Every day, 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 even downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers.
Here’s our list from today:
1 Editi Effiong
Last month, Mr Effiong visited Le Meridien in Akwa Ibom state and came away with a burden:
(THREAD) Some truth telling. The Le Meridien jn #AkwaIbom is really beautiful. Better seen in person. But beyond its fences, poverty. pic.twitter.com/tv5H2Gdsgc
— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) April 22, 2017
I was attracted by writing on blacked walls. Had to be school age kids. Met the (4) kids and their mum. Girl in pink is the smart writer pic.twitter.com/GaV1hNoWAv
— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) April 22, 2017
HELP! Kids trapped behind Akwa Ibom’s multi-million dollar golf resort need an education https://t.co/KkRbIwQvnm
— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) April 24, 2017
Was saddened that these kids, who are obviously eager to learn, live beside a multi-million dollar resort, but have no water or electricity pic.twitter.com/kk4zTufV1H
— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) April 22, 2017
He decided to share this burden with the Twitter NG family and solicit for funds to help the children get a better life. He wrote it down here:
HELP! Kids trapped behind Akwa Ibom’s multi-million dollar golf resort need an education https://t.co/KkRbIwQvnm
— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) April 24, 2017
[The Thread]: “Editi’s heart bleeds for the poor just beyond Le Meridien golf course”
Today, he’s rejoicing over the progress made. He paid a second visit to the family to inform them of their plans. He was blown away by the reaction:
She's talking to her dead husband who was buried near their home, and cannot believe anyone would want to help her. pic.twitter.com/9mqkE9bGwd
— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) May 13, 2017
She's talking to her dead husband who was buried near their home, and cannot believe anyone would want to help her. pic.twitter.com/9mqkE9bGwd
— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) May 13, 2017
This is the little writer girl. She thought she was in trouble when we came. We're setting up a special school fund for her. #WriterKids pic.twitter.com/0yVEwkK1Br
— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) May 13, 2017
This was just after we told this woman we'll be building her a house. Its a little embarrassing. #WriterKids pic.twitter.com/eQLS20w77Q
— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) May 13, 2017
I also met with the hotel management, and asked them to fix the primary school beside their golf course. Hope to hear back on Monday.
— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) May 13, 2017
The kids, Bright (with envelope) asked take a photo, and thank you all. They're shy, but super happy. #writerkids pic.twitter.com/3FWBgBFasT
— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) May 13, 2017
PS: In the last video, the kids were asked to kneel so we could pray with them.
— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) May 13, 2017
I'm still badly shaken from meeting those kids this morning. Thank you everyone, for you donations and kindness. May God reward you all
— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) May 13, 2017
This is the home the #WriterKids live in. No walls, and it's rainy season. We're still short N1m of our target. https://t.co/YoJV5bVlO7 pic.twitter.com/nGhk0RJ1rC
— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) May 13, 2017
I met the #WriterKids today. The mother's reaction was one of the most emotional things I've ever seen. pic.twitter.com/9mqkE9bGwd
— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) May 13, 2017
Beautiful.
2. Ayo Sogunro
The Lagos state government gave this shout-out on Twitter that absolutely flummoxed Ayo Sogunro. See query below:
Unveiling of Youth Empowerment Monument & Statue at Sabo Junction Yaba, Lagos. pic.twitter.com/K7l6cb8udA
— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) May 13, 2017
I'm confused.
Does the monument empower youths?
Or does it commemorate empowerment of youths?
Or will it inspire youths to empowerment? ? https://t.co/QcWeLexBzg— AYO SOGUNRO (@ayosogunro) May 13, 2017
Will we ever know?
3. This one’s on behalf of Bobrisky.
The police officer simply wanted citizens to be aware of their rights.
"No policeman should extort or arrest you for having a car with tinted windows" – Lagos PPRO, Dolapo Badmus. @Gidi_Traffic pic.twitter.com/JHdTEbH4r5
— Ｋｅｌｅｃｈｉ↗️ (@iamfatdon) May 10, 2017
While this tweep focused on matters of importance like:
Do your police men even read memos or news? Police men that handle vehicle particulars upside down??
— HARRY (@LastBornAdekoya) May 10, 2017
This one was taken with a different matter entirely:
Who the fuck gave Bobrisky a police uniform? https://t.co/NHVuhSeUC8
— RASHƎEDI YESKINNY (@Mhagayr) May 13, 2017
Walahi she resemble Bobrisky ?
— HRH Adabekee? (@cremechic11) May 13, 2017
Dear Lord.
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Love this video! Yes little mama. Yes you are gorgeous. pic.twitter.com/HjXaHbY6pI
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) May 12, 2017
Sweetness and light.
4. Stanley Nwabia
President Buhari’s trip to attend to his health has Twitter NG pondering similar matters:
Lots of young Nigerians that campaigned for Buhari in 2015 have relocated out of Nigeria. Buhari himself has also relocated. Chai. ?
— Mr Stanley Nwabia (@MrStanleyNwabia) May 13, 2017
Oga in my office 3 guys threatened with vehemence that there would be bloodshed if Buhari lost. I began to fear 4 my life.
— amydeator (@amydeator) May 13, 2017
@SensitiveSam @MrStanleyNwabia the ones ranting in my former office in Lagos have all been humbled. Hunger everywhere
— Ochinanwata D 1st (@mr_ochonogor) May 13, 2017
I have one, he lived in UK for 9yrs, relocated back to NG in 2012 started IT firm; carried 'Sai Baba' for head in 2015; now back to UK
— Mr Stanley Nwabia (@MrStanleyNwabia) May 13, 2017
Where is that one that got the "iHaveDecided" to be impoverished contract that time? The sleeves up guy ? Wait for them to run for office…
— SEGA L’éveilleur®? (@segalink) May 13, 2017
Lol. The guy go visit their walking dead president.
— Black J ??? (@AkinnubiOmotola) May 13, 2017
Ewo. This is tew much.
5. Ogbeni Dipo
Domestic violence has taken centre stage since the murder of Karabo Mokoena in South Africa.
Ogbeni Dipo has a theory about the part women play:
Women engage in domestic abuse. But a different form of domestic abuse.
— Dr. Dipo Awojide (@OgbeniDipo) May 13, 2017
And I dare say, withholding sex from your partner is domestic abuse too.
— Dr. Dipo Awojide (@OgbeniDipo) May 13, 2017
I agree with that fact… and also ground for divorce under Matrimonial Causes Act 2004….Maybe definitions will help some of us… pic.twitter.com/gXbMxOnHwL
— Babs Ade (@babaomoade) May 13, 2017
Withholding food from your partner is domestic abuse
— Olamolu Aderemi temitope (@Temitiipsy) May 13, 2017
It is. Well it's a breach of contract and scummy behaviour at least. A judge awarded damages to a woman against her husband for this.
— Ose Anenih (@Papadonkee) May 13, 2017
You can't compare this with men/women that have gone through the traumatic experience of abuse and denied basic rights.
— Onaopemipo Dara (@monblaze) May 13, 2017
Of course, you cannot get everyone to agree on Twitter
The Miseducation of Ogbeni Dipo Ph.D, who also happens to need a pysch evaluation BTW. https://t.co/LnKexMO6pF
— Eromo Egbejule (@EromoEgbejule) May 13, 2017
In the end, sha
You can always apply to the courts for restitution of conjugal rights if your spouse is withholding conjugal activities. But it's funny sha
— Eustache Dauger (@Punthief) May 13, 2017
"I want to do"
"No. I'm not giving you"
*shows her piece of paper*
"My Lord said you must do".— Eustache Dauger (@Punthief) May 13, 2017
??????
— Nka Kimbam (@picasoo19) May 13, 2017
6. Karabo Mokoena
But, let’s take a second to celebrate the life that was Karabo- strong, driven, unafraid.
Her death at the hand of her boyfriend, Sandile Manstoe, spurred the hashtag #AllMenAreTrash with a vengeance this week.
This is a vid of Karabo preaching; we can agree that she lived her short life purposefully! #RIPKarabo #menaretrash pic.twitter.com/LWHSD4g5B4
— Thiofhi (@thiofhilambani) May 11, 2017
Talk since then has centred on domestic violence. Hopefully, we will progress towards more understanding.
RIP.
7. Mark Essien and this Giveaway
Some might call it a giveaway, some might call it work for hire. Methinks it falls somewhere in between- a kinda, sorta of-some-sort-giveaway. @GbemmyG could not believe her eyes:
150 articles for a laptop. 150!!!! ??????? pic.twitter.com/oBpHlGuCbf
— Big Fish Gee (@GbemmyG) May 13, 2017
Part that burst my brain was someone asked what if after 30 articles the person can't deliver again. He said they ll return the laptop ??
— Big Fish Gee (@GbemmyG) May 13, 2017
All that brain work for free ???
— Big Fish Gee (@GbemmyG) May 13, 2017
LOL. What's to say that everyone who refuses the offer would end up doing nothing at home?
— You (@ElijahKingson) May 13, 2017
I wonder https://t.co/vPQxdjpZbq
— HRH Adabekee? (@cremechic11) May 13, 2017
Oh well…
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