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Soyinka Laments bastardization Of Social Media By Nigerians
Soyinka, who said this, at the 48th President’s party and his investiture as honorary member of Abeokuta Club, Ogun State, maintained that in developed country, social media is still valid, as a means of interaction because of the intellectual content and reasoned engagements being deployed by users, saying that in Nigeria, reverse is the case as those who dragged it down have swapped the intellectual quotient aspect of it….CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the situation has degenerated to a level where even a mere disagreement in an election could lead to one being labelled on social media as having a phobia about others.
At the investiture graced by the Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo; and many prominent Egba sons and daughters, the playwright urged the nation’s community of intellectual minds to rescue the country from the monstrosity of the social media.
“In a situation where disagreement in an election can lead one being labelled something phobia or whatever.
“The social media is awash with accusations of one being a kind of ethnophobic. So strange to me but that is what we have been reduced to. And when that kind of accusation comes, there is no need or value in trying to say you are not. You just say, ‘Thank you very much! The complement of ethnophobia is ethnophilia.
“I’m astonished and flabbergasted that people are so power-besotted that they can’t even accept the possibility that they did not win an election. It does not matter whether you are right or wrong or they are right. It is just a question. Take your facts to the table, let’s examine them carefully, consider the possibility that we may be wrong or you may be wrong but you don’t have to descend into demonisation of the group to which others belong to establish your point.
“I don’t deal in social media. As far as I’m concerned, barbarians have taken over social media and they have swapped the intellectual quotient which used to make and still make social media valid in other societies. Here in this country, social media has been dragged down to the lowest common denominator.
Yoruba Nollywood actress Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, widely known as Atinuke Kareem, has passed away following an extended battle with breast cancer, coming just four months after she publicly appealed for financial assistance for her medical treatment.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Her death was announced on Tuesday by Owolabi Ajasa, the President of the Ogun State chapter of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), via an Instagram post. In the statement, Ajasa expressed deep gratitude to everyone who offered prayers, emotional encouragement, and financial contributions during the actress’s challenging ordeal, while confirming that she ultimately succumbed to the illness despite collective efforts. Concluding with a message of submission to the divine will, the association prayed for her eternal rest and for comfort to sustain her grieving family, colleagues, and loved ones.
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SECURITY EARTHQUAKE! Matawalle Unveils Tinubu’s Massive 5-Year Plan To Eradicate Insecurity!.
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has assured that Nigeria is on the path to overcoming its security challenges through a mix of proactive military operations, strategic planning, and deeper cooperation with state governments. Speaking on Monday in Kano during an assessment and condolence visit to the state government following an August 29 bandit attack in Chiroma village, Garun Mallam Local Government Area, Matawalle emphasized the current administration’s unwavering commitment to securing the nation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Highlighting long-term measures, the minister revealed that President Bola Tinubu has established a specialized committee to develop a comprehensive five-year defense and security strategy to tackle national threats systematically. On immediate responses to the recent violence, Matawalle noted that a joint security operation spearheaded by Brigadier General Saka Jimoh—Commander of the 3 Brigade, Kano—and involving Joint Task Force personnel from Hawan-Kwano and Kwanar Dangora successfully rescued multiple abducted victims around the Yan-Kifi Bridge and Marabar Kwari areas. He praised the troops for their gallantry and reaffirmed the Federal Government’s dedication to continuously upgrading the operational readiness of the armed forces and security agencies.
Super Eagles and Brentford defender Benjamin Fredrick has finally made his competitive return to the pitch after enduring a grueling 287-day layoff due to a knee injury sustained in November 2025 while on loan at Belgian side FCV Dender EH. The 21-year-old center-back logged 45 minutes for Brentford U-21 in a dominant 5-1 Premier League 2 victory over Sunderland U-21 at Wheatsheaf Park before being substituted for Ollie Shield at halftime—a match highlighted by a hat-trick from Kaye Furo, son of former Nigeria international Iyenemi Furo.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Fredrick’s lengthy absence sidelined him from the bronze-winning squad at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and interrupted a promising trajectory that saw him make his Super Eagles debut, feature prominently during Nigeria’s Unity Cup triumph under Eric Chelle, and play crucial minutes in the 2026 World Cup African play-offs in Morocco following his breakout campaign at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
His timely return provides a major boost for the national team as coach Eric Chelle prepares to unveil his squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where Nigeria is placed in Group L alongside Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau, and co-hosts Tanzania. Meanwhile, Brentford U-21 will look to carry their momentum forward when they travel to face Hull City in the Premier League Cup on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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