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<p>Hey there, this week’s social media roundup is chaos as usual, from OAU’s fashion police and the lingering GMO seed saga. We’ve packed it with punchy metaphors and elaborate spins, leaving the tweet-cooking to you. Dear readers, drop your spicy takes in the comments or on social media. Let’s dive into the digital circus.</p>
<h5 id="19-years-down-the-line-of-funsho-williams-unsolved-mystery" class="wp-block-heading">19 years down the line of Funsho Williams’ unsolved mystery</h5>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f451.png" alt="👑" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;">S.A.L.A.K.O<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f54a.png" alt="🕊" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> @UnkleAyo stirred the pot, marking 19 years since Funsho Williams’ death with, “<em>Who killed Funsho Williams</em>?” It’s a waltz of whispers and wild theories, and conspiracy theorists twirled and justice seekers swayed. The <a href="https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/news/2006/07/28/candidate-lagos-governorship-murdered-violent-election-feared" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">2006 murder</a> of the PDP governorship hopeful remains a cold case, and this anniversary has social media users pirouetting through old clues and new speculations.</p>
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<h5 id="canals-multichoice-megadeal-a-3-1b-media-marathon" class="wp-block-heading">Canal+’s MultiChoice megadeal: A $3.1B media marathon</h5>
<p><a href="https://technext24.com/2025/07/23/canal-multichoice-acquisition-approved/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Approval has been given</a> for Canal+ to snag MultiChoice (DStv, GOtv) for $3.1 billion, tapping into 19.3 million users and a 49% stake in BetKing. It’s a media marathon where the French giant sprints to dominate Africa’s entertainment track. This has left social media users asking if France has come for African media after its acquisition of ports across the continent.</p>
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   <p>Watch how French propaganda will spread across Africa <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f602.png" alt="😂" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"></p>— Erimus (@MainErimus) <a href="https://twitter.com/MainErimus/status/1948325711715975585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">July 24, 2025</a>
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   <p><a href="https://twitter.com/grok?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@grok</a> what are the potential ramifications of this move in terms of subscription fees , content , packages and other things?</p>— Kudzi Manyere (@GastronR) <a href="https://twitter.com/GastronR/status/1948341956901253546?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">July 24, 2025</a>
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<h5 id="meta-ai-has-been-classified-useless" class="wp-block-heading">Meta AI has been classified ‘useless’</h5>
<p>KING ELOM<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f451.png" alt="👑" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f90d.png" alt="🤍" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> @EvnNeare called out Meta AI as “<em>the most useless AI,</em>” sparking a tango of tech critiques. It’s like a robot that forgot its lines mid-performance, with users mocking its responses while others defend its potential. The AI debate is heating up.</p>
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   <p>no its not, it has it benchmarks <br><br>you don’t just come and call peoples work useless, like wtf dude</p>— PAUL (@edeme_kong) <a href="https://twitter.com/edeme_kong/status/1948145954525478923?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">July 23, 2025</a>
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<h5 id="%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f%f0%9f%92%b8-%f0%9f%8d%91-no-peace-in-the-gender-wars" class="wp-block-heading"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/2764.png" alt="❤" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f4b8.png" alt="💸" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> &amp; <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f351.png" alt="🍑" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;">: No peace in the gender wars</h5>
<p>Sophia’s tweet, <em>“Even women with pure intentions still want your money”</em>, lit the match. Nandi’s response, <em>“Men with pure intentions still want sex”</em>, poured gasoline. And just like that, the gender war was back in full swing. Again.</p>
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   <p>PREACH, motherfcker.<br>Just 'cause he’s not a clown<br>doesn’t mean he’s a fcking monk.<br>Men with pure intentions still want cheeks<br>they just ain’t lying, love-bombing, or manipulating to get it.<br>F*ck your delusion.<br>Respect honesty.<br>Stop punishing the real ones for being human.</p>— Joe | Alpha Seduction Architect (@SelfSuccessSaga) <a href="https://twitter.com/SelfSuccessSaga/status/1947953686963229060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">July 23, 2025</a>
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<h5 id="yall-divorce-because-you-are-bored-%f0%9f%98%b2" class="wp-block-heading">Y’all divorce because you are bored? <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f632.png" alt="😲" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"></h5>
<p>The Feminist Turned HouseWife @turnedwife waded into the fray, calling out “<em>ending your marriage because you’re bored</em>” as a wicked societal trend. It’s a blues boogie where X users sway between sympathy for stale unions and scorn for shallow splits, turning personal woes into a public dance-off.</p>
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   <p>It's a friggin epidemic. It's insane. It's everywhere. Now it's the women leaving men bc of boredom &amp; chasing entertainment &amp; pleasure.<br>That fades quickly with their youth too, then they're crying about the choice they made.</p>— SongSlingerDave (@SongSlingerDave) <a href="https://twitter.com/SongSlingerDave/status/1948074619459743962?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">July 23, 2025</a>
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<h5 id="viktor-gyokeres-arsenal-ambition-is-a-reach" class="wp-block-heading">Viktor Gyokeres’ Arsenal ambition is a reach</h5>
<p>Football Centel reported that Viktor Gyokeres said he joined Arsenal to win the Champions League. This is ironic for a club that hasn’t tasted glory in five years. It’s a fumble of a football fantasy. X users asked if he’s watched Arsenal in the last five years. Ambition or delusion? You decide.</p>
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   <p>I have gotten everything i want in life.<br>I want to move to Nigeria to enjoy constant power supply<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f31d.png" alt="🌝" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> <a href="https://t.co/6GHC4c20Us" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/6GHC4c20Us</a></p>— Chain_Lord <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f1f3-1f1ec.png" alt="🇳🇬" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> (@PiLordd) <a href="https://twitter.com/PiLordd/status/1947764784910266482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">July 22, 2025</a>
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<h5 id="what-about-a-medical-mischief" class="wp-block-heading">What about a medical mischief?</h5>
<p>Pharaoh<img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f473-1f3fe-200d-2642-fe0f.png" alt="👳🏾‍♂️" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f451.png" alt="👑" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> @MrMekzy_ shared a July 23 tale of a patient refusing treatment despite high blood pressure, wishing he could “<em>cuff them to a chair</em>.” It’s a medical mischief moment, and if it is ethical, we support it.</p>
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   <p>She's a walking dead. <br><br>In my case mine once read 210/130, during those times headache wan take my life especially in the middle of the night.</p>— JOSEPH-MARK OLAONIPEKUN AJAYI (@BiigJoe_) <a href="https://twitter.com/BiigJoe_/status/1948470148169695581?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">July 24, 2025</a>
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<h5 id="ifeanyi-adelekes-tribute-from-davido" class="wp-block-heading">Ifeanyi Adeleke’s tribute from Davido</h5>
<p>Davido posted a rare, emotional tweet in memory of his late son, Ifeanyi. <em>“RIP LEGEND!!”</em> It reignited public sympathy, and fans have sent love and prayers. A sad moment that reminded many of the humanity behind celebrity.</p>
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   <p>May we not use our hand to bury our child , the pain is much ……. Remain strong <a href="https://twitter.com/davido?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@davido</a></p>— OLOFOFO (@oluwakso) <a href="https://twitter.com/oluwakso/status/1947759313486860434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">July 22, 2025</a>
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<h5 id="brown-ideyes-rant-highlights-a-big-issue" class="wp-block-heading">Brown Ideye’s rant highlights a big issue</h5>
<p>Ex-Nigerian international Brown Ideye’s tweet slammed the conditions local footballers face. His capital-letter-rant exposed the grit (and struggle) of NPFL players and how Nigeria continues to “<em>manage</em>” its best talents to frustration.</p>
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   <p>You be prisoner, which kind hard labour be this, why can't clubs buy plane tickets for players . Instead of this league you for play Wycombe and other for England na or Tier 3 for any league else where <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f62d.png" alt="😭" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"></p>— SAINT OBI . (@XEdoziem) <a href="https://twitter.com/XEdoziem/status/1948171162736816327?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">July 23, 2025</a>
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<h5 id="guys-gossip-too" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Guys gossip too</strong></h5>
<p>“<em>Guys act like they’re above gossip, but they got folders</em>,” said @HighTrustMedia, and the quotes? 100% confession season. Turns out men <em>do</em> gist, just in secure, password-protected folders.</p>
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   <p>“that's not even the full gist” ….is a patronising word that necessitates pressing further.<br><br>He was not being an apkroko, he was led on.</p>— dipo adedipe <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f534.png" alt="🔴" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f534.png" alt="🔴" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f534.png" alt="🔴" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f530.png" alt="🔰" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f493.png" alt="💓" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> (@diipodipe) <a href="https://twitter.com/diipodipe/status/1948216903077699614?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">July 24, 2025</a>
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<h5 id="oaus-dress-code-drama" class="wp-block-heading">OAU’s dress code drama</h5>
<p>A new campus dress code at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun, is sparking <em>culture vs control</em> debates. Students say it’s a breach of freedom. The school? Not so much. As a tweet says, <em>“OAU is now more invested in trousers than transcripts.”</em></p>
<p>However…..</p>
<p><a href="https://fij.ng/article/fact-check-did-oau-introduce-new-dress-code-policy-not-quite/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">According to FIJ</a>, the university’s Public Relations Officer Monday, stated that the circulated document did not originate from the school management. He acknowledged that while the university was indeed considering implementing a dress code, the process was ongoing and no such directive had been issued.</p>
<h5 id="gmo-seeds-or-not" class="wp-block-heading">GMO seeds or not?</h5>
<p>After Aproko Doctor’s exposé video, GMO seeds trended all week. Nigerians debated everything from cancer myths to food colonialism. For once, people agreed that <em>knowledge is not in sachet</em>, and more education is needed.</p>
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   <p>You asked for a Video on GMO. <a href="https://t.co/IjMNrIlvSr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/IjMNrIlvSr</a></p>— Dr. Chinonso Egemba (@aproko_doctor) <a href="https://twitter.com/aproko_doctor/status/1948302465985581192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">July 24, 2025</a>
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<p>In case you are lost shaa…Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) seeds are seeds that have been scientifically altered to improve certain traits like resistance to pests, drought tolerance, or faster growth, by inserting specific genes from other organisms.</p>
<p>Unlike traditional crossbreeding, which takes generations, genetic modification allows scientists target and introduce desired traits more precisely and quickly. Supporters argue that GMO seeds can help boost food security, reduce pesticide use, and withstand climate change.</p>
<p>Critics, however, worry about long-term health effects, environmental risks, and the control large biotech companies may have over seed supply. In Nigeria, the debate often blends science with distrust in regulatory bodies and fears of corporate exploitation.</p>
<h5 id="newcastles-isak-150m-price-tag" class="wp-block-heading">Newcastle’s Isak £150M price tag</h5>
<p>@433 broke news on July 25 that Newcastle demands £150M for Alexander Isak, a Premier League record. Nigerians calculated it, ₦220 billion. For that money, <em>he better win UCL, AFCON, and solve the naira crisis.</em></p>
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   <p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f6a8.png" alt="🚨" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> Once again: Alexander Isak wants Liverpool, it’s his priority as reported.<br><br>No talks with Al Hilal, Chelsea or Manchester United. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/274c.png" alt="❌" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> <a href="https://t.co/k5fYblSweH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/k5fYblSweH</a></p>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1948710481524392354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">July 25, 2025</a>
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<h5 id="hulk-hogan-dies" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hulk Hogan dies</strong></h5>
<p>The childhood icon passed away this week, bringing a wave of nostalgia not for Gen Zs though. Nigerians remembered when wrestling felt real, Hulkamania ran wild, and DStv was truly premium.</p>
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<h5 id="%f0%9f%a6%b7-obi-the-fixer-unicals-dental-crisis-gets-%e2%82%a620m-lifeline" class="wp-block-heading"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f9b7.png" alt="🦷" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> Obi the fixer: UNICAL’s dental crisis gets ₦20M lifeline</h5>
<p>First it was ₦50M to his old school, now it’s ₦20M to rescue stranded dental students at UNICAL; Peter Obi is literally on a giving tour. After students from the Dentistry Faculty went public with a desperate plea for help (no equipment, no induction, no future), Obi came through like a one-man accreditation committee. Their biggest need? Dental chairs. Their biggest hope? A heartfelt letter they wrote on Saturday. And boom, by Monday, Obi had answered.</p>
<p>In a country where leaders often ghost when things get tough, he’s showing up both online and offline like a fixer-in-chief. Once again, he’s proving that compassion and action, not just convoy speeches, are what true leadership looks like.</p>
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   <p>Mr. Peter Obi gifts he faculty of Dentistry University of Calabar 20m to get 5 Dental chairs, for the students dreams not to die.<br>He pledged to get some friends to make donations to that regards too and that he'll be l back soon to add whatever he can further do for the students <a href="https://t.co/XSQ7EpZs7S" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/XSQ7EpZs7S</a></p>— Chinaza <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/24c2.png" alt="Ⓜ" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> (@MuchTalksBlog1) <a href="https://twitter.com/MuchTalksBlog1/status/1948721486392435090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">July 25, 2025</a>
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<p>That’s your Social Media Roundup, folks. Catch me next Friday!</p>

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