The daily scuffles we see on social media daily are representative of the state of the Nigerian society itself. Whether religious or cultural; whether Fulani herdsmen, Boko Haram or the presidency, Nigeria is warring on many fronts.

But the explosive conflict below is not on that level. It all began with History. Common history. But isn’t that how all battles begin- from simple things?

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Meet Funmi Iyanda, media entrepreneur and fashion maven who was perplexed at the ignorance of Nigerian youth:

Meeting many Nigeria public school educated young Nigerians who know nada about Nigerian politics and history. Nada. How did that happen?

— Funmi Iyanda (@Funmilola) April 28, 2017

Initially, it was all fun and games as people sought to get to the root of the matter

Because the history is intentionally removed from the syllabus, some kids don't know there was a civil war in Nigeria.

— Saving Humanity is my Calling (@kesgates) April 28, 2017

Bc they think that will make us forget our history that if it doesn't repeat itself

— African boy (@iamdominic7) April 29, 2017

Kids preparing for WAEC had no English teacher, no chemistry teacher, not even Government. All the corpers had to come together to help

— ThatPortharcourtBoy (@ThatPHCBoy) April 28, 2017

It is intentional. How else is the next generation supposed to think Babachir Lawal is a good presidential candidate?

— Mutma'inna (@Mutmainna_Yang) April 28, 2017

Or my generation to think that Bode George deserves a state award? Or that Ken Saro Wiwa was just being a wailer?

— Mutma'inna (@Mutmainna_Yang) April 28, 2017

Nigerians are haemorrhaging frm all sides frm d damages done to us by our leaders dat we don't kno whc to tackle. D battles are just 2 many.

— Mutma'inna (@Mutmainna_Yang) April 28, 2017

It didn't just happen, i schooled in the 90's and lil was taught on history n politics, they'll just refresh ur memories on current affairs

— AHANNA (@84PICK) April 29, 2017

@aiyebio @kesgates @iam_mainatkhan; So tragic dat all of us calmly watched d removal of our heritage "History" from schools.

— Ajoke Abiodun (@Ajoke_Abiodun1) April 28, 2017

It didn't just happen, i schooled in the 90's and lil was taught on history n politics, they'll just refresh ur memories on current affairs

— AHANNA (@84PICK) April 29, 2017

@ayosogunro They choose to be ignorant and focus more on Beyonce's new dress or the Kardashians or Davido's rants.

— Akinrelere Toyosi (@sizzlingcold) April 28, 2017

Then this tweet showed up and the dynamics changed:

https://twitter.com/_FIT_Co/status/858185216078352384

One more thing

this can easily be said about kids from private schools, not the public schools. https://t.co/UjiSVUPREy

— Egena Onu (@Egenzo) April 29, 2017

Funmi makes a defence

Mine fought the military, won democracy you are watching them piss on and taught ourselves history without teachers, tech or internet. https://t.co/lpfa9rfUAk

— Funmi Iyanda (@Funmilola) April 29, 2017

I'm not one of the cowards of generation that grew up in the '90s. I will not be labelled by the cowards enabling them in this generation.

— Funmi Iyanda (@Funmilola) April 29, 2017

Age like tribe and religion has become the tools of balkanisation of a lost people. That's ok but don't lump me with bastards of any period

— Funmi Iyanda (@Funmilola) April 29, 2017

Age like tribe and religion has become the tools of balkanisation of a lost people. That's ok but don't lump me with bastards of any period

— Funmi Iyanda (@Funmilola) April 29, 2017

And the vultures descended

Then everything went haywire

1. Your generation welcomed military in 83, & taught us "Diarchy" in school. You accepted them meekly for 15 years, shouting briefly in 93. https://t.co/369FSQwUiF

— orwelliANDYstopia (@andyRoidO) April 29, 2017

@Funmilola You didn't win Democracy. Abacha died, & Abdusallam bowed to US pressure. Your generation let Abiola die a prisoner.

— orwelliANDYstopia (@andyRoidO) April 29, 2017

Your generation watched the military dismantle education. The generation you disdain is a product of the misrule you permitted.

— orwelliANDYstopia (@andyRoidO) April 29, 2017

Your generation watched the military dismantle education. The generation you disdain is a product of the misrule you permitted.

— orwelliANDYstopia (@andyRoidO) April 29, 2017

Your generation learned history? You couldn't come up with a coherent account of the Civil War. You taught yourselves tribal tales.

— orwelliANDYstopia (@andyRoidO) April 29, 2017

The generation that gave us "Youths Earnestly Asking Abacha" (YEAA) is now telling us they "fought military" & "won democracy". Sounds legit

— orwelliANDYstopia (@andyRoidO) April 29, 2017

Guess history is officially a hornet’s nest.