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Survey shows Americans trust social media more than newspapers or television [DETAILS]
Voter trust in political information from Facebook, Twitter and other social media services is now on par with that in traditional news sources, according to a new survey shared with…
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Opinion: I am an activist… so what?
by Damola Adegun To be honest, some of the most satisfying moments of my life have been when I have confronted oppression, extortion and shades of vices that continue to…
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Opinion: In defense of President Goodluck Jonathan
by Philip Amiola We may not like the president, but that does not detract from the fact that we ought to be civil when addressing him or any human being…
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“A note of warning to the so-called blogtivists”: Nwachukwu Egbunike replies Mark Amaza
by Nwachukwu Egbunike ...Let none of us that assume that being a young blogger makes us the megaphone of this country. That would be a delusion of grandeur. I read…
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A Rejoinder to the rejoinder: A note of warning to the so-called blogtivists
by Oseiwe Ibhagui Leave your virtual world, come out and meet people to advance the issues you care about and society will be better for it. Social media and the…
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Lai Labode: Participate, stop complaining (Y! Politico)
by Lai Labode "The future of every nation is written many years earlier in the hearts of its youth." - Lai Labode I became the Chairman of the PDP Youth…
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Next question: Is there really something called a ‘Youth Agenda’? (#NewLeadership Series by Chude Jideonwo)
by Chude Jideonwo Chude Jideonwo How did it turn out, for instance, that Lamidi Adedibu was making leadership and governance decisions for the likes of your parents and mine in…
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Are you ready? National Orientation Agency set to unveil strategy to protect social media users
by Emmanuel Okubenji The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, Mike Omeri, has said that the Federal Government has no plan to restrict the use of social media. Speaking in…
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#OccupyNigeriaAnniversary: “Hope is not a strategy, let me tell you why #OccupyNigeria failed” – @LagosHunter
by @LagosHunter The occupiers had no stamina, after a mere five days, they took a break to ‘refresh’ and restock. A revolution is spontaneous and very serious business, there is…
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Oluwatobi Soyombo: The rise and rise of digital influencers
by Oluwatobi Soyombo Influencers are not necessarily stars offline. In fact they may not be known by the neighbours next door; but when it comes to the social web, they…
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Opinion: Why is the Pope not following anyone (on Twitter)?
Pope Benedict by Jake Wallis Simmons So the Pope has finally tweeted. In fact, in a wry move possibly inspired by the doctrine of the Trinity, he has a…
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Jamie Bartlett: Does Social Media make us nasty?
There is growing evidence that 'hate speech' online is growing quickly: including sustained, targeted attacks on individuals and groups. The morality of technology is one of the oldest debates around…
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Really? Study reveals text message abbreviations, blogging, and social media is good for you
Many have branded text messages as the bane of modern-day writing, claiming that the widespread use of abbreviations and slang is chipping away at basic writing skills. Yet a study…
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Social media encourages ‘jungle journalism’ – Olusegun Osoba
by Isi Esene Former governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, has lamented the negative effect social media has on journalism saying it gives rise to what he described as "jungle…
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African social network, Afroterminal launches $3,000 ‘I love Africa’ video competition
by Akan Ido To celebrate the launch of its new 'Communities' feature, Afroterminal.com - a African Social Network, has partnered with OH TV (a UK TV Channel) to launch the $3,000…
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You’re a hypocrite: President Jonathan’s special assistant goes on the offensive against El Rufai on Twitter
Reno Omokri, Special Assistant to President Jonathan on New Media by Akan Ido The social media cold-war between the special assistant to the president, Reno Omokri, and the former FCT…
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Temitope Shittu-Alamu: A girl’s romance with her Blackberry
by Temitope Shittu-Alamu All through the journey, she is in constant romance with her bold5, hugging it softly with her 8fingers and swiping the screen with 2. On a Monday…
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Do not add my wife on Facebook – Governor Fashola warns
by Isi Esene The Lagos State government yesterday released a statement dissociating First Lady Abimbola Fashola from several social media accounts purported to be operated by the wife of the…
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Opinion: Where are the young people, the ‘Twitter generation’?
by Isioma Osaje Why is it that in most spheres of life (except perhaps music) the forerunners are a few years shy of 30 and older. Every morning when I…
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Opinion: Facebook may soon become the company you don’t recognise
by Dr. Boyce Watkins A more consumer-friendly company might be able to take its time. But now that they are hardcore capitalists, Facebook is coming into your life with no…
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How to market your small business on Twitter
by Elizabeth Mott Define whom you'll follow and whom you won't on the basis of attributes you can discern easily, then create original, non-automated thank-you responses in keeping with…
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Bumight: Love on social media (Y! Superblogger)
In the same vein, Facebook has been broadened to include not just folks in college. I had a mini heart attack when my dad sent me a Facebook friend request.…
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Opinion: Who are we? We are no longer normal
by Dolapo Aina Justice most of the time is sold to the highest bidder and the law is simply a mirage. “Who are we? We are no longer normal.... Nigeria…
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5 ways you shouldn’t breakup with her
by Russell Smith for Inspiyr Ending a relationship can be difficult, but it’s important to maintain a certain level of dignity and respect when dealing with this closure. In a…
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Get ready, guys: Legislator wants law against “abuse” of social media
by Hauwa Gambo Oyo State is on the march. The chairman of its House of Assembly committee on Public Accounts, Finance and Appropriation Olusegun Olaleye, has asked the Federal Government…
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10 success tips needed to thrive in the new economy – ‘Gbenga Sesan
by Isi Esene It is an established fact that the industrial economy is gone and the knowledge economy is here to stay. In this economy, even knowledge is not enough…
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Up a notch! Blogger, Olorisupergal rebrands with new entertainment website
by Rachel Ogbu Olorisupergal.com is the new entertainment website from Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Olorisupergal. The accounting graduate from Lagos State University (LASU) started blogging in February 2010 wit Olorisupergal.blogspot.com,…
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TICKER: “I am too busy for social media” – D’banj
In a major interview post-‘Mo Hits, DB/Good Music/Mercury/IDJ artiste, Dapo Oyebanjo popularly called D’banj, sought to lay to rest various allegations and rumours being peddled about him, in an exclusive…
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Opinion: NANS: A disgrace to over 60million Nigerian students
by Femi Owolabi As at my last click on this page, only 470 persons have liked the page. What percentage should I accord that to, considering the hundreds of thousands…
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Opinion: Should social media be criminalised in Nigeria?
by Olufemi Adeagbo Late Cynthia Osokogu. Social media today if studied with the deserving attention, will reveal to the Nigerian government the existence of a young population that is increasingly…
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