Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers.

Here’s our list from today:

1 Dr Aminu Gamawa

It’s been quite the day on TwitterNG today: tribalism has been at its height; shots have been fired in all directions; it’s been so exhausting, we’re thankful the day has drawn to a close. Hopefully, tomorrow will open to peace, progress and a whole lot of sense.

Until then, Dr Gamawa has made some points about the madness brewing in the East:

1. Excessive use of force against innocent civilians in NE contributed to the escalation of the BH conflict. We must avoid that in the SE.

— Dr. Aminu Gamawa (@aminugamawa) September 15, 2017

3. The majority of Igbo people I know, in the SE & beyond, want to go about their normal life. We should not use IPOB to stigmatize them.

— Dr. Aminu Gamawa (@aminugamawa) September 15, 2017

4. IPOB is doing more harm than good to the IGBO people & their businesses. If you truly love the IGBO people you should not support them.

— Dr. Aminu Gamawa (@aminugamawa) September 15, 2017

5. Attacking Hausa people in the SE will not help the IPOB, or the IGBO people they claim to represent. Why is that hard to understand?

— Dr. Aminu Gamawa (@aminugamawa) September 15, 2017

6. Hate is destructive. Violence is destructive. Kanu and his IPOB are promoting both. We must all speak against hate and violence.

— Dr. Aminu Gamawa (@aminugamawa) September 15, 2017

2. Reno Omokri

We’re not sure whether this passes for hate speech (Buhari set the paper on red lines; only he has the marking scheme) but we can say that Reno Omokri rather enjoyed writing this thread. He starts out looking like he was rooting for Ezekwesili and winds up rubbing her face in it.

Quick backstory: Oby Ezekwesili had criticised Buhari for being a sectional leader. Garba Shehu shot back that she was being tribalistic, giving Reno Omokri the working tools to make a Karma-has-done-you-in piece.

It’s long, it’s tedious, but he’s a noisemaker so here goes:

1-@GarShehu's statements against @ObyEzeks is full of lies which I will prove with facts in the following tweets #ObyUsedAndDumped

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) September 15, 2017

2-@GarShehu lied about Kachikwu. Kachikwu isn't in charge of oil. He is a figure head. The power is with Baru, NNPC GMD #ObyUsedAndDumped

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) September 15, 2017

3-@Garshehu stop lying that PMB put an Igbo man in charge of CBN. GEJ appointed Emefiele and PMB just had to live with it #ObyUsedAndDumped

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) September 15, 2017

4-@GarShehu said PMB dealt with Northerners as he dealt with IPOB! That's why Arewa Quit Notice youth are walking freely? #ObyUsedAndDumped

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) September 15, 2017

5-After using @ObyEzeks and #BBOG to get to power, the @MBuhari admin has dumped @ObyEzeks. Let that be a lesson for ALL #ObyUsedAndDumped

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) September 15, 2017

6-The Genesis of the Hausa-Igbo clash currently ongoing in different parts of Nigeria is the 5% V 97% comment of PMB #ObyUsedAndDumped

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) September 15, 2017

7-@MBuhari's 5% V 97% comment made millions of Nigerians feel unwanted in Nigeria and is the greatest hate speech ever #ObyUsedAndDumped

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) September 15, 2017

8-The entire military are in the hands of 97% core Northern Muslims. No Federal character in the headship of the military #ObyUsedAndDumped

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) September 15, 2017

9-If we had spoken for the Shiites when the army killed 347 Shiite men, women and infants, Egwu Eke II won't have happened #ObyUsedAndDumped

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) September 15, 2017

10-@ObyEzeks can you remember when APC celebrated you and made you keynote speaker at their events were you attacked GEJ? #ObyUsedAndDumped

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) September 15, 2017

11-Today same APC that celebrated @ObyEzeks for insulting GEJ call her a hypocrite. If it's not 97%, it can never be 97% #ObyUsedAndDumped

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) September 15, 2017

12-Which Egu Ekwe or Python Dance has been done for herdsmen who kill Nigerians? Instead @elrufai pays them compensation #ObyUsedAndDumped

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) September 15, 2017

13-Those killing civilians in the SE should remember Victor Malu. What Malu did in Odi was done by others to his village #ObyUsedAndDumped

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) September 15, 2017

14-Be celebrating injustice against the SE because you're not from there. When it gets to your turn, who'll speak for you?#ObyUsedAndDumped

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) September 15, 2017

But what happens when the killings are in the Southeast? Are the lives of the 5% not as valuable as the lives of the 97%? #ObyUsedAndDumped pic.twitter.com/skwryiORsu

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) September 15, 2017

That is what the people of Ife thought. Go and ask them what happened to them in March of this year. #ObyUsedAndDumped pic.twitter.com/E74R0QkoMQ

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) September 15, 2017

This is @obyezeks receiving a standing ovation from @MBuhari & @APCNigeria Mar 7, 2014. Today they call her a 'hypocrite' #ObyUsedAndDumped pic.twitter.com/hpGn2MiBBW

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) September 15, 2017

If @MBuhari calls @obyezeks a 'hypocrite' for faulting his clampdown on SE, what do we call PMB for faulting the clamp down on Boko Haram? pic.twitter.com/qYGHD7I2A1

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) September 15, 2017

I hear that Karma wears low cut, thick glasses and bears a striking resemblance to @obyezeks. Could it be that they are related?

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) September 15, 2017

Sigh.

 

3. Nze

Speaking of tribalism, Igbos have been on the hot seat today for either not condemning IPOB activities or speaking out against Buhari’s Operation Python Dance II

Cue Seyi:

The main thing we've learnt from this IPOB/Shoki Python business is how quickly people can resort to leaning on tribal stereotypes.

— ST. (@seyitaylor) September 15, 2017

Away with y’all, Emeka sings.

This issue has really brought out the tribalists in most of you, atleast we know those to avoid now

— Emeka (@Em3kaKalu) September 15, 2017

Mazi Nze wades into the heat and lays it out without mincing words: don’t be the Igbo person that gets suckered. Stay woke and never forget this anecdote:

Lol I have a colleague that used to tell me I am different from other Igbos.. so let me drop the progression here.. it didn't turn out well

— maziNze™ (@hand2ome) September 15, 2017

And fellow Nigerians say:

Wisdom is an asset, you have spoken wisdom.

— Tayo (@mistertayo) September 15, 2017

This is so true ☝?️ nice one n thank you for standing up to what is right

— Flower girl?? (@cheekarr1) September 15, 2017

Thread. I used to be a good guy, then I became a bigot. Same as Nedu. Same as Chidi. Yesterday, Oby joined us. Like clockwork, always… https://t.co/0vvGHeKpRI

— Chxta (@Chxta) September 15, 2017

I was the first "bigot". I'm surprised at the caliber of people who have been tarred with the same brush.

More will join before 2019. https://t.co/ayVIf9D2od

— Onye Nkuzi (@cchukudebelu) September 15, 2017

This is how people twist govt criticism into ethnocentrism. If I wasn't Yoruba, I would have been labelled as an IPOB member. https://t.co/d0eLDOCuEC

— AYO SOGUNRO (@ayosogunro) September 15, 2017

How do you balance sef? Condemn IPOB and their horde come at you, condemn FG's wrong steps and you are labeled closet IPOB! Na wa

— Tayo (@mistertayo) September 15, 2017

The danger of parallel thinking & binary switches. If only folks really understood positional overlaps, much like set theory! Exhales…

— Victor Ndukauba II (@ViktorKubowski) September 15, 2017

I've Observed Most Assume they have to Take a Side…#NotAlways

This Leaves the Truth UNSPOKEN & Allows Evil Thrive like a Damn Virus!! ?

— Uche Onegeria™ (@onegeria) September 15, 2017

I've Observed Most Assume they have to Take a Side…#NotAlways

This Leaves the Truth UNSPOKEN & Allows Evil Thrive like a Damn Virus!! ?

— Uche Onegeria™ (@onegeria) September 15, 2017

Stand for Truth. Condemn whichever Side is Wrong or All!

That's what I Stand for. Taking Sides is Immature.No1 can Take the Truth frm you.

— Uche Onegeria™ (@onegeria) September 15, 2017

I'm Chioma. I'm Igbo. You cannot love me and hate Igbo's, or think we're a nuisance. No.

— Chioma Agwuegbo (@ChiomaChuka) September 15, 2017

4. Tunji Lardner

Apparently, there’s this ill-conceived sentiment on Twitter that Igbos are playing the victim. Tunji Larner brought it to our notice.

If the SE mindset can evolve beyond Victimhood & need to be 'loved' by the FG.The SE can be our Industrial powerhouse.They can do it..but..

— Tunji Lardner (@TunjiLardner) September 15, 2017

Arguably the SE&SS under GEJ 's PDP had unprecedented power & access to the treasury. They did nothing but steal like others before them SMH

— Tunji Lardner (@TunjiLardner) September 15, 2017

4. Clarence

So Clarence decided to fact check that.

Sorry, let us tackle this south east victimhood BS.

My Dad's generation was devasted by a civil war.

I didn't meet them as beggars

— The Chariots and The Horsemen (@Clarenceonyeks) September 15, 2017

The generation left with 20 pounds built the city with the most millionaires in Nigeria.

They didn't become a tribe of beggars.

— The Chariots and The Horsemen (@Clarenceonyeks) September 15, 2017

Now also notice that the ruling Military caucus (1966 – 1979 and 1983 – 1999) was made up of soldiers that were involved in July 66's mutiny

— The Chariots and The Horsemen (@Clarenceonyeks) September 15, 2017

Now, can you justifiably say that such elements would have treated all of Nigeria fairly?

I really doubt.

— The Chariots and The Horsemen (@Clarenceonyeks) September 15, 2017

These other reactions to Mr Lardner’s comments weren’t so civil:

Godddddd! What nonsense is this? https://t.co/SWUO9sgrv2

— HRH Adabekee? (@cremechic11) September 15, 2017

With all due respect Sir, this nonsensical. We are not successful in our endeavors because we see ourselves as "victims". https://t.co/YI4hv0OUa5

— Onye Nkuzi (@cchukudebelu) September 15, 2017

You talk about "industrial powerhouse", what of details? Is SE part of FG's gas & rail master plan? If I talk, you say I'm "playing victim". https://t.co/YI4hv0OUa5

— Onye Nkuzi (@cchukudebelu) September 15, 2017

This man is saying the South East & South South did nothing but steal during GEJ's 5yrs

Don't be angry

Just REMEMBER his name & who he is https://t.co/M61FwZx9s6

— King Alfred (@KingDouyeAlfred) September 15, 2017

This is funny. The SE has never cared about being loved just about not being murdered by religious mobs and a murderous army. https://t.co/CgmCQQ57XX

— Somi (@somiscellany) September 15, 2017

Ndigbo have suffered o. Agitating for a balanced Federation is now victimhood. When SW wanted to die on top June 12, it was a 'Struggle' https://t.co/yO5hWfSoaw

— Mr Stanley Nwabia (@MrStanleyNwabia) September 15, 2017

This tweet says a lot. Those who have sense, read this tweet and digest it. This's not from Ogundamisi or Omojuwa. It's from Tunji Lardner https://t.co/ejIZnUMzcT

— Air Raid (@OdogwuOgbete) September 15, 2017

The South East has EVERY right to demand fair treatment from the Federal government. Don't be so callous for goodness sakes https://t.co/pakBM9zrvV

— Abike (@Jollz) September 15, 2017

Really amusing that people think becuase people of the SE complain most about Federal neglect, it means we have a "victim" Mentality.

— Ikenna-先生 (@FailedRift) September 15, 2017

Even more amusing are people from states with failed state developmental indices doing threads on how SE leadership can do more.

— Ikenna-先生 (@FailedRift) September 15, 2017

Double sigh.

5. Irene

Nigerians have always made a case for the use of force in settling all conflict. When people talk about a president, one of the characteristics must be a strong man or hard man; sha, someone who won’t take bullshit.

When the military rolled into Abia state in their MRAP tanks, Nigerians said it was okay because Nnamdi Kanu needed to be taught a lesson that Nigeria is not a zoo.

I'm glad the Nigerian Army has confirmed that they won't be withdrawing troops from Abia. Nnamdi Kanu must be taught that this is not a zoo.

— A.S. Aruwa (@MusadiqZ) September 14, 2017

If you think your long meaningless threads will make the FG back out of OP Python dance II, then you must think Buhari is Jonathan.

— A.S. Aruwa (@MusadiqZ) September 14, 2017

Nigeria's sovereignty cannot be negotiated. God bless the Nigerian Army.

— A.S. Aruwa (@MusadiqZ) September 14, 2017

Irene thinks this is a mentality we need to shed:

I don't know how to help Nigerians do away with the psyche that proposes violence as an effective means of peace and conflict resolution.

— HRH Adabekee? (@cremechic11) September 15, 2017

YOU ARE NOT A WILD ANIMAL! YOU ARE A HUMAN BEING THAT IS VALUABLE TO YOUR FAMILY AND THE NATION!

EVERYONE OF US IS!

— HRH Adabekee? (@cremechic11) September 15, 2017

Stop addressing human conflict as if we're animals incapable of complex thought mechanisms.

Violence and aggression is not leadership.

— HRH Adabekee? (@cremechic11) September 15, 2017

Preach!

 

6. Ayo Sogunro

The Nigerian Army has been as active on Twitter as it has on the battleground in Abia state. Ayo Sogunro called them to order on this one:

Reactions:

'How to criticize the Nigerian Military' ? https://t.co/tRxawaq7uL

— Mashopa Idowu (@IntrinsicNoble) September 15, 2017

That said, I appreciate @HQNigerianArmy's tweets and updates on strictly military issues. Please keep that part up. Transparency is good.

— AYO SOGUNRO (@ayosogunro) September 15, 2017

Nigerian Army Be Tweeting As If They Are The Army Of Another Country Sent To Nigeria To Warn Us, Threaten Us And Promise To Show Us Pepper.

— J.O. Effoduh (@effodu) September 15, 2017

Nigerians should be chilled to find soldiers dehumanizing unarmed civilians–whether they're Shiites, Yoruba, or Igbo. #NGTheCore

— Okey Ndibe (@OkeyNdibe) September 15, 2017

7. Rotimi Fawole

So the Nigerian Army in its own power has adjudged IPOB a terrorist organization, leaving even lawyers confused.

And where does the army get the authority to categorise organisations? Isn't that for the Interior Minister to do?

— Texène Wenger (@TexTheLaw) September 15, 2017

Mark Amaza asks:

Do we have a standard criteria at arriving at this? https://t.co/3zUtI3gcoW

— Mark Amaza (@amasonic) September 15, 2017

I am wondering whether Nigerian Army has constitutional powers to declare any group unlawful. Always thought that's exclusive preserve of FG

— SApenja (@solomonapenja) September 15, 2017

Barr Atambi answers:

Only a judge in Chambers is empowered to declare a group a terrorist group, upon the application of the AGF, the NSA and the IGP only.

— Tony Atambi Esq (@TonyAtambi) September 15, 2017

And their application must be approved by the President before being presented to a judge.(Section 2 of the Terrorism Prevention Act).

— Tony Atambi Esq (@TonyAtambi) September 15, 2017

And their application must be approved by the President before being presented to a judge.(Section 2 of the Terrorism Prevention Act).

— Tony Atambi Esq (@TonyAtambi) September 15, 2017

In conclusion…

Fellow Nigerians, @HQNigerianArmy has NO authority to declare iPOB or any other entity a terrorist organization.

— Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) September 15, 2017

But wait o,

https://twitter.com/MrOkeke_/status/908723753848320000

IPOB proscribed by SE Governors;

IPOB declared a terrorist group by FG.

SE Govs asked that military be withdrawn from SE, back to policing

— Juliet 'Kego (@julietkego) September 15, 2017

In a country with 3 arms of govt, Army declares an organization a terrorist entity. NASS on recess. President wants to fly out. Madness.

— Oluseun Onigbinde (@seunonigbinde) September 15, 2017

I am still up for dialogue & dissolution of IPOB with the change of approach & respect for bail conditions as the way forward.

— Oluseun Onigbinde (@seunonigbinde) September 15, 2017

Same Army that killed 1,000 unarmed Shiites today labeled a group that hasn't killed anyone a terrorist organization.

Nigeria is a fraud.

— Demoore (@Demoore90210) September 15, 2017

https://twitter.com/Clarenceonyeks/status/908710292900769792

8. Wry

Wry takes Irene’s entreaty further. He suggests alternatives the FG could have taken:

For as long as force is an option, Nigeria will defer using intellect to resolve this IPOB matter.
Our collective loss.

— Wry (@nickleke) September 15, 2017

Cos I wonder how many of us have spoken to avowed IPOB members. When you do you realise they're caught up in the euphoria of what can be.

— Wry (@nickleke) September 15, 2017

Ironic. Foot soldiers are preparing for "war".
But the thinkers are placing strategic bets on outcomes instead.
"You think. We'll die".

— Wry (@nickleke) September 15, 2017

Propaganda is a misused word now.
Practiced well, it confers advantage beyond its budget though. Lets take Nollywood as an example.

— Wry (@nickleke) September 15, 2017

This FG could do worse than fund film plots that show the futility of secession. Films, documentaries, even a serial. Coordinated outcomes.

— Wry (@nickleke) September 15, 2017

Its disinformation but its legal & no one dies. Plus IPOB is too much about Kanu. Who's the money guy? Who holds the purse? Stir stuff up?

— Wry (@nickleke) September 15, 2017

9. Kayode Ogundamisi

After putting Nnamdi Kanu on blast for so long, TwitterNG saw fit to put Ogundamisi on roast. Former OPC Secretary was forced to confront his past and make explanations for them, however halting.

[The attack]: Kayode Ogundamisi was once an Nnamdi Kanu | TwitterNG shows receipts

[The response]: “I owe Igbos a duty not to be misled” | Ogundamisi replies

 

10. Stephanie Hegarty

President Buhari will be visiting his med vac location again.

President Buhari is leaving the country again. He is heading to the UN General Assembly in New York and then to London.

— Stephanie Hegarty (@stephhegarty) September 15, 2017

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