Abubakar Saad

[Abubakar Saad @siddiqsaad03]

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

[Bashir Ahmad, OON @BashirAhmaad]

The reason why some Arewa people are angry about The Herd movie is not because we are denying the reality of banditry, far from it. It is about the dangerous consequences of profiling an entire ethnic group and region that has already suffered immensely from years of insecurity. I watched the teaser on @NetflixNaija, and even though I haven’t watched the full movie yet, the one clear problem that stands out is stereotyping.

In the teaser, Fulani herders are shown crossing the road with their cattle, while a newlywed couple inside a car and other travellers drive by, then suddenly the herdsmen pull out guns, start shooting indiscriminately and kidnap everyone. This single scene paints a picture that is actually facile as it is dangerously inaccurate.

The truth is this, it is true and verifiable that some of the bandits terrorizing innocent people and our communities are Fulani. We have consistently and openly acknowledged that, called them out, condemned their atrocities and demanded that authorities deal with them mercilessly. Yet the overwhelming majority of Fulani herders are innocent and also among the very victims that have suffered the most from these terrorists. Many have lost their cattle, their livelihoods and their families. So producing a movie to profile them all as armed kidnappers only reinforces a harmful stereotype that fuels suspicion, resentment and even violence against innocent people.

Film and media carry immense influence, they shape global perceptions and frame narratives, especially about communities that are poorly understood outside their regions. Instead of the producers of The Herd helping the world understand the complexity of Nigeria’s insecurity, the movie falls into the trap of blanket judgment. When such an international movie, portrays a one-dimensional story, millions of viewers around the world walk away believing that every Fulani herder is a terrorist and that is how stigma is created. That is how innocent people become targets of discrimination and harassment.

Before producing a film that touches on such a sensitive and complex national issue, the producers should have done intensive field work by engaging stakeholders, security experts, victims, researchers and even representatives of pastoralist groups to help them capture the full picture of the situation.

I believe @AliNuhu’s Nigerian Film Corporation should have given proper guidance to prevent such damaging portrayals.

In the end, all we are saying is simple, tell the story. Condemn the criminals. Call out the terrorists. But do not cast a shadow of suspicion over millions of innocent herders who have nothing to do with these atrocities.

Our country is dealing with a complex security challenge and the last thing we need is media content that deepens stereotypes and fuels more division.

The producers should have known better.

[Nigeriansunni @Nigeriansunni]

The Importance of observing Salah

[Abubakar Saad @siddiqsaad03]

@aedcelectricity For the last 24hours we don't have light in sector F Lugbe. Look into this please.

[Abdulrahman Muazu @AbdulmMuazu]

To think that we had a chance of making @elrufai the power minister and we let politics get in the way tells you all you need to know about those that represent us.

The issue of that industry is complex and we really need someone like him to tackle it. From the perennial issue

[Abubakar Saad @siddiqsaad03]

@StFreakingKezy @ZenithBank Since February 7th 2023 a POS declined and I was debited 20,700. No reversal yet no message of any sort

[Abubakar Saad @siddiqsaad03]

@neesatouidrees Welcome to the family

[OTL @onetime_line]

Prophet Muhammad said: Place your hand at the place where you feel pain in your body and say Bismillah three times and seven times:* A'udhu billahi wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhadhiru.
I seek refuge with Allah and with His Power from the evil that I find and that I fear.

[Abdulrahman Muazu @AbdulmMuazu]

Some thoughts about Kaduna and why the APC are currently struggling in the state. The standards El Rufias government has set is unprecedented no doubt but a one or two things are affecting his government

1. Perception among the masses: His policies is seen by a

[Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai @elrufai]

Cursed, congenital liars like you use social media anonymity everyday to incite and acquire likes!!

May your evil intentions translate back into your life experiences now and forever.

Why not show the pictures of the bank buildings and the bulldozers?

[Idris @7signxx]

Stay Away From Porn. Here's Why...

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[Kwankwason Tuwita🔴 @babarh_]

“Na tuna sanda gwamnatin Kano tace a bincike ni akan ina sukan tattalin arzikin gwamnatin tarayya,2017, har majalisa aka kaini kara, zaa yi resolutions zaa cire ni….yanzu mai gwamnatin Kano take cewa?gara ni bance masa Haba na Habu ba”- HH Muhammad Sanusi II

Ran sarki ya dade😂

[Abdallah Yunus Abdallah @Abdool85]

“ Masu cewa gwamnoni ba su damu da talakawa ba, ba su yi musu adalci ba” - Gwamna Nasir @elrufai
Part 1.

[I Z A L A @el_uthmaan]

Akwai matsala!

[Idris @7signxx]

Story Of A Porn Addict...
A must read!

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[Idris @7signxx]

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:

[Mohammed Jammal @whitenigerian]

In 2023, I pray you get RICH: Rich in knowledge. Rich in adventure. Rich in presence. Rich in laughter. Rich in family. Rich in health. Rich in wealth. Rich in peace. Rich in love. Happy New Year Beautiful People ❤️

[Dr. Omar Suleiman @omarsuleiman]

When you leave this world:

Try to be sure that there are no secrets in your phone that would disappoint your family, and no secrets in your scrolls that would displease your Lord.