Donjazet2:


There are 2 ways of looking at this. The internet has ensured that one can see all sides of a story IF the person looks for it but there is also the risk of algorithms putting people deep into rabbit holes and ensures confirmation biases thus falling prey to targeted propaganda.

But I believe that it is much easier to spot and break free from propaganda today than it was many years ago when we depended on traditional media houses.

I do not agree with this bold part of ur statement , I agree totally with Afrodoc on this .

Myself for example , growing up I read TELL magazine , The news magazine , and dem Newswatch which my old man buys weekly . They tell stories of how things happen in the real sense of it.

In modern times I’ve read a lot of nonsense posted by youngings on social media all in the name of blogging/journalism and I shake my head . You will see nonsense headlines that don’t agree with the body of the news article , you begin to wonder who even edited such nonsense before it made it to the news.

I also read a lot of books about the history of the country , about the civil wars and political dispensations that were told from a first person point of view . I read books like Wole Soyinka’s the man died, different accounts of the civil war from different authors with different biases and a discerning mind can always point out the facts in those books . What do we have today ? Just nonsense being posted on social media and when u decide to engage the author they will just veer off course and can’t defend their write-ups.

larride:


Na CRK dey give me my highest mark always. I dey get nothing less than 80+

Na freebies for some people but I never wasted my time studying those ones…
That’s why I did science in secondary school and even waec and switched to business in Uni

obainojazz:
I didn’t learn or gain anything studying CRK… na just to copy notes them sabi.

The man teaching SS classes CRK na one Alhaji and we didn't have IRK teachers

afrodoc2:
I will never forget one bad boy in my school that was about 2 or 3 years my junior. His grandfather was one of the senior imams in Ibadan and the guy used to come first in IRK every term scoring 90-95%.

Then one term some Christian seniors in his hostel preached to him and he became born again. He switched to CRK and scored like 85% and was the first in the whole class.

He went home and his grandfather beat shege into his life. He turned Muslim again came back and scored about 90% in IRK and was first again.

All the Christian boys in his class were punished for disgracing themselves.

The boy is just brilliant than all of them. That's all.

BlueRayDick:


I do not agree with this bold part of ur statement , I agree totally with Afrodoc on this .

Myself for example , growing up I read TELL magazine , The news magazine , and dem Newswatch which my old man buys weekly . They tell stories of how things happen in the real sense of it.

In modern times I’ve read a lot of nonsense posted by youngings on social media all in the name of blogging/journalism and I shake my head . You will see nonsense headlines that don’t agree with the body of the news article , you begin to wonder who even edited such nonsense before it made it to the news.

I also read a lot of books about the history of the country , about the civil wars and political dispensations that were told from a first person point of view . I read books like Wole Soyinka’s the man died, different accounts of the civil war from different authors with different biases and a discerning mind can always point out the facts in those books . What do we have today ? Just nonsense being posted on social media and when u decide to engage the author they will just veer off course and can’t defend their write-ups.

I’ve been having a running argument with one guy telling me US killed Ghadaffi because he said they should back their currency to gold… and then I asked him if other African countries without huge gold reserves or deposit will even agree to such… He said western media don corrupt me 🤣🤣

He’s been send me videos of woke white people re-echoing the same thing as his source and there are a lot of those videos 💀

Social media can brainwash easily

obainojazz:
Na freebies for some people but I never wasted my time studying those ones…
That’s why I did science in secondary school and even waec and switched to business in Uni

I was the one representing my church in bible quiz while growing up. Its expected that I must do well in CRK.

raumdeuter:


The man teaching SS classes CRK na one Alhaji and we didn't have IRK teachers

🤣🤣 wahala

afrodoc2:
I will never forget one bad boy in my school that was about 2 or 3 years my junior. His grandfather was one of the senior imams in Ibadan and the guy used to come first in IRK every term scoring 90-95%.

Then one term some Christian seniors in his hostel preached to him and he became born again. He switched to CRK and scored like 85% and was the first in the whole class.

He went home and his grandfather beat shege into his life. He turned Muslim again came back and scored about 90% in IRK and was first again.

All the Christian boys in his class were punished for disgracing themselves.

Those Moslem boys dey sabi Maths and Physics die but na for English we dey always catch them because their grammar be like say you dey chop stones

These boys have been cramming Koran with koboko since age 3

When those Tebliq Moslem boys wan sabi book na extreme and when dem wan dull sef na extreme

E get one wey be our mate for Uni actually he was in Osewas class. Seuuun was a born again and the guy na Mosque guy. Many times you go see Seeeun with cut and sew trouser arguing furiously with Lateef wey his trouser no reach ankle. 2 very smart guys, on very different pathways

na that time you go see Seuun raising his voice, Other times he barely talks

obainojazz:
🤣🤣 wahala

People like that were very common in the SW because in the 60s 70s most schools were missionary schools so even Moslems wey wan go school most likely will go to a Missionary school and learn all the prayers and biblical things.. You will see an Alfa that will recite Bible verses accurately

Na when you graduate you go come embrace your Islam. Many of them got converted to Xtianity though

BlueRayDick:


I do not agree with this bold part of ur statement , I agree totally with Afrodoc on this .

Myself for example , growing up I read TELL magazine , The news magazine , and dem Newswatch which my old man buys weekly . They tell stories of how things happen in the real sense of it.

In modern times I’ve read a lot of nonsense posted by youngings on social media all in the name of blogging/journalism and I shake my head . You will see nonsense headlines that don’t agree with the body of the news article , you begin to wonder who even edited such nonsense before it made it to the news.

I also read a lot of books about the history of the country , about the civil wars and political dispensations that were told from a first person point of view . I read books like Wole Soyinka’s the man died, different accounts of the civil war from different authors with different biases and a discerning mind can always point out the facts in those books . What do we have today ? Just nonsense being posted on social media and when u decide to engage the author they will just veer off course and can’t defend their write-ups.

I agree with Donjazet2. If you're the type that used to read a lot before the advent of the Internet, you'll still continue the same habit with the Internet.

In today's information age, it's easier to break free from propaganda and superstitious beliefs than it was 20 years ago when there was no Internet, when most people didn't have access to some books and some information.

For someone like me, I don't rely on only results on the first page of Google when trying to read up on a subject like history. I read wide from diverse sources including contradictory references.

The Internet has made it extremely easy to gain access to information on tons of subjects and topics — something that was difficult in the pre-Internet days.

Now, you can read up on a topic and gain mastery of it with some hours of research using the Internet.

Away from that, history is one of the most subjects in any education system and should be taken more seriously by the government.

nihilistjnr please check your DM when you are online.

raumdeuter:


Those Moslem boys dey sabi Maths and Physics die but na for English we dey always catch them because their grammar be like say you dey chop stones

These boys have been cramming Koran with koboko since age 3

When those Tebliq Moslem boys wan sabi book na extreme and when dem wan dull sef na extreme

E get one wey be our mate for Uni actually he was in Osewas class. Seuuun was a born again and the guy na Mosque guy. Many times you go see Seeeun with cut and sew trouser arguing furiously with Lateef wey his trouser no reach ankle. 2 very smart guys, on very different pathways

na that time you go see Seuun raising his voice, Other times he barely talks

You knew Seun at Uni?

raumdeuter:


I think Literature was also an option then but was mainly for Arts student since those who wanted to study law must have Literature

For a Science student beside the English Maths Physics Chemistry Biology that were mandatory Geography, Economics, Agric were adopted by those who wants to study courses in Faculty of Agric, Economics and Geography for those who wanted to do Social Sciences

After JSS3 results , I was literally placed into Science class without my consent simply because I pack A’s full result and they felt the guy with the best result in the school should definitely belong to science class .

I walked into the Vice principal’s office and demanded that I be placed in Commercial class; VP wan craze . Like she would have none of that, but I was persistent and told her that was what I wanted . She even insisted I bring my parents and have them confirm they are okay with my decision before she obliged .

A lot of stereotypes back then mehn! Those detailed some kids sha

raumdeuter:


Those Moslem boys dey sabi Maths and Physics die but na for English we dey always catch them because their grammar be like say you dey chop stones

These boys have been cramming Koran with koboko since age 3

When those Tebliq Moslem boys wan sabi book na extreme and when dem wan dull sef na extreme

E get one wey be our mate for Uni actually he was in Osewas class. Seuuun was a born again and the guy na Mosque guy. Many times you go see Seeeun with cut and sew trouser arguing furiously with Lateef wey his trouser no reach ankle. 2 very smart guys, on very different pathways

na that time you go see Seuun raising his voice, Other times he barely talks

Very true. The baddest guy i saw in Uni was a conc Muslim but very friendly and selfless guy. The guy was in final year when i was in 200L. If you the ikebe some of those hijab girls (and fellowship girls too) were using to beg this guy just to give them extra lessons.

Some boys started looking for ways to drag him down, like meeting him on the road and asking him for the chemical structure or genetic code of different amino acids. The guy will gently draw it for them on a sheet of paper or napkin and innocently go on his way.

BlueRayDick:


I do not agree with this bold part of ur statement , I agree totally with Afrodoc on this .

Myself for example , growing up I read TELL magazine , The news magazine , and dem Newswatch which my old man buys weekly . They tell stories of how things happen in the real sense of it.

In modern times I’ve read a lot of nonsense posted by youngings on social media all in the name of blogging/journalism and I shake my head . You will see nonsense headlines that don’t agree with the body of the news article , you begin to wonder who even edited such nonsense before it made it to the news.

I also read a lot of books about the history of the country , about the civil wars and political dispensations that were told from a first person point of view . I read books like Wole Soyinka’s the man died, different accounts of the civil war from different authors with different biases and a discerning mind can always point out the facts in those books . What do we have today ? Just nonsense being posted on social media and when u decide to engage the author they will just veer off course and can’t defend their write-ups.

I agree with this

With traditional media, you have reputable men staking their reputation and certificate behind their publication

Unlike now where anyone can just say anything without consequence

obainojazz:
First question is have you traveled to eastern region

I was born and bred in Lagos but I don’t even feel I have the right to contest for any election… If I wanted a political career, na to go back east

One of the excos in my department back then na Yoruba boy Ola and na people vote am

You are dribbling me obiano, this is supposed to be yes or no

larride:


You knew Se3un at Uni?

Yes we were same set, same faculty

obainojazz:
I’ve been having a running argument with one guy telling me US killed Ghadaffi because he said they should back their currency to gold… and then I asked him if other African countries without huge gold reserves or deposit will even agree to such… He said western media don corrupt me 🤣🤣

He’s been send me videos of woke white people re-echoing the same thing as his source and there are a lot of those videos 💀

Social media can brainwash easily

That’s what I dislike about social media; u will people posting things that clearly shows they are delusional and they will tell u that u are the one that is slave to propaganda 🤦‍♂️

BlueRayDick:


After JSS3 results , I was literally placed into Science class without my consent simply because I pack A’s full result and they felt the guy with the best result in the school should definitely belong to science class .

I walked into the Vice principal’s office and demanded that I be placed in Commercial class; VP wan craze . Like she would have none of that, but I was persistent and told her that was what I wanted . She even insisted I bring my parents and have them confirm they are okay with my decision before she obliged .

A lot of stereotypes back then mehn! Those detailed some kids sha

Some children especially first borns will not get that opportunity because your dad practically dictates your career, Na when the parents don taya dem dey more relaxed

Science Commercial Arts. That is the hierarchy depending on how smart you are and what reslts you got in JSCE

larride:


Na CRK dey give me my highest mark always. I dey get nothing less than 80+

I once collected best student for CRK 🤣🤣
Mothers para well how Muslim boy go top their children way they go Sunday school I was gifted the book of my Bible story
Them no know my paternal grandmother na prayer warrior for ECWA

A001:

I agree with Donjazet2. If you're the type that used to read a lot before the advent of the Internet, you'll still continue the same habit with the Internet.

In today's information age, it's easier to break free from propaganda and superstitious beliefs than it was 20 years ago when there was no Internet, when most people didn't have access to some books and some information.

For someone like me, I don't rely on only results on the first page of Google when trying to read up on a subject like history. I read wide from diverse sources including contradictory references.

The Internet has made it extremely easy to gain access to information on tons of subjects and topics — something that was difficult in the pre-Internet days.

Now, you can read up on a topic and gain mastery of it with some hours of research using the Internet.

Away from that, history is one of the most subjects in any education system and should be taken more seriously by the government.

Unfortunately there are fewer people like u in this age and time. When I check whatsapp status and see people posting fake news here and there ; like very ridiculous stories they lifted off blogs, I just shake my head

BlueRayDick:


Unfortunately there are fewer people like u in this age and time. When I check whatsapp status and see people posting fake news here and there ; like very ridiculous stories they lifted off blogs, I just shake my head

Those people you talk about don't read a lot. Without the Internet, they'd still exhibit the same attitude because they don't do a lot of reading and research.

Social media only exposes them and makes it easier for them to spread fake news and misinformation.

BlueRayDick:


After JSS3 results , I was literally placed into Science class without my consent simply because I pack A’s full result and they felt the guy with the best result in the school should definitely belong to science class .

I walked into the Vice principal’s office and demanded that I be placed in Commercial class; VP wan craze . Like she would have none of that, but I was persistent and told her that was what I wanted . She even insisted I bring my parents and have them confirm they are okay with my decision before she obliged .

A lot of stereotypes back then mehn! Those detailed some kids sha

Smiles. Similar to mine. I went to art class and my dad didn’t argue just for me to get to school the second day and he don first me reach school bought all science class textbooks and left😂😂

Same when I enter uni. He did my admission into medicine. I cross Comot go computer for 2nd year. He didn’t know that I crossed until I enter 300L. Though I do regret am sometimes though.

iamoyindamola:

I once collected best student for CRK 🤣🤣
Mothers para well how Muslim boy go top their children way they go Sunday school I was gifted the book of my Bible school
Them no know my paternal grandmother na prayer warrior for ECWA

My papa put me for Ile kewu, I japa 😂

Went to church with my grandma and felt so comfortable and in tune with them, that's how a became a christian till date.

raumdeuter:


Those Moslem boys dey sabi Maths and Physics die but na for English we dey always catch them because their grammar be like say you dey chop stones

These boys have been cramming Koran with koboko since age 3

When those Tebliq Moslem boys wan sabi book na extreme and when dem wan dull sef na extreme

E get one wey be our mate for Uni actually he was in Osewas class. Seuuun was a born again and the guy na Mosque guy. Many times you go see Seeeun with cut and sew trouser arguing furiously with Lateef wey his trouser no reach ankle. 2 very smart guys, on very different pathways

na that time you go see Seuun raising his voice, Other times he barely talks

Cramming a whole Qur'an for head is no easy task
Your brain fit knock if you are not capable with those deadly Alfa lurking behind to wipe you koboko and tesbil

A001:


For someone like me, I don't rely on only results on the first page of Google when trying to read up on a subject like history. I read wide from diverse sources including contradictory references.

Socrates is one of my favorite philosophers and this is because he wants people to question everything. I believe in questioning your own truth, especially as we evolve as humans, it helps with learning and being able to absorb new information.

When I hold an opinion I take some time to study opposing thoughts about it and try to find substantive reasoning behind their position.

larride:


My papa put me for Ile kewu, I japa 😂

Went to church with my grandma and felt so comfortable and in tune with them, that's how a became a christian till date.

Anywhere I see I follow
From ECWA to holy Mary mother of God pray for us...
I detest ile kewu that year the beating too much

BlueRayDick:


That’s what I dislike about social media; u will people posting things that clearly shows they are delusional and they will tell u that u are the one that is slave to propaganda 🤦‍♂️

Alot of people hide behind freedom of expression to spread alot of misinformation

Roland17:


Socrates is one of my favorite philosophers and this is because he wants people to question everything. I believe in questioning your own truth, especially as we evolve as humans, it helps with learning and being able to absorb new information.

When I hold an opinion I take some time to study opposing thoughts about it and try to find substantive reasoning behind their position.

The same thing with me, bros. That's why I don't have dogmas, fixed beliefs and mindset about life generally.

I approach issues with an agnostic attitude and open mind.

raumdeuter:


Yes we were same set, same faculty

Wow!!!!

iamoyindamola:

Anywhere I see I follow
From ECWA to holy Mary mother of God pray for us...
I detest ile kewu that year the beating too much

From both my parent side, the religion is too intertwined that there are even ifa worshippers in the family.

Nobody send the religion you decide to practice as long as you dont neglect the family.

A001:

The same thing with me, bros. That's why I don't have dogmas, fixed beliefs and mindset about life generally.

I approach issues with an agnostic attitude and open mind.

Otem be praised. 😎