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Exclusive101:
During the just-concluded elections, politicians and their supporters used social media to manipulate public opinion, either by deliberately spreading false information or misrepresenting information to suit certain narratives.

Most times, they either spread fake news about candidates and their parties or manipulate discussions and existing data to earn support and sympathy for their favourites.

A viral post claimed that Ayo Adebanjo, leader of Afenifere, a Yoruba socio-political group, said the Igbos should be allowed to secede if Nigerians do not want an Igbo man to rule the country.

“Nigerians want Peter Obi to be their president by voting for him. If INEC dares to rig the election, Nigerians should protest seriously for international communities to intervene. If you don’t want Igboman to rule Nigeria, then allow them go with Biafra,” reads the quote attributed to Ayo Adebanjo.

The post was shared by one Igbo History on Twitter. It garnered 1.9k likes, 481 comments and was shared 387 times.

This post was amplified by 29 Facebook pages using copy-pasting techniques and sharing the same images. These accounts are part of a network of accounts that share IPOB propaganda and disinformation.

On Twitter, this post claim was first shared by an account, @UmuezeokaTV

Findings by TheCable showed that there was no mention of the venue or date where the elder statesman made the remark. No credible news medium in the country also reported the claim

On January 22, an account named @UzomaPreciousF1(archive) claimed that Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), said every other presidential candidate ignores him whenever they see him, but Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), always greets him.

“Whenever other presidential candidates see me, they will ignore me as nobody because I have no money. Peter Obi always walks to me to greet me anytime he sees me. Even though he is my opponent, I will not deny the fact that he is a humble man. – Omoyele Sowore,” the quote claimed.

The account said Obi’s action shows that he is a humble man.

The post has over 151,000 views, 1,302 retweets, and 5,297 likes.

This claim was amplified by a network of accounts with 9 Twitter accounts sharing original content and 1443 accounts retweeting the content. Of the 9 accounts, 3 were created in 2022. Though the post by @UzomaPreciousF1 went viral, the claim was first shared by an account named, @Thenewage101 as a reply to a tweet by Reno Omokri. The account, @UzomaPreciousF1, was created in June 2021. The other 9 accounts that shared the original content used copy-pasting techniques to amplify the claim


This article was produced with mentorship from the African Academy for Open Source Investigations (AAOSI), to tackle disinformation that undermines our democracies, as part of an initiative by the International Centre for Journalists (ICFJ) and Code for Africa (CfA). Visit https://disinfo.africa/ for more information.

https://www.thecable.ng/insight-how-disinformation-was-used-to-promote-political-candidates-in-2023-elections/amp

They tried ... kudos to dem for helping indirectly. Abi dey were used as well too indirectly

Biodun556:
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But today. One will live under one as president.. LESSON; sitting with a wise one doesn't mean u all be wise.
Whatever they might av both discussed or whispered , objectives; one person might have achieved by now or may be both [atiku could might have promised he will keep contesting till he can no more contest

nepapole:
Uk this UK that..... e je ka gboran jare....

Lolz, they now it will affect UK economy bt its an experiment will be revived when Broke again
Dem never do account balance on how much spent on burial + coronation completely .. if dem see balance for purse now...
King must be saved.. e need money to spend lo n je be

[quote author= post=123364079]Can some idiots leave this guy alone please?
KInd of funny to see how people are blaming a country's migration policy on one single individual.
UK don't need a single Nigerian to tell them what to do.




It is always good and refreshing to see we still have reasonable people like you on this forum.
God bless your parents for giving us a Queen like you.
Stay blessed.


Stay blessed too
You've said it all.[/quote]He bought the blames with cost of AFFORDABLE DATA PLAN IN UK.

Event hours, the decision was long due done [I must tell u, it was because of king's coronation and other events made them postponed it till yesterday ( that was why the topic was served to him to bite on), The guy was a victim of circumstance, everyone in uk had idea it was deliberated on in parliament house long before now.

"The song by Akin- Put the BLAME on Me"
Someone needed to be blamed

[quote author= post=123364145]Quote : What's all these? As if the UK Government is oblivious to it.
The UK already has the statistics.
Nigerians aren't even the most populous migrants in UK.
Indians and Pakistanis are doing this more than Nigerians and the UK Government knows it.


Addendum :
The guy could have just held his opinion with tact and moved on, since the UK Government had already decided on the issue
We Rise.



You are right.
You have a good point here[/quote]@Bolded; we not upto half , I tell you, indian, Bangladeshis, paki are much more than half of immigrants, followed by EU country people, Nigeria n African has lil but that space get Echo [ na why 9ja Noise too much ]

Rest na

TonyeBarcanista:
By Tonye Barcanista

I read a piece credited to Mr Festus Keyamo SAN over his call to abolish the "Minister of State" portfolio.

To start with, I want to believe that Festus Keyamo position was borne out of the experience he faced as being seen as a subordinate to a fellow Minister - just like every other ministers of state. If so be the case, I empathize with him but I don't think his call was done in good faith. If he was sincere, he had a whole 8 years to call the attention of President Muhammadu Buhari but didn't do so because of reasons best known to him.

Now to the main issue, it is my humble opinion that Festus Keyamo erred for labeling the position of "Minister of State" a constitutional aberration. He perhaps did not realise that the Minister and the Minister of State are equal Ministers but with different responsibilities assigned to each of them by the President - who is the appointer.

The Constitution in Sections 147 and 148 (as amended) that deals with the appointment of ministers only mandated the President to at least appoint a minister from each state, it never inferred that the responsibilities of each ministers shall be of equal status.

When President Olusegun Obasanjo assumed office and assigned some ministers to 'ministers of state', he clearly defined the responsibilities of both the 'Senior' ministers and the Junior ministers. For instance, while the Minister of Education was assigned to Tertiary Education, the minister of state for education was responsible for primary/secondary education - this tradition was followed by his successors.

Mr Hadi Sirika, during the first term of President Buhari was a junior minister in the ministry of transportation, however, the President clearly assigned Aviation responsibilities to him. He only became a senior minister at the formation of Buhari’s new cabinet in 2019.

Therefore, when a minister of state feels that he is made redundant in the ministry (like in the case of Keyamo), the blame should be the president that didn't clearly define his responsibilities in the ministry and not the practice itself.

The call for a 36/42 ministries to accommodate each ministers will only amount to waste of scarce resources - as each ministry will need office building, permanent secretary, directors etc. Whereas in the case of Minister/minister of state, one building and permanent secretary will serve the needs of the two ministers.

Conclusively, whether one is named a minister or minister of state, the provisions of Sections 147 & 148 of the CFRN (as amended) are not breached as both portfolio are equal members at the Federal Executive Council with the occupants representing their respective States but with different posting/portfolio.

Tonye Barcanista writes from Abuja

Atleast he used himself before them use am unlike


"This went on until Obi's presidential campaign got to a stage it went beyond target. Obi was used without him knowing," Akinwale said after announcing his departure from the party."

Jatuski:
Comrade Elliot Afiyo is the National President of the Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF), the umbrella Organisation of 42 Northern youth groups founded in 1994 by the Northern Traditional, Military, Political and Religious leaders to propagate and protect the northern political and economic interest within the national interest.

Comrade Afiyo;

For now, let us allow the will of God to prevail. This is our only country that we can call our home. Enough of crisis and shedding of innocent blood. Let us all be law abiding and give maximum support to the security agencies. Sooner or later, Nigerians will definitely rejoice.

Boarder still dey opened

BaddestQueen:
thunder fire Tinubu
hahahahaha

Peace of mind is imperative

Lolz.. make sure the next yoke to be broken is Father Abraham.. same curse n plague.. trust me

AntiTerrorist:
https://www./2023/05/25/tinubu-peter-obi-reveals-what-labour-party-is-doing-to-reclaim-stolen-mandate/?amp=1

Who no use himself before dem use am?

Moh247:
DSS already bursted the plot to disrupt the event and announced it

Adexgentle005:
Now imagine the date on this Reno’s twitter page!
One is Aug 24 2022
Another one is March 3 2023

Wise or other way round? Sawdiiki

Lolz


"This went on until Obi's presidential campaign got to a stage it went beyond target. Obi was used without him knowing," Akinwale said after announcing his departure from the party."

Asake songs comes to mind; i go use myself before them Use me use ur sense.

Lolz

Naah

farem:
I Impregnated My Wife, Wife’s Mum and Sister To Set Record Says Nigerian Man (Video)
By National Waves -May 24, 20230



The Nigerian man and the wife’s mum, sister that he impregnated





A Nigerian man, (names witheld) who was arrested by the United Kingdom (UK) police for impregnating his wife, his wife’s mum and wife’s younger sister has said he did it to set record.

This much was revealed in a viral video sourced online by NATIONAL WAVES.

In the said video, the man was said to have allegedly impregnated his wife, his wife’s mother and youger sister at the same time.

The incident reportedly happened in the United Kingdom.

See the Video from the link

https://www.nationalwaves-ng.com/i-impregnated-my-wife-wifes-mum-and-sister-to-set-record-says-nigerian-man-video/

What d hell loose family.. I dont blame the guy, he had a goal [so no moral talk on this] but I blamed wife, wife's mum and Sis been used as Specimen for the Practical. Lastly I blame the guy's mum, who didn't give birth a guy with ambition to be a Doctor or pilot n bn known for the World. Remember the guy is BLAMES-FREE!

alesnasblog192:

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

Play am Seyivibez - chance (na ham).
Proper prosecution pls

lagostrendboy:
I Don’t Womanize, Drink Or Smoke — Small Doctor

Award-winning Nigerian afro-pop singer, Temitope Adekunle, popularly known as Small Doctor has revealed that he neither drinks alcohol nor smokes.

In a interview with Beat FM, Lagos, Small doctor disclosed even before fame, he had no vices.

Small Doctor said, “I don’t drink, I don’t smoke…I don’t womanise. I don’t have a vice. Trust me.

“No cap. I have been like this since like a decade ago, trust me. Even before I got Visa to any other country,” he added. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

The famous “Omo iya teacher” added that he doesn’t indulge in social vices because of his family background.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2023/05/24/i-dont-womanize-drink-or-smoke-small-doctor/

cc: Nlfpmod , mnyd44 , Dominique FP

Hope u no dey MANISE? asking for a FAN

iWitnessLive:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv-d2w7bL5s

Afrobeat superstar Seun Kuti finally released from police custody after fulfilling his bail conditions.

His fans, family, friends and well wishers were all outside and ready to receive him upon his release.

Na xo... life of warriors!
Be back better , kalakuta.

ExclusiveBet:
Nigerians on social media have expressed concerns about Nollywood actress-turned-politician Funke Akindele’s depression message.


The expressions of concern erupted after Funke, in a tweet on Wednesday, shared an emotional take on the reality of depression and the value of being kind to others.

The Jenifa actress tweeted: “Depression is real. Please be kind to others. Yes, don’t trade your happiness with anything, but still, be humane in all you do. We are all on a journey in this world. Be conscious. Be aware. Share. Make peace. Take risks and be grateful for success and victory. Yet be aware, love, forgive, and stay happy.”


Reacting, many followers took to Funke’s comment section to express concern about her tweet, asking if she was fine.

Below are some of their tweets:

@abayomiibitunde: Hope you are doing fine, Funke? Please be fine. Be free to discuss with trustworthy folks if you need to unburden. Be fine.”


@dreychino: “Big mummy. I hope you are fine. We need you to be strong for us! Keep loving you ma.”

@now14128311: How much have you lost for the election that makes you depressed, madam? Better days ahead, and keep your head up.”

@DikeKelechi6: “I’m sending healing to everyone going through difficult times. May your burden be lessened in Christ’s name. Amen.”


@Omotolanidowu: “Many are going through a lot but don’t have the right people on their end to spill it out to, if you’re that person, please take a deep breath and say to yourself everything is going to be fine. Go out and refresh your memories. Life is too short. Please move on.”

Yes its, in as much I wish to hug u n show empathy, I stare back. This is self afflicted by you, never appreciated what u had because of his past. Sometimes things don't workout for ppl because others prayed they had such.. u had him becos ur prayers were answered, u lost him because someone's prayer to hav him came thru

officialwdhtv:
Afrobeat artist and son of late afrobeats legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Seun Kuti spotted jetting out of Nigeria for Switzerland to start his European Summer Tour after his recent ordeal with the Nigerian police.

#wetindeyhappentv

📺👇
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CspOsTwgXml/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idT4_khb37c

Will be back betta n kalakuta

Naijalarry:
https://edition.cnn.com/2023/05/24/entertainment/fetty-wap-sentencing/index.html

Big life wild source

ShalewaTaiwo:
Seun Kuti, the embattled Afrobeats singer, has broken his silence just hours after being released on bail from prison.

The Lagos State police command freed Seun Kuti on bail in the late hours of yesterday.

Seun Kuti breaks his silence following his release from prison.

Read full gist below

https://www.drillogist.com/i-owe-you-my-freedom-seun-kuti-breaks-silence-after-release-from-prison/?gcu=4d54453d

Movement!

Opzyguitar:
Nollywood Yoruba veteran actor Charles Olumo, famously known as Agbako, has caused quite a stir with a viral video showcasing his impressive boxing and fighting skills.

The clip, which has been widely shared online, has sparked numerous reactions among viewers.

According to reports, the legendary actor, believed to be 99 years old, was captured in the video during a visit to a well-known Nigerian socialite.

In the captivating footage, Pa Agbako can be seen engaging in sparring sessions and confidently throwing punches.

See the full details and video here:


https://opzygist.com.ng/entertainment/baba-kafaya-no-wan-gree-o-video-of-99-year-old-actor-charles-olumo-agbako-fighting-boxing-goes-viral/

O page agbako

Before nko?
I salute him, his courage fr speaking out his mind.. many would but will never speak

On ?

Omo may 29 is here?
Obidients don vow say we go Cross 28th to 30th 2023... e say dem go remove d day on May, 2023

Rip ma

officialwdhtv:
Nigerian Youtuber Emdee Tiamiyu Apologises Over Comment On BBC Interview.

Take a listen!!!

#wetindeyhappentv

📺👇👉 https://fb.watch/kJE52TIhUh/?mibextid=Nif5oz


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0YXT5ke770

Police no get good news before...
Na xoxo police STOP/BLOCK BARRICADE dey all junction, this one don come BLOCK another junction for people online.
Brb o dey cum!

horlarofficial:

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

Police no get good news before...
Na xoxo police STOP/BLOCK BARRICADE dey all junction, this one don come BLOCK another junction for people online. Stop search

Give dem.... soon rufai go replace Seun kuti!
Na only obidient will call for his release.
Atleast he works for them

Moh247:




Rufai is a big fool

Trying to please the headless mob

How will you wake up and pick your phone and start causing panic that 40 cars got vandalized and ECU Brainbox got stolen

Police spokesperson asked him to show us the 40 vandalized cars as DPO said nothing of such

He could only post 1 corrola ... Asked where the remaining 39 are, he started forming English



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Them think say na LEKKI tollgate report again ni

Jus playing by nio. E jo I never chow today, make no one attack me, I no get strength.... I deybfast for my 9ja country

Fire trash, burn out his blokus.

Content Dissolution now!
He is empty upstairs, no doubt! We av many hundreds of paki, Indians, Bangladeshi people dan 9ja in London here alone but no noise, jus few tens of 9ja are the noise makers.
Guess he is happy now n famous, his names goes down history