Chelsea Demolish Arsenal in UEL Final, Timi vs COZA Pastor and other Top Stories on Social Media Last Week

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Several stories left the social media space bubbling this week. Let us bring you a recap of some of them, shall we?


Chelsea Destroy Arsenal in Europa League Final

Chelsea ended their season in style on Wednesday as they destroyed London rivals, Arsenal 4-1 in the Europa League final in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Fans quickly took to social media to troll Arsenal whose fans somehow believed the title was theirs even before kickoff.

Some trolled Arsenal for using their older and second choice keeper, Petr Cech who already announced his retirement long before the game.

Arsenal have provided plenty of embarrassing moments over the past few years and these always leave their fans in severe pains. Congratulations Chelsea and better luck to Arsenal.

Social Media On Fire As Court Grants Naira Marley Bail

Following the arrest of popular Nigerian musician, Naira Marley by the EFCC and his first arraignment in court, his bail application hearing was held during the week and fans thronged out to support him.

After 20 days in jail, has was eventually granted bail to the tune of N2 Million.

https://twitter.com/dapxoflagos/status/1134106399594754049

Some went ahead to describe what his mother will do to him upon his return.

https://twitter.com/NaijaHypeKing/status/1134088504961654784

While being granted bail isn’t an acquittal, Naira Marley and his fans will nonetheless be elated about his release.

Timi Dakolo Calls Out COZA Pastor Over Sexual Abuse

Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo has taken to his Instagram handle to blast Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) over his alleged sexual relationships with female church members.

https://twitter.com/DemonLomoLatile/status/1134441890269544448?s=19

The allegation quickly split social media in two. Some Nigerians who share the ideology of touch not my anointed want the COZA pastor to be left alone as he answers to nobody but to God.

https://twitter.com/obasi__chidera/status/1134428203207069696?s=19

Others insist that pastors should not be spared especially when they do something so scandalous.

It has not been an easy battle on social media especially twitter as the case is still trending even as we write.

While Pastor Biodun hasn’t given a formal response to Timi’s claims, that hasn’t stopped Nigerians from deciding their own truths and taking sides that align with their choices.


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