy side of Nigeria (Y! FrontPage)
Nigeria is critical to the rest of the continent and if Nigeria does not get it right, Africa will really not make more progress. – President Barack Obama Nigeria is…
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“The little black boy…” – AC Milan boss under fire over Mario Balotelli
Silvio Berlusconi and his brother Paolo are getting heat over maverick Italy striker Mario Balotelli, with one accused of racism and the other of signing him for their club AC…
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The ‘Fail Whale’ is back: Twitter goes down for hours on web and mobile
Your "Throwback Thursday" or #tbt photos are going to have to wait on Twitter. As of around 10 a.m. EST, the social media site was experiencing downtime and server issues.…
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Japheth Omojuwa: For bloggers only – Part 2 | #SaveBagega (Y! FrontPage)
The power of new media realities is that everyone who cares to have a voice now has a voice. The world has not only changed, that change is in itself…
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10 jobs that didn’t exist 10 years ago
by Meghan Casserly “But technology in the workplace is evolving so quickly that a person can’t think that just because they’re great at Twitter, it will make them a desirable…
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