You don't have to be a football fan to have been aware of the deal between Manchester United Football Club (ManU) and Arsenal Football Club that was finalised this week.
The deal saw Alexis Sanchez move from Arsenal FC to ManU in exchange for ManU's former midfielder, Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Here's how both teams announced their new signings on social media.
🎹 Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats. Introducing #Alexis7…#GGMU #MUFC @Alexis_Sanchez pic.twitter.com/t9RIIx4mE4
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 22, 2018
Welcome to Arsenal, @HenrikhMkh 👊https://t.co/NqL8qq1uGK
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 22, 2018
The deal had football fans around the world talking
Mkhitaryan has agreed a move to Arsenal, with Sanchez set to go in the opposite direction. It's a straight swap with no money involved. [BBC] #MUFC
— Devils Latest (@Devils_Latest) January 20, 2018
Manchester United fans around the world trying to convince Mkhitaryan to join Arsenal so we can have Alexis Sanchez in peace. pic.twitter.com/BOKCqpHUiV
— PAUL WAE (@PaulWae_) January 19, 2018
Arsenal got a great deal by not losing Sanchez for free.
But to suggest that Sanchez and Mkhitaryan are of the same quality or even close is nonsense. Not in the same Premier League we've all been watching.
— Yomi Kazeem (@TheYomiKazeem) January 21, 2018
Excited about getting to watch Mkhitaryan in an Arsenal shirt, was so disappointed when he went to United two years ago. Cracking player, should fit in very well. Sanchez has been great, wish it had turned out different. But we move on.
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) January 20, 2018
This Alexis Sánchez and Mkhitaryan deal, In my opinion this is the best deal Arsenal have done in the last 2 years.
This guy scored 23 goals and made 32 assists in his last season at Dortmund. His style of football just didn't suite with Mourinho's.Great signing for Arsenal
— Golden NO 1 (@femi_golden) January 21, 2018
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Sanchez is a great player but I never loved him like I loved Bergkamp, Henry, Wright, Pires, Ljungberg, Vieira, Adams, Seaman, Dixon, Keown, Parlour, Brady and Charlie George.
I even loved Anelka more than Sanchez.
So his departure pisses me off, but it doesn't break my heart.— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) January 22, 2018
https://twitter.com/Nigerianscamsss/status/954822110173650944
Arsenal vs ManU banter
https://twitter.com/TweeteractiveNG/status/955533677638938624
https://twitter.com/vipulskywalker/status/955103757598998528
NA DONE DEAL! THEIR PAPA!
Alexis Sanchez >> Eden Hazard #MUIP pic.twitter.com/srn3U7noyX
— MUIP (@ManUtdInPidgin) January 22, 2018
https://twitter.com/ffsSxnchez/status/956598795432873984
Mkhitaryan:
❤ Dortmund, 2013: "It's a dream. My heart decided for Dortmund."
❤ Man Utd, 2016: "It's a dream to play for this big club Man Utd."
❤ Arsenal, 2018: "It's a dream come true because I've always dreamed of playing for Arsenal."
😂😭 Man just loves to dream. pic.twitter.com/i63upSLLNJ
— Not Match of the Day (@NOT_MOTD) January 23, 2018
All these footballers sef, their new club is always their dream club 😂😂😂 #Alexis7 #MUFC pic.twitter.com/3OQNdZqP0t
— www.KRAKS.co (@KraksTV) January 22, 2018
https://twitter.com/Peminem/status/955814431337758720
https://twitter.com/Kashaveli_/status/955505034950791168
Only one thing missing now... #MÖ11 pic.twitter.com/aAE2SU62eW
— David. (@PeakRooney) January 22, 2018
https://twitter.com/theunitedmanc/status/955503157651562496
https://twitter.com/theunitedmanc/status/955502079073697792
Mesut Ozil showing Henrikh Mkhitaryan around the Arsenal training ground. pic.twitter.com/goxejijTrL
— Football Worldies (@FootyWorIdies) January 18, 2018
https://twitter.com/the_manutd_blog/status/955532148127293441
https://twitter.com/mikesanz19/status/956635912292765699
For some reason, gist that Alexis Sanchez's move was influenced by former Arsenal player, Thierry Henry was circulating.
Alexis Sanchez said Thierry Henry advised him to leave Arsenal for his own good you know https://t.co/mwcHqmBEBY
— 🕶️ (@__waleedr) January 22, 2018
Arsenal fans turn on "snake" Thierry Henry after Alexis Sanchez reveals role of Gunners' legend in his exit https://t.co/ZP6tBIm2rS pic.twitter.com/dhn6Y7Wxlw
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) January 22, 2018
Both players took to social media to address the issue.
I want to clarify that Henry never told me to leave the club, it was a personal decision ... he LOVES the club and someday it would be nice to see him as the arsenal coach because he loves the club ...
— Alexis Sánchez (@Alexis_Sanchez) January 24, 2018
https://twitter.com/ThierryHenry/status/955927342437883904
In case you didn't know:
Manchester United now have Alexis Sanchez—here's how to get the best out of him and beat your mates at FIFA 18! 🙌 🎮 pic.twitter.com/yVeddNY5Gx
— B/R Football (@brfootball) January 25, 2018
Read on for more interesting topics on social media this week.
Obasanjo's letter to Buhari
This week, former president Olusegun Obasanjo wrote an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari. If you missed it, read it here. In the letter, he accused President Buhari of Nepotism and advised him to halt his 2019 ambitions among other things.
The letter couldn't have come at a better time as Nigerians have been complaining of the incompetences of the present administration. Here's how they reacted to the letter.
Shut up, Sir
Let me react to Obasanjo's open letter to President Buhari:
First & foremost, until Obasanjo apologise to Nigerians for his contribution to the emergence of this unfortunate government he is not worthy to condemn Buhari, He has also lost Political respect, he should shut up!
— Olúyẹmí Fásípè AICMC (@YemieFash) January 23, 2018
If you think Obasanjo's letter is all about national interest & not selfish interest................then you need your head examined.
— ENZO UZOR (@enzo_uzor) January 26, 2018
FLASHBACK: Open Letter written to Ex-President, Dr. Obasanjo by Chinua Achebe in 2004. pic.twitter.com/Xs5rYIW1k1
— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) January 24, 2018
Focus on the messenge
https://twitter.com/OgbeniDipo/status/956288127458533376
After reading Obasanjo's letter to Buhari. 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/pMCIo4fkbw
— Adetutu Balogun, MBA (@Tutsy22) January 23, 2018
The Reply
We have no reason to believe that ex-President Obasanjo has any motive beyond the well-being of the nation in issuing his Statement. We have also taken his admonition in good faith and we thank him most sincerely for taking time off his busy schedule to pen such a long statement. pic.twitter.com/OgnyJ1AAy2
— Government of Nigeria (@NigeriaGov) January 25, 2018
What's a trending topic without jokes?
"Former President Obasanjo is a courageous patriot and statesman who tells truth to power when he is convinced leaders are going wrong"
- General Muhammadu Buhari, March 4, 2015.
😀😀😀😀
— Israel Oladipupo O. MBA, MEM 🦁 🇳🇬 🇫🇷 (@LadiSpeaks) January 24, 2018
Nigerian government’s response to Obasanjo’s letter. pic.twitter.com/rUrvRnASqy
— Osaretin Victor Asemota (@asemota) January 26, 2018
Aswear...
Obasanjo don blow😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/cvIPi5PwdZ— Kemi (@d_problemsolver) January 24, 2018
https://twitter.com/Iam_Abdulaxis/status/955930793418817536
After reading Obasanjo's letter to Buhari. 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/pMCIo4fkbw
— Adetutu Balogun, MBA (@Tutsy22) January 23, 2018
Other reactions
Lai Mohammed should not get carried away with praises of his response to Obasanjo. If he has been doing the job of projecting the achievements of the present govt as he should, we won't be here.
— Abubakar Sidiq Usman (@MrAbuSidiq) January 25, 2018
Presidency says Obasanjo has been too busy to notice reality.
No worries, Reality will also dawn on Buhari in 2019.
— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) January 24, 2018
In other news, Obasanjo's PhD has clearly sharpened his clarity and brevity. His letter to Jonathan was 18 pages. This one was 13.
I read both. This one made better use of the English language.
— Chxta (@Chxta) January 23, 2018
In my view, President Muhammadu Buhari @MBuhari still has the opportunity to redeem his image. That's why he has to look at Obasanjo's letter critically and act fast.
— Babajide Otitoju (@BabajideOtitoju) January 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/MrTomide/status/956044975942324225
I agree with Obasanjo's letter even though he didn't say anything that I have not said about Buhari and his govt before. However, Obasanjo and Buhari are like accuser & the accused, two of them are analogue and they do not represent the Nigeria of today.
— Peter Ayodele Fayose (@GovAyoFayose) January 23, 2018
He does not like being in a haste to react to issues but it took them barely 24hrs to respond to Obasanjo's open letter. If only they responded with this same speed on:
Herdsmen
Babachir Lawal
Benue killings
Taraba killings
Fuel scarcity
Maina's recall.— NOBLE (AKA EKPUCHI ONWA) (@giftednoble) January 24, 2018
God has given President Muhammadu Buhari popularity that money cannot buy. He should for the sake of his integrity and the love people have for him, look at Obasanjo's letter and address major issues raised therein.
— Babajide Otitoju (@BabajideOtitoju) January 23, 2018
Just finished reading Baba Obasanjo’s letter. The summary is simple:
Buhari has failed and should go and rest but PDP that is now controlled by Wike is not an option.
He says a 3rd option is the only way out and Nigerians must arise to take charge of the country.
— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) January 23, 2018
How should President Muhammadu Buhari respond to ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo's letter?
— The Guardian Nigeria (@GuardianNigeria) January 24, 2018
Read more here.
Pepper spray to the rescue
Yesterday, a lady took to SnapChat to recount her experience with a Taxify driver. According to her story, he tried to rape her but her pepper spray came in handy.
https://twitter.com/SubDeliveryTwit/status/956633575574638593
Here’s The Full Video Of Miss Dorcas Fapson Narrating Her Ordeal With The Taxify Driver Who Assaulted Her. pic.twitter.com/FSJQ3onCYX
— GIDI (@Gidi_Traffic) January 26, 2018
The Taxify driver recounted his own side of the story
https://twitter.com/SubDeliveryTwit/status/956636670253850624
Some people didn't buy the lady's story
https://twitter.com/Burmese_Tyga/status/956859665719201792
Na the driver suppose pepper spray the babe
Come down from my car you're saying move this car
Sho lo stupid ni— Sticks and Stones. (@NotNowHeBusy) January 26, 2018
My last question is, when she was shouting and running with her Snapchat, who was running after her?
The pepper sprayed taxify driver that couldn't even see a thing?
— Upcoming Bill Gates (@FavoredSinner) January 26, 2018
This neither looks like a kidnap or rape story. I believe her about the card vs cash thing. She also made clear that the guy ended trip afterwards.
Seems to me like it was a bit entitled for her to assume the right to stay in his car afterwards as her other taxify was close.
— Daniel M. (@MistaQ23) January 26, 2018
While others supported her actions
Like I’m actually so upset about this DSF case. How on earth did anybody even believe that dumb story the guy supposedly typed as his account of what happened??
— Mosmos (@MosunO_) January 25, 2018
This is why a lot of victims of violence and rape never speak up - Nigerians are fucking stupid!!! I’m just happy she was smart enough to keep the camera rolling, if not, it would have been her word against his with the number of nitwits out there!
— Mosmos (@MosunO_) January 25, 2018
You people need to learn to stop trying to blame the victim. First, why was she recording. Second, why did she have a pepper spray on her. Next, why did she announce before spraying.
When are we going to ask Why the hell was he trying to lock her in his car?
— Don Buss-Buss (@_busayomi) January 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/KneWKeeD/status/956693778831675392
All i'm saying is if a taxi driver should drive me to his yard or to anywhere i do not agree with and i have pepper spray, i will destroy your fucking eye balls. I am not going out like that. fuck that
— yoruba shakespeare (@ajebutter22) January 26, 2018
Addressing the issue
I believe that Uber and Taxify need to install dash cam’s in their drivers cars. A lot of mayhem can be avoided with that implementation.
— Emem (@ObyEnjoyment) January 26, 2018
Demand for pepper spray on the rise
I sell pepper spray RT my customer might be on your TL 🙂 pic.twitter.com/hxmCgjzIob
— x (@Mikey_Chase) January 26, 2018
Every girl/woman in Nigeria should have pepper spray in her handbag/schoolbag. These molesters/rapists are always on the prowl. Women need to start protecting themselves.
— Dr. Ify Aniebo RV (@IfyAniebo) January 25, 2018
I'm getting my pepper spray tomorrow. Any man who touches me inappropriately or even tries to kiss me when I didn't give you go ahead, you are getting it in your eyes. If you don't know how to keep your hands to yourself I'll teach you. Don't fucking try me
— Jonn (@Jenn_nikolas) January 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/godmother___/status/956802470688247809
Please where can I buy pepper spray in Lagos?
— Chyzim (@chyzim) January 26, 2018
Read more reactions here.
Proposal gone wrong Part 2
Remember the story of the lady that proposed to her boyfriend last week at the Ikeja City Mall (ICM)? Well, her experience didn't deter another lady from proposing to her boyfriend at the Ozone Cinemas, E-Centre this week. Sadly, it turned out just as badly, watch the video below.
https://twitter.com/jahmalusen/status/955565837343166464
https://twitter.com/EnekemGreg/status/955562689048260610
Lol another being proposed to a man at ozone today.
Idiocy competition pic.twitter.com/K7LEQI8S3M— 秃鹫 (@__Reva) January 22, 2018
Here are a few reactions:
Ozone? Seriously?
If you propose to someone at Ozone then you really have no one else to blame but yourself. The height of disrespect tbh. Shows you don’t rate your partner.
— Peter Pan (@Woulk3r) January 23, 2018
@emeralds1214ng desperado babe...she dey hold d guy sef..how will u propose at ozone and expect a yes.
— Wojack Black (@oga_major) January 23, 2018
https://twitter.com/sydneyofafrica/status/955695848163299329
I hate all those public and loud places proposal. You can propose in a nice and decent place. Wassup with ICM and Ozone ?
— Big Suz (@SBambss) January 23, 2018
I'm shuddered
-Like why would you propose in ozone ?
-why are you holding him back,is it by force ?
If it was the other way round now nobody would be asking why he was angry, but let's pretend as if he was wrong being angry.— Chigozie Mmebo (@Chigozie_Mmebo) January 22, 2018
Scam alert!
https://twitter.com/SheLovesArtemis/status/955557259647639552
So the same girl that proposed to a guy at ICM and got rejected went to ozone to propose to the same man again... Lool.. I think both they are doing it for attention
— RICH 🇸🇬 (@TWEETARRAZZI) January 23, 2018
This Last video of a babe proposing to a guy is such a sham. Did she propose twice? Same day? Same clothes? At Ozone and Beerhugz? Exact same reaction? Kmt.
— EFA Iwara (@iamEFAiwara) January 23, 2018
What's your take on this new trend? Let me know in the comments section.
EXTRA: Special Adviser to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Commerce and former Chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission, Deji Tinubu died yesterday. It was gathered that he slumped during a novelty march in Epe, Lagos and died afterwards. The news of Deji's death has been trending on social media, read the reactions here.
