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Power rarely shouts. It sits still, adjusts its tie, and lets the room feel it.

@NajeebAdamu1 Wait, female lawyers are actually in this comment section saying what's your business 😂😂 I mean maybe it's not really the business of another lawyer but y'all actually know it's not proper court dressing. But you just don't care right?

It's Monday again, female lawyers wearing armless shirts and skirts above the knees. 🤦🏽

"It’s not a glitch. WhatsApp is now showing you Status updates from people" you’ve recently messaged" or called, even if you don’t have their number saved in your contacts. This includes: 1. One-time chats (like your mechanic, trader, or delivery guy) 2. Old conversations you thought were dead 3. In some cases, very old blocked numbers if the block wasn’t recent" Copied verbatim from your original post. Being in the same group does not mean I have: 1. Ever interacted with them personally, not one-time. 2. No old conversation 3. Not numbers I blocked. But now your English is twisted from those 3 points to having similar interests and something in common. Maybe if you had added that, I would have no need to point it out. Because that is the most accurate in the context. I read to understand exactly what you wrote originally. Not what you think I should infer from it.

If you are in a WhatsApp group with other people, does that not create a connection between you and them? You being in the same group suggests that you have similar interests or something in common, could be business, pleasure, family, club or event... you name it. Secondly, if you read to understand, you will see that it was clearly stated you can not turn that feature off. But an alternative for more privacy was what i listed out. Thirdly, if you didn't understand anything from 1 to 2, how then can you conclude that it's AI? Where you reading to understand or you just used AI to summarize? Please, abeg... don't even go there.

SO WHATSAPP IS SUDDENLY SHOWING YOU STATUSES FROM PEOPLE YOU DON’T KNOW (OR BLOCKED)? Yes, this is a real new feature that WhatsApp started rolling out in early 2026 (and more users are observing it now). It’s not a glitch. WhatsApp is now showing you Status updates from people you’ve recently messaged or called, even if you don’t have their number saved in your contacts. This includes: 1. One-time chats (like your mechanic, trader, or delivery guy) 2. Old conversations you thought were dead 3. In some cases, very old blocked numbers if the block wasn’t recent. The goal is to make Status more useful for quick interactions (especially for WhatsApp Business users). But for regular users, this is now feeling like privacy invasion, and many Nigerians are complaining about it. CAN YOU TURN THIS OFF OR CHANGE IT? Short answer: Not completely (yet). This is a server-side change, so there’s no single “off” switch for seeing other people’s statuses. But here’s what you CAN do right now: 1. You can control who sees YOUR Status (most important) Go to WhatsApp → Settings → Privacy → Status Choose “My contacts” (this allows only saved contacts to see your status) or “My contacts except (You will select contacts from your saved numbers you don't want to see your status here)…” & the toughest privacy is the “Only share with (Here you will have to select the people you want to view by yourself, so even if you save a new number it doesn't automatically fall in line to view, unless you manually add them)…” This stops random people (and unsaved numbers) from seeing your updates. 2. Hide specific statuses When you see an unwanted status, long-press it → Mute Status or Hide. Block the person completely If it’s someone you truly don’t want any interaction with, block them again (old blocks sometimes don’t fully apply after updates). 3. Keep WhatsApp updated Sometimes newer versions give you better privacy controls. Just so you know WhatsApp is slowly making Status behave more like Instagram Stories, less strict about saved contacts. This is part of their bigger plan (ads are coming to Status soon). Your privacy is still mostly in your hand, just tighten your Status privacy settings today.

@cacnigeria1 Please fix up. This is tiring. I cannot pay 55k to submit an application and keep getting "Internal Server Error" Been on this job since last week. Fix your damn site. It's a new week for goodness sakes.

@Donbenofficial @Owiggy_ Then you have two options: Don't be poor or don't be stüpïd on the Internet.

@Owiggy_ The only reason he’s in prison is because he is poor. Nigeria laws are only meant for the poor

You see say the boy dey prison abi and na random strangers dey argue the matter online, if you continue naso your case too go be

This dude has 1 million followers!!!

So some context on the prosecution and conviction of the Adeyeye AKA Swanky, who falsely declared a 6 year old dead and carried out sustained online attacks on AG and his family. In arriving at its decision, the Court considered the pleas made on behalf of the convict, including his parents’ apology letters, health condition, age, demeanour before the Court, timely admission of guilt, and the fact that he is a first-time offender.   After considering all relevant factors, the Court sentenced him as follows:
2 years on Count 1 under Section 24(1)(b) of the Cybercrimes Act 2024; 2 years on Count 2 under Section 24(2)(i) of the Cybercrimes Act 2024; and 1 year on Count 3 under Section 375 of the Criminal Code Act, with the sentences to run concurrently.   The Court also gave an option of a 1 Million Naira Fine and further restrained the convict from engaging in any further conduct capable of injuring the complainants.

@ogundamm2 @BigIfy_23 @ms0nigghaz So you can't do it? 😂😂😂 Na bastard you be!

@OlaYINC @BigIfy_23 @ms0nigghaz Nigerian public figures will use their influence to ensure the law doesn’t take the right course (Nigerian criminal justice system by D Farotimi) Instead of celebs, I can testrun the theory with you by saying RIP, you can send me pic as well😉 I will be waiting for your fightback

You declared my child who is alive and well dead, I took you to court and somehow I’m the bully? You people defending your right to tweet vile things are all m@d and sick people.

@ogundamm2 @BigIfy_23 @ms0nigghaz Do me a favour, pick any public figure in Ekiti and Tweet exactly what the boy posted about the person's child's death. Let's test that theory.

@BigIfy_23 @ms0nigghaz If I had pleaded guilty, in a normal society, the judgment should have been a fine, that's why defamation should be decriminalized In Ekiti state, such a thing cannot happen because there is nothing like criminal defamation there

@DonWilliam01 @ms0nigghaz You mean they should sit back and wait till he could directly harm the kid?

@ms0nigghaz Did his declaration cause any harm to the person or put the person in harm's way? What exactly is the consequence of that tweet to the Kunle family that warrants sending someone to jail for two years?

@ogundamm2 @holamswago @BigIfy_23 @ms0nigghaz 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Civil and criminal matters apply differently in states?

@holamswago @BigIfy_23 @ms0nigghaz I forgot that Ekiti state is in Canada Instead of displaying your ignorance here, you should take the time to learn about civil matters, criminal defamation, and how they apply in different states in Nigeria

@mannie_480 @R_eq_uin Where are y'all coming out from? I'm guessing fresh out of jaîl.

@OlaYINC @R_eq_uin Cow

Oya nau. To people supporting this disproportionate punishment, I hope you won't cry foul when the Abuja Hitler (famous for his relationship with judges) bundles you like a goat for saying disparaging things about his sons. The crime should always fit the punishment. Samuel's offence is at worst a 3 month jail term. OR even better, A 250k fine + 1 month of community service cleaning gutters in Kano +A mandatory 3 month civil course for him to realize the error of his ways. Torh.

While it seem they're just doing their job the typical media way, there should be some level of professional restraint particularly in the context of a deceased person. There was never supposed to be another question around it the moment Williams said he wants to respect his will.

Williams Uchemba confirms Alex Ekubo was married but refuses to reveal more details, insisting the public should “go with what the family said.” #AlexEkubo #WilliamsUchemba

@OTUNBA_Ajanaku @R_eq_uin Correct. Your father Baboon, your mother Hippopotamus.

@OlaYINC @R_eq_uin Animal talk

@ms0nigghaz @deyola_a Because the man go lower 😂😂😭

@deyola_a 😭😭😭why she go low

I have watched this clip like 10 times and it get funnier 😂😂🤣🤣🤣

@na_praise This is exactly what people want to normalise by advocating for the other guy saying two years jail is too much. Despite that, this kind people are still doing the same thing. So imagine just giving them community service.

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@olajiire101 Bro, I said this thing too 😭😭 x.com/i/status/20556…

Abi update dey for kirikiri ni?

Oh, I am very civil on the Internet. As a matter of fact I do not tweet unless necessary. And when I do, I choose my words responsibly. That's exactly what bangers boys should do too. And yes I have insulted people here very well, especially in the last couple of days, but it is because the came for me first. If you insult me unprovoked, I will insult you, your father, mother and your entire generation.

@OlaYINC @R_eq_uin You havent insulted anyone here before? Or you didnt read the law i posted?

@dallaskushmoney @R_eq_uin Brian, ikú lo ma pá ẹ fún mi.

@OlaYINC @R_eq_uin I think you are stupid

In my opinion, that presumed overreach would rather bring sanity. At least it allows people know generally what to say and what not to say by; * Sharing opinions responsibly. * Criticising constructively (in case of the people in government we so much fear would take advantage of it) So if you must criticise the politician, do it but don't lie or defame while at it. Generally, criminalising defamation in Nigeria context doesn't take away freedom of expression, it sanitises it.