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 Mark Amaza

Atiku has been speaking in defence of the South East again, and it all sounds nice. His remarks provided the springboard for Mr Amaza to voice an unpopular opinion. The rest of TwitterNG joined in.

Check on it:

I don't agree with the belief propagated by many Igbo people including Chinua Achebe that the rest of Nigeria is United in hating Igbo ppl.

— Mark Amaza (@amasonic) September 25, 2017

Every #Nigerian person wants their person in government to get their share of the "national cake".

— Max Siollun (@maxsiollun) September 25, 2017

You might not agree with it, but bear in mind that it's at the root of the Biafran agitation that you see today. https://t.co/P30TZ81QmJ

— Ijeoma Ogwuegbu Udum (@IjeomaOgud) September 25, 2017

2. Chude Jideonwo

Co-founder of RED joins our noisemakers list tonight for becoming an author – again. After winning elections in two African countries, Mr Jideonwo has written a book on how to get it done.

About time, sir.

Too excited. pic.twitter.com/DwBlTp3KTa

— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) September 25, 2017

First, to Oronto Douglas, for opportunity. His memory is blessed. pic.twitter.com/2GDzHPUrZe

— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) September 25, 2017

And finally, to citizens, for reaching for democracy's ideal, and its possibilities. Journey is long, but on. #howtowinelectionsinafrica pic.twitter.com/UA7J4cVsky

— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) September 25, 2017

Congrats.

 

3. Juliet Kego

Speaking of books, Juliet has happened on an alternative to Nigeria’s illiteracy dilemma.

1/7. We asked PMB to declare/IMPLEMENT emergency in Education. NO.
Malala asked PYO to declare/IMPLEMENT emergency in Education.NO
NEW IDEA?

— Juliet 'Kego (@julietkego) September 25, 2017

2/7. PMB and PYO already educated their kids in the best schools, home and abroad. Maybe, they do not grasp the urgency. Let's shift FOCUS??

— Juliet 'Kego (@julietkego) September 25, 2017

3/7. While in opposition APC said all the right things but have FAILED to take action on them. Time to shift to 6 GEO-ZONES/STATE Governors? pic.twitter.com/giiEeH052X

— Juliet 'Kego (@julietkego) September 25, 2017

4/7. National budgetary allocation to education is 6%, a fall from prev. admin's 9%. Time to ensure GOVERNORS adhere to 26% recommendation..

— Juliet 'Kego (@julietkego) September 25, 2017

5/7. EACH of us has a role to play in holding Governors accountable for BASIC Education (ECE, PRY, SEC) i.e. the judicious use of UBEC funds

— Juliet 'Kego (@julietkego) September 25, 2017

6/7. We have tried TOP DOWN Approach in Education Reforms, but they've not responded. Time to try a BOTTOM-UP APPROACH; the LGAs Chairs/Govs

— Juliet 'Kego (@julietkego) September 25, 2017

7/7. In line with move towards #TrueFederalism, each REGION/SUBNATIONAL ENTITY must begin to re-design/reform Education, esp PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

— Juliet 'Kego (@julietkego) September 25, 2017

7/7a. ALL CITIZENS need to engage as STAKE-HOLDERS in conversations about Education Reforms. If we don't DEMAND, little may change from Govt

— Juliet 'Kego (@julietkego) September 25, 2017

7/7b. We must each become more versed in the STRUCTURE, FUNDING, MANAGEMENT of Education, esp BASIC EDUCATION, cos it is the foundation/core

— Juliet 'Kego (@julietkego) September 25, 2017

7/7c. At the heart of QUALITY EDUCATION what we NEED most are:
-ACCOUNTABILITY
-STANDARDIZATION
-SENSE OF PRIORITY/URGENCY/COMMITMENT/VISION

— Juliet 'Kego (@julietkego) September 25, 2017

7/7d. Nation of 774 LGAs. Surely, on the basis of 6 geo-political zones, we are capable of REFORMING EDUCATION based on global best practice

— Juliet 'Kego (@julietkego) September 25, 2017

7/7e. While we wait for FG to get its act together re EDUCATION Reforms, let's begin at LGAs/State levels to collate date, standardize, FIX. pic.twitter.com/sTd19Lv9ec

— Juliet 'Kego (@julietkego) September 25, 2017

 

4. Iran Lawrence

And, by the way, here’s what Malala said:

It costs an average of $8 million to build a military tank to destroy things. pic.twitter.com/lsFisAEFAj

— Abstract Art Guru – Iran Lawrence (@IranLawrence) September 25, 2017

Imagine that.

5. Abike

Do your bit by joining in this book drive for this Ikeja Secondary school.

So guyyysssss
Ikeja Senior Grammar School is starting a book club and they would love loads of book donations from youuuu pic.twitter.com/ObcwXe4XSH

— Abike (@Jollz) September 25, 2017

So here are drop off points

House D3, 3 Jacob Mews Estate, Adebisi street, Yaba.

Stranger Lagos. 3 Hakeem Dickson street, Lekki Phase 1

— Abike (@Jollz) September 25, 2017

Let's get those kids as many books as possible. God bless you as you do the needful pic.twitter.com/d8DKtU23cM

— Abike (@Jollz) September 25, 2017

6. Ayo

And once again, we are reminded how the abnormal has been normalized in Nigeria.

#NoWords.

So 5 hospitals didn't have oxygen and we lost you, Chris! 5 goddamned hospitals! Loving this country is HARD!!! Nigeria sucks…????? pic.twitter.com/FFHp7RhkBL

— Ayo' Atitebi (@AyoAtitebi) September 25, 2017

How tragic. What an avoidably sad loss. Shame to all the looters of our country's wealth. E ni ku re gbogbo. ??

R.I.P young lad. ? https://t.co/0rmUsL6R9a

— Buki O. (@survivor17) September 25, 2017

7. Oby Ezekwesili

That’s why you should join hands to fight this warped NGO bill before “the looters” bry our rights.

If you ever had any doubt that the Supply Side of Governance which carries on like Monopolists FEARS an ACTIVE Demand Side, think #NGOBill.

— Oby Ezekwesili (@obyezeks) September 25, 2017

The Demand Side of Governance is mostly what NGOs represent in most countries. For as long as it is DORMANT, Governments ACT like Monopolies

— Oby Ezekwesili (@obyezeks) September 25, 2017