EFCC Arrests Naira Marley, English Clubs Dominate Europe and other Stories that Hit Social Media Last Week

A lot happened in Nigeria’s social media space last week. Because taking stock of these happenings can be refreshing, we bring you the most interesting highlights of the week.

Nigerians Taunt Naira Marley Following His Arrest By EFCC

Popular Nigerian musician, Afeez Fashola better known as Naira Marley was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

EFCC arrests Naira Marley on his birthday. This week can’t get more interesting. pic.twitter.com/ITkX0t8B4Z

— Friends with Benefits.eth (@SiidniB) May 10, 2019

Following his arrest, fellow musicians, Davido, Olamide and Young6ix also took to their social media to show concern and support.

https://twitter.com/weares4lent/status/1126846918443905027

Nigerians were surprised that Naira Marley’s closest friend and collabo artist, Zlatan did not show support like Davido and co so they went after him.

EFCC: Naira Marley, you are under arrest..

Zlatan: Me I’m not there o pic.twitter.com/4abcOOTkiq

— Dsg 🎨 (@dsgaert) May 10, 2019

After that, they descended on Naira Marley himself:

LMAO!! Someone Said This Dog Resemble Naira Marley – Do You Agree? pic.twitter.com/0vaEYKIyPR

— Official Naijaloaded (@Naijaloadedotng) May 2, 2019

Although the reason behind his arrest is yet to be made public, it might be in connection with his statements on social media which glorifies internet fraudsters, popularly called Yahoo boys.

English Clubs Dominate Europe with All-English Finals

It is no longer news that English clubs have created European football history by taking all four spots in the finals of the continent’s two major competitions. The dominance started with Liverpool’s dramatic comeback vs Barcelona which produced the most talked about goal of the week.

Be it the road to a final, or way back home – being distracted cost dear even to the mightiest. It can cost you dearly too. #SafetyGoals #LIVBAR pic.twitter.com/MizDdxNhSr

— Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) May 8, 2019

Football fans quickly took to social media to troll Barcelona and their talisman, Messi.

https://twitter.com/clever_cliff/status/1126027496493932544

Someone said: even if Barcelona was an adjective, "they cannot Qualify"#LIVBAR #Liverpool pic.twitter.com/eNlrQ42xp6

— Esanbaddie (@isikhuemen1) May 8, 2019

Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea would draw inspiration from Liverpool’s performance to qualify for the finals. It is the first time all four finalists in Europe’s two major competitions have come from one country.

Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea have made history this week.

It is the first time all four finalists in Europe's top two competitions have come from one nation.

👉 https://t.co/gzTuHxOAKm#CFC #Spurs #LFC #Arsenal #ChampionsLeague #EuropaLeague #bbcfootball pic.twitter.com/hNhFQ2U2Q7

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) May 10, 2019

The Premier League clubs’ achievement means there will also be an all-English Uefa Super Cup in August. That game will be played in Istanbul, Turkey.

World Celebrates the Arrival of Prince Harry and Meghan’s Royal Baby.

The world celebrated Prince Harry and Meghan again as they welcomed their first child together.

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, appear in public with their new baby son for the first timehttps://t.co/zzguTWGzuE pic.twitter.com/fx1oldu9gj

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) May 8, 2019

Recall that The Duke and Duchess of Sussex tied the knot on may 9 in a glamorous Royal Wedding.

Dating ➡️ Engagement ➡️ Marriage ➡️ BABY! Meghan Markle has never taken her eyes off of Prince Harry. pic.twitter.com/obxuD607lY

— E! News (@enews) May 8, 2019

The couple first shared pictures of the young prince on Instagram. Congratulations to them once again.