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    Social Media Roundup: Pastor Chris Sets Social Media Ablaze Over Claims that 5G Enhances the Spread of Covid-19

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    Social Media Roundup: Pastor Chris Sets Social Media Ablaze Over Claims that 5G Enhances the Spread of Covid-19

    Hi everyone. Trust you are keeping yourselves safe and obeying the authorities and health agencies?

    This week we bring to you our weekly round-up of the world of social media to keep you updated on the news, controversies… and more controversies in the social space. Starting with Pastor Chris and his 5G theory.

    Oh yes! According to the founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, the installation of 5G network is the cause of the coronavirus pandemic and the consequent death of several thousand people worldwide.

    Pastor Chris, His 5G Theory and Other Stories that Rocked Social Media

    Flesh and Blood didn’t reveal that right?

    In a series of videos that surfaced online, the clergyman claimed in all authority that the 5G towers weaken the immune system of humans, allowing the novel coronavirus to attack them with deadly precision. He also claims that the purpose of lockdowns is not to flatten any curve but rather to install more 5G towers, even in Nigeria.

    According to the veteran pastor, this, and the yet-to-be-discovered vaccine are all parts of a conspiracy by some people (which we don’t know and which he didn’t bother to say) to create a new world order.

    Pastor Chris has been trending all day. Apparently, Pastor Chris thinks 5G is responsible for Coronavirus. Hear him yourself:#istandwithpastorchris
    It's a thread👇👇👇👇👇 pic.twitter.com/oJa78Y5aNX

    — Social Sugar (@SocialSugarr) April 7, 2020

    #iStandWithPastorchris
    Full video, pastor Chris talking about 5g network and covid 19 pic.twitter.com/KDHDN4kauw

    — Edidiong unlimited (@eddyunlimited) April 7, 2020

    Trust Nigerians not to take such a bombshell quietly. Pastor Chris’ population effectively split social media in half. Some stood firmly in favour of the theory, even trending a hashtag: #IStandWithPastorChris.

    Why is this 5G installation guy wearing a protective suit against radiation if 5G is supposed to just give us fast internet access!
    4G= 2.4GHz
    5G= 60GHz
    Why don't they put normal cell towers near old people's homes?
    Pastor Chris has a point. pic.twitter.com/Vl4nguHxFt

    — PSHEGS (@pshegs) April 6, 2020

    While others threw his conspiracy in the trash.

    Pastor Chris says what's killing people isn't a virus, that it's the 5G.

    Someone pls remind Christopher that Iran didn't have 5G when pple were dropping like flies in Qom.

    This is what happens when one's brain has been perfused with hair relaxer.

    — Adunni Achebe (@_Adadioramma) April 6, 2020

    When 5G rolls out

    Christ Embassy will use the technology to stream their Healing School online for all of una to watch.

    Right now the Ministry needs Funds, Pastor Chris is fishing souls

    He doesn't believe 99% of the shit he is saying..

    He just needs to keep the sheep hooked

    — William Ukpe (@William_Ukpe) April 7, 2020

    Well, if you are wondering, there’s no scientific proof that 5G is the cause or enhancer of the coronavirus pandemic. According to researchers, 5G radiation is completely harmless very much like 4G and every other of its predecessors.

    Nigerian Celebrities vs Nigerians

    During the week, a few Nigerian celebrities came out to accuse Nigerians on social media of being keypad warriors and hypocrites.

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    What led to this? Popular Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele held a house party with many guests in attendance despite lockdown rules by the government. Her irresponsibility didn’t sit well with Nigerians who took to Twitter and other social media to call out the actress.

    TwitterNG made Ice Prince an upcoming artist again, chased Burna boy away from twitter, made police to arrest Funke Akindele, almost destroyed Mr Eazi's career.
    💪
    TwitterNG I fear who no fear Una 😁

    — 💙❤️Ultimate Kombo🇳🇬 (@ultimate_kombo) April 7, 2020

    She was subsequently arrested, taken to court and sentenced to community service and a fine of N100,000. The role Nigerians played in her arrest and punishment hadn’t gone down well with her fellow celebrities and they didn’t hide it.

    Celebrities like Burna Boy, Naira Marley, AY and Toke Makinwa took to social media to call Nigerians hypocrites for not directing their energy in the right direction – the government.

    Funke Akindele’s arrest triggered a lot of these ‘celebrities’ …

    — Folayan (@Onflood_) April 8, 2020

    Burna Boy said we all deserve this Government & we should use the same energy to drag them like we dragged Funke Akindele. pic.twitter.com/KjemgXewol

    — POOJA… (@PoojaMedia) April 8, 2020

    As expected, Nigerians came out en masse to defend themselves.

    Burna Boy is pained coz the Federal Government made an example out of Funke Akindele and Naira Marley.

    Not that the FG sef have sense like that o, but at least they put the law to use for once.

    This BB would not have spoken up if it was a random guy in Mushin they took to court

    — Favour💓❤️ (@__Faves) April 8, 2020

    Burna Boy said we all deserve this govt because of what happened to Funke Akindele.

    Burna inherited the weeds of Fela, he copied his AfroBeat styles, but he dodged his Activism spirit against this same corrupt govt he's blaming us for.

    Burna is just a doppelgänger. 😂

    — AyeMojubar 😷 (@ayemojubar) April 8, 2020

    Nevertheless, according to the gospel of Nigerian celebrities, if you dragged Funke Akindele, you are a ‘keypad warrior’ and hypocrite.

    The FatherDMW and Eva Instagram Live Show

    While the lockdown in some parts of the world has so many people complaining of boredom, for some others, it’s been a cruise.

    One of those in the latter sect will be Nigerian comedian, FatherDMW and British model, Eva. The duo has been having fun together with their followers on their IG live.

    always on my mind ✨ pic.twitter.com/C6fAkx9jJO

    — FatherAboki (@fatherdmw555) April 8, 2020

    Trust Nigerians to come for their own as many online users have been turning to the live chat and sharing clips from it.

    Only if this dude(fatherdmw)has made you realize that you can work and earn from home. Think about it👌and tell what he has made you realize too☺ pic.twitter.com/RWnL5cQglb

    — ☺Brof's.. love isn't everyone's game you know🤷 (@AjekigbeOlawale) April 9, 2020

    Since Father dmw and Evss live videos have basically become a reality show now, here’s a thread of their funny moments 😂 pic.twitter.com/TtIxQZndXX

    — Iseunife The First (@Shawnifee) April 5, 2020

    Of course, the prophets are already seeing a relationship brewing despite Eva’s claim of having a boyfriend.

    We don’t care, Father keep shooting 🎯 #fatherdmw #EvaAndTheaboki pic.twitter.com/M57Cz6ME6Q

    — goatjellof (@SKataali) April 9, 2020

    This IG live is proof Evss is already in love with Fatherdmw pic.twitter.com/zknWcIAw46

    — Trend Amplifier || Trouble Maker (@queeninghere) April 6, 2020

    Whether it ends in a romantic relationship or not, Nigerians definitely love this entertainment from these two.

    Nigerians Cry Foul as Accountant General’s Office was Gutted by Fire

    A section of the office of the Accountant General of Nigeria in Abuja was razed by a fire on Wednesday. Believing that was either the building housing the billions of Naira to be distributed to the poor, or the office accountable for all the billions donated for Covid-19, or both, Nigerians invaded to social media to react.

    Happening now: Office of the Accountant General on Fire
    Fire guts part of Treasure Building, Housing the office of the Accountant General of the Federation. pic.twitter.com/8CrRDHJFGf

    — NTA News (@NTANewsNow) April 8, 2020

    The Accountant General's office has been burnt? Sounds very suspicious to me. Is someone trying to cover up something? Time will tell

    — Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) April 8, 2020

    Many were suspicious over the timing of the fire incident, claiming it could have been lack of accountability on the part of the government over the aid funds received for the coronavirus pandemic.

    Just when we started asking the Nigerian govt for accountability on how those donated billions were spent, accountant general's office in Abuja has suddenly caught flames.

    The format will be that all the records got burnt including the backups.

    See ehn, Nigeria will embarass u.

    — Adunni Achebe (@_Adadioramma) April 8, 2020

    Me: patiently waiting for Lai Mohammed to break the news that the federation cheque book also got burnt in the Accountant General office pic.twitter.com/iYhRUP8gq5

    — ADÉTÒMÍWÁ🤗 (@tfortomiwa) April 8, 2020

    As expected the memes rolled in…

    Naija leaders just pulled a money heist on us in plain sight

    Yahoo yahoo of the highest order

    "We disbursed 100 billion Naira to poor Nigerians"

    NASS: where are the records?

    "In the accountant general's office"

    Accountant general's office in flames today
    Welcome to Nigeria pic.twitter.com/skyOJgpp8x

    — Oluwatoyin Emidun (@oluwatoyinfunmy) April 8, 2020

    After accountant general office got burnt in Abuja, Sinzu & some few others had to catch cruise 😂😂👇 pic.twitter.com/cb15RiM6dC

    — BrezzIsLife (@jayythedope) April 10, 2020

    A very Short Story…

    NASS to FGN: "You will have to explain how you disbursed 2 trillion Naira to the poor nationwide."

    Finance Minister: "We have this records, it's with the accountant general."

    Accountant General's office 9hrs later👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 pic.twitter.com/7DxVPspxZR

    — Al'ameen✨ (@Al_ameen_Yabo) April 8, 2020

    However, several have dispelled the rumours of fraudulent activities over the fire incident.

    In case you didn’t know, no money is kept in the Office of the Accountant General. Monies are kept in the Central Bank and the OAGF’s electronic data is backed up offsite in one of the states. Don’t worry about #COVIDー19 money. Worry instead about the safety of fellow Nigerians

    — Dr. Joe Abah (@DrJoeAbah) April 8, 2020

    We are however glad that no life was lost to the inferno.

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    That’s a wrap to our social media roundup for this week. Please share with us your comments below. Stay safe and obey the necessary authorities.


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