₦airaland Forum

Wtf is that guy with hyena in the 2nd pic wearing?

I cant understand why he's comparing his skirmish with Arik air to a full fledged war with the authorities. Arik is a corporate organisation whose image means everything to it. The Nigerian govt as far as i know gives little regard to what the social media says. Their modus operandi is to wait and they surely knows everythin will blow over and people will move over to other topics. I doubt if occupy nigeria would've have achieved the little it did if we had all stayed on twitter and not moved to the street en masse

Ok for a little background info on what actually happened. Omojuwa was a guest on Channels tv program Rubbing Minds. He was asked a question about comparing protests on social media versus the protests on the streets the way the late Gani Fawehinmi used to do. Well lo and behold,he was said to have replied 'what have they achieved?' Well as it is,Omojuwa is presently the subject of a lot of angst on twitter and other social media. Following this he came out to lambast Channels tv and denied making such statements.
My take on the whole matter is that Omojuwa is a fella i used to admire even when people said he's very arrogant but i think with this people's opinion may not be wrong afterall.

The controversial interview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvDYRpS8UII

A blogger, Japhet Omojuwa, has described the Nigerian media as junky and useless, in reaction to a Channels TV publication which suggested that he underestimated the struggles of late human rights fighter, Gani Fawehinmi.

“Any Nigerian news I miss on these foreign news channels will be delightfully missed,” Mr. Omojuwa said. “Too much junk here. Reason these politicians don’t speak to the local press. Most are as good as useless!”

A war of words had ensued on twitter between Mr. Omojuwa and some other social media users on Sunday after the blogger was accused of trivializing the impacts of the dogged fights of the late radical Lagos lawyer.

Mr. Omojuwa, who appeared on a Channels TV youth programme, Rubbin Mind, had tried to argue that social media activism is a more innovative way of mobilizing protests against the government.

When the presenter, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, suggested to the three guests on the programme that protests might be more productive if taken to the streets the way late Mr. Fawehinmi and Mr. Olisa Agbakoba did, Mr. Omojuwa intercepted, asking, “What did those protests change?”

He then added, “I protested against a particular airline without carrying a placard. If you say that is not a protest, mention my name in their offices and you understand how….”

Many people on twitter interpreted the comment to mean that Mr. Omojuwa triviliazed Mr. Fawehinmi’s protests and contributions to Nigeria’s development.

The blogger’s comment became even more controversial after Channels TV posted a short clip of the programme on its website with the headline “Our ‘noise’ on social media is achieving more than Gani did”.

Among the first to react was London-based activist, Kayode Ogundamisi, who said via his twitter handle @canary, “Now I am going to bring out koboko (whip) and flog my brother @omojuwa openly, still does not change my view about him as one with great potentials.”

He described Mr. Omojuwa’s comment as a serious error of judgment and then went on to educate the blogger about how protests by Gani Fawehinmi “changed a lot!” of things in Nigeria.

“Let me start by saying Gani Fawehinmi saved over 370 Nigerian students from unlawful expulsion, Mr. Ogundamisi said. “I can list over 68 Students that Gani Fawehinmi saved from unjust expulsion using the instrumentality of law. That is change you can vouch for.”

He added, “Gani Fawehinmi did not only protest, he led an exemplary life, spent his money and resources. Never received a dime for his activism and protests.

“I analyse Nigeria on social media but the true hero is that Nigerian on the street daring an armed policeman insisting “I won’t give you a bribe.”

But another commentator named F., with twitter handle @unofidel disagreed that Mr. Omojuwa’s comment was an error of judgment.

“It is not an error of judgment,” he said. “It was a cocky, thoughtless statement by someone who felt he was more influential.”

Abuja-based lawyer and activist, Abdul Mahmud, was even angrier at the comments ascribed to Mr. Omojuwa.

“Pity! That youngboy has never smelt the inside of a police cell, so I grant him his stupidity,” Mr. Mahmud tweeted.

The lawyer was to publish several other tweets educating Mr. Omojuwa on Mr. Fawehinmi’s giant strides in the defence of freedom and democracy.

His final tweet for the night read, “If Gani didn’t succeed, please, ask your dad and mum if they ever voiced opposition to Buhari/IBB/Abacha publicly.”

But Mr. Omojuwa soon issued a denial saying, “Whoever said I said that is a liar. If I did, those who watched it (the programme) wouldn’t have had anything else to discuss after the show.”

The blogger then descended on Channels TV describing the station as a mediocre junk news platform and its tweets blasphemous.

He said, “@Channels_TV You are a shame to the ethics of this job. A big shame. You will rot where liars rot for that headline. LIARS OSHI!

“You are absolutely irresponsible. Absolutely. Bow in shame for this. Bow in shame!”

At a point he tore at the local press describing them as junky and useless, and suggested that he would begin to consume news only on foreign channels.

“Any Nigerian news I miss on these foreign news channels will be delightfully missed,” Mr. Omojuwa said. “Too much junk here. Reason these politicians don’t speak to the local press. Most are as good as useless!”

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"smoothlips: abeg give the Woman some credit......she gave alot of youngsters their first shot @ employment and made alot of them their 1st million naira before 30yrs.well she did INSIDERTRADING does that make her worst than GEJ?
am sure most people don't even knw what her crimes were."

#GbamGbammerGbammest

My heart wants BvB to win though I know Bayern has an edge. That Bayern team is too complete to be toyed with.
Don't think Goetze absence will tell much,BvB don't depend on him as much. Last year when they won the double and they repeatedly trashed Bayern he was injured for most of the season. And they have Sahin and Grosskreutz who are not bad at all.
Overall I want BvB to win cos this team is truely a fairytale team.......but the realist in me tells me it's a false hope

manmustwac: Welcome back Basics nice to see you. Give me a hug man

Thanks bro. Nice season we are havin so far. Long may it continue

Waoh! Been a long time I've been here last men! Guess work and everyday hustling for a living doesn't leave much room for NL anymore.
Just wanna announce my presence and confirmed loyalty to all my Spurs bro here. Let's keep the faith and the flag flying. God bless us all

Unfortunately we will never know d true version of what happened cos politicians are born lies.
But this type of stories is one of the reasons why I pray this state police thing never comes to pass. Imagine the kinda terror these govs will unleash on their opponents

Happy Married life Manmuswac. Wishin u all d blessings of married life Bro

If I ever fall in love- Shai. That song is the ultimate goose-bumper

So finally an headies award came up and Mode9 didn't win Lyricist on the roll?! What a huge relief!!! I think I need to fan myself

Kenya invaded Northern Somalia when it went after Al Shabab. Maybe it's time for Cameroon to do same. But pls only northern nigerian ni o

Anyone who travels frequently on the Lokoja-Okene highway knows it these son of beasts that are always robbing both private and commercial vehicles on that road. Infact they even wear military fatigues on some occasions

lakeside2: How can i migrate to Glo infinito

Google it. It's quite easy. That's what I did

Still pissed off Soldado wont be at Euro. It's the most inexplicable drop so far in all the squads announced. Even if Torres is going based on NT experience what about Negredo? Guy must be wondering what else he must do to get in the national team these days

deeflamez: Ohhh please shaattaaap!!! Just when i was thinking you were gonna make sense, you failed to even make the time you wasted here writing this post. For your info, he was charged for multiple offences, reckless driving, obstruction of traffic, lack of license or even vehicle papers etc., and still had the gut to plead not guilty, his bail was set at a certain amount and he didn't meet up, case was adjourned and he's remanded in police custody till he's tried. We call for Govt to curb the execesses of these drivers, now just when one is used as a 'Scape goat' we cry 'foul'. Your kind needs to be lined up and shot in the head for spewing this from that thing sitting on your neck you call a 'head', it will be doing you a favor

*lights cigarette*

@willadebo

Guy you make sense. Nothin more to add. Saw ur comment on LIB that one too made sense.

The driver is even lucky. If it's some governors i know,their security goons would've beaten him to stupor right on the spot. No time for court yamayama. Or was is not Ikedi Ohakim whose guys beat up a reverend father for havin a broken down vehicle. He even beat up a lady in Lagos as well for similar reason as well.
I'm certainly no Fashola apologist but on this count he did no wrong.

People should think twice before insulting Linda. I seriously think she's not the one putting up these threads. Not that she's bigger than Nairaland but i've a gut feeling she's not the one. Infact i think it's that Laila Ikeji girl that's doing this. That girl can do anything to attract traffic to her blog. Check out the blog she puts up posts and comments herself just to give the impression it's busy

Glad to know the brother is still doing well. He sorta disappeared from the radar after portsmouth went down.

manmustwac: If you go back further than my post you'll see that i was only retaliating to previous insults made by your fellow a.r.s.e a.n.a.l fans but since you can't think further than your fvcking D.I.C.K. you obviously can't see that.

i dont think you should let them get to you. You should pity them on the contrary. Spurs is the only club nearest to a rival they have,every other club they used to consider as rival has moved far out of their horizon hence the constant masturbation going on here. As for me i dont mind. Man city will soon come for it's annual slave drive then you gon see how people will combust spontaneously.
Season film leleyi,4litre petrol no fit watch am finish

Vieira: Best thread on Nairaland, comedy thread for a comedy club.
So called best Spurs side since they won the double and could not even finish above Arsenal during one of our worst seasons

Abi o. We don hear you. Shebi finishing above Spurs is the only trophy you want to win and you keep winning year in year out. Congrats bro on achieving another milestone. Bs!

It's even hypocritical to call him an mercenary cos he moved for money. Show me anyone who is offered an higher pay at another organisation with a chance to work with better professionals who wont jump ship. It's absurd to expect loyalty from footballers cos they are professionals just like us

What an harrowing experience that must've been for the people involved

chic2pimp: If this isn't shamelessness then I wonder what is.
It never ceases to amaze me how supporters of a trophyless club can still yarn megedefede on other club's thread.

Bros i no know say you too go follow me see am like that o. Maybe that's how they console themselves sha,who knows. To think a club that used to be considered invicibles is now gloating over 3rd position is shameful to say the least.

Bayern has turned to Dortmund's b itch. The rate at which the keep beating them these days is something else. I noticed Goetze was not even on the pitch and yet they won by this margin. I wish this Dortmund team can be kept together for long,they are destined for something big. Shinji dont go pls!
Any Chelsea fan tryin to find comfort in this match better forget it. This dortmund team has been drilled to perfection. Very few team can do this to Bayern and i dont think Chelsea is one of them.

Even boko haram is telling jonathan that ali modu sherrif is a terrorist. As if we dont know already. That's what everyone has been tellin the president all these while. Arrest the sponsors and stop goin after the mere foot soldiers.
The idea of the open forum thing is good too. Or is that not a national conference if i'm not mistaken

I'm very suprised about the under reporting of the whole thing too. That's why i had to look for the link

His goal against City last season has just been adjudged to have been the best goal scored since premier league inception. This was based on a fans' poll conducted.
Best EPL goal of all time? I think i must have seen a coupla better ones. Your thoughts pls?
www.nytimes.com/reuters/2012/05/03/sports/soccer/03reuters-soccer-england-rooney.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Tyche: See tales by moonlight. nairaland front page don suffer.

Abi o. I cant believe people are taking this serious

I read the post then went up to check the OP's id. I saw it was bin gbagbo and i was like mtcheeeeeeew!

I think i'll go with the Suarez's goal vs Norwich. I'm not saying Papiss's goal wasn't exceptional cos it was but if you watch his reaction after the goal he himself didnt think the ball will go in. But for Suarez's that was as deliberate as ever. His vision to know that the keeper was off his line and decision not to waste time runnin towards him is exceptional. Kudos to Crouch and Cisse but Suarez take's it for me

Call a national conference and disintegerate the country.
Otherwise empty the treasury,buy a nice villa in monte carlo and live there for the rest of my life with the lady of my dreams