by ‘Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Nigeria’s own @Gidi_Traffic has been nominated for the Shorty Awards – the equivalent of the Oscars in Social Media (http://shortyawards.com/category/lifesavinghero). It’s an international award ceremony held annually in New York that celebrates the best of Social Media Users in innovation and excellence. It is a huge step onto the international scene for @Gidi_Traffic.... Read More

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You Tweet! "I’m not a surveillance camera hanging under a chopper," says @Gidi_Traffic

by ‘ Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] When you hear someone say, “Twitter keeps me company when I’m in traffic”, then obviously that Nigerian isn’t following @Gidi_Traffic. When you want up to speed, real-time updates on which routes are free and where there’s been traffic for days – especially in Lagos – this is go-to guy. YNaija... Read More

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November 21, 2011

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You Tweet! "An angry girlfriend will make me close down my Twitter account," says @eaboyeji

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Iyinoluwa Aboyeji is the Director of Research and Development, Empowerment Squared and the co-founder of Bookneto (www.bookneto.com). What makes all these titles more interesting is that he is just 20! He recently spoke to YNaija about Twitter. “It can be a time waster. You have to know the limits.” What were you doing... Read More

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November 4, 2011

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You Tweet! “I'd pay Twitter a tithe if they ask for it,” – @Omojuwa

by ‘Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Japheth J Omojuwa is a lot of things: -Director African Operations for The Prometheus Institute USA. – Research Associate with Ghana based Think Tank, IMANI Centre For Policy and Education. – Assistant Editor for ATLAS Economic Institute’s African Liberty Organisation. -Director of Communications and Strategy Feeding Africa Project for Winners’ Haven,... Read More

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October 26, 2011

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You Tweet: “Some people open accounts just to insult you,” says @Vivisleek

by Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Vivian is one of the warmest tweeters you will ever follow on Twitter. She is popular but down to earth and friendly. Once in a while, she likes to stir up a bit of controversy by putting up what we have all come to term, er… Boobvatars. Vivi, as she... Read More

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October 26, 2011

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You Tweet: "Some people open accounts just to insult you," says @Vivisleek

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September 12, 2011

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All tweets are not equal:Twitter Round-up for last week

[5th to 10thSeptember] By Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] MONDAY: “Morning good ppl. Just wnt 2 wish y’all a lovely week ahead, “ @DONJAZZY tweeted as the new week swung by. “May God bless our going out & our coming in, our hustle 2. in JESUS Name. Amen.” @AyoBankole was on his way out but... Read More

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September 10, 2011

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And the winner of the August You Tweet! series is…..

Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] The second quarter of the You Tweet! series has produced its second monthly winner. In the month of August, we profiled five tweeters who let us into their individual experiences on the social networking site. That list included @lumidizzle, @odinabarbie, @4eyedmonk @Katung_Aduwak and @MOsallyHITS. YNaija is delighted to announce that... Read More

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September 9, 2011

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You Tweet! “Now, Facebook is like the village mansion that remains locked most of the time,” saysTolu Ogunlesi

by Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] There’s hardly any Nigerian tweeter that doesn’t know Tolu Ogunlesi. Full of amazing wit and down to earth, he is one person everyone loves to have on their timeline. He is a well respected writer and journalist. His fiction and poetry have been published in The London Magazine, Wasafiri,... Read More

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September 7, 2011

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You Tweet: “I killed Facebook that’s why I’m here” says Twitter user, @RIPFaceboook

Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] @RIPFaceboook, a handle shrouded in mystery, says he killed Facebook all by himself. Off Twitter, he is studying in a Malaysian University and loves Tupac to no end that he blocks people that diss the rapper on his timeline. The anonymous @RIPFaceboook tells us a bit more about his experience on the... Read More

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Twitter Roundup Xtra: @Gidi_Traffic set to win Shorty Awards for being a ‘Life Saving Hero’!

You Tweet! "I’m not a surveillance camera hanging under a chopper," says @Gidi_Traffic

You Tweet! "An angry girlfriend will make me close down my Twitter account," says @eaboyeji

You Tweet! “I'd pay Twitter a tithe if they ask for it,” – @Omojuwa

You Tweet: “Some people open accounts just to insult you,” says @Vivisleek

You Tweet: "Some people open accounts just to insult you," says @Vivisleek

All tweets are not equal:Twitter Round-up for last week

And the winner of the August You Tweet! series is…..

You Tweet! “Now, Facebook is like the village mansion that remains locked most of the time,” saysTolu Ogunlesi

You Tweet: “I killed Facebook that’s why I’m here” says Twitter user, @RIPFaceboook

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