NRTC WEEKLY: Top 5 trending stories across the country this week
It’s another edition of NRTC WEEKLY Roundup —in this week’s edition, we are focusing on five trending stories across the country. As usual, the stories will cut across the top five beats in our media organization, NRTC [your one-stop hub Read more…
Atiku, Sanwo-Olu support Tunde Onakoya’s attempt to win Guinness World Record in Chess Marathon
Atiku Abubakar, the former vice-president of Nigeria, has joined countless Nigerians at home and abroad in backing renowned chess master Tunde Onakoya as he endeavors to set the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon at Times Square in Read more…
Criminals: Nollywood movie director, Niyi Akinmolayan discloses how hospital was built for new movie project
The Nollywood action thriller, Criminals will be in cinemas from May 31. The movie director, Niyi Akinmolayan has taken to his social media platforms to disclose how his production crew were able to construct a medical center and seek professional Read more…
Amid coughing blood, Tunde Onakoya discloses how he won the Guinness World Record
On Wednesday, April 24, chess master, Tunde Onakoya published a thread on the microblogging site, Twitter (otherwise known as X) to acknowledge his journey towards achieving his Guinness World Record objective. It would be recalled on Saturday, April 20, Tunde Read more…
Zulu Adigwe, veteran Nigerian actor passes on
Veteran Nigerian actor, Zulu Adigwe has died. News Round The Clock (NRTC) gathered that Zulu Adigwe passed away on Tuesday, April 23. His death was announced in an Instagram post by Movie producer, Stanley Nwoko. “I regret to announce the Read more…
Rihanna disappointed in self for promoting promiscuity
Barbadian recording artiste, Rihanna has stated that she is disappointed in herself for promoting promiscuity through her nudity in time past. The mother of two said whenever she looks back at her bikini fashion, she wonders if she “really did Read more…
A spotlight on suffering: US report highlights deficiencies in Nigerian prisons
A recent report by the US Department of State has cast a harsh light on the conditions within Nigerian prison facilities. The “2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Nigeria” details significant overcrowding, lack of basic amenities, and inadequate healthcare Read more…
EFCC hands over 14 forfeited properties to Enugu State
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday handed over 14 properties, initially forfeited to the Federal Government and now ceded to the government and people of Enugu State. These properties include houses, transmission equipment for radio and television Read more…
Tinubu approves takeoff of Consumer Credit Scheme
President Bola Tinubu has authorised the commencement of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme. Consumer credit stands as the cornerstone of modern economies, empowering individuals to improve their standard of living by accessing goods and services upfront and Read more…
Ganduje applauds Ododo over conduct of Ondo APC governorship primary
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has praised Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, for his outstanding performance in the recently concluded Ondo State Governorship primary election. Governor Ododo, who chaired the committee, announced Governor Lucky Read more…
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre completes successful surgery in Qatar
The Al-Ittihad Ladies defender has been out for weeks and will continue rehabilitation after successfully going under the knife. Super Falcons star Ashleigh Plumptre has completed a surgery on her right foot, NRTC reports. The 25-year-old announced on social media Read more…
FA Cup: How Manchester United survived Coventry City’s remarkable comeback to reach final
Manchester United needed penalties to beat Coventry City and qualify for the FA Cup final after throwing away a three-goal lead in regulation time. The Red Devils will face Manchester City in the 2023/24 FA Cup final after edging Coventry Read more…
Autism Awareness Month: All you need to know about Autism
Efe Irele, Nigerian actress sometimes last week put up the “Of course, I am…’ challenge with her autistic brother also creating awareness for autism. All through April is Autism Awareness Month. It is used to sensitize people about the brain Read more…
Female Jeans 101: Understand what style suits you (2)
For female jeans, there are different types made available to suit various body types. The female body has unique variations from one female to the other. This feature calls for diverse styles of designs, patterns and even cutting of clothes. Read more…
Dangote refinery takes top spot in capacity, raising competition concerns
The Dangote Refinery in Nigeria has emerged as the biggest refinery in Africa and potentially Europe, according to a report by Bloomberg. With a processing capacity of 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day (bpd), the $20 billion facility surpasses Read more…
Tinubu approves takeoff of Consumer Credit Scheme
President Bola Tinubu has authorised the commencement of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme. Consumer credit stands as the cornerstone of modern economies, empowering individuals to improve their standard of living by accessing goods and services upfront and Read more…
Nigeria, U.S to pursue partnerships in Digital Economy
The United States of America (USA) and Nigeria are set to discuss digital economy, emerging technology, and the development and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a bid to find common grounds for partnerships. The Deputy Chief of Mission at Read more…
The bully’s perspective: After bullying, what is next?
P.S. Looking at bullying from the bully’s perspective does not mean that we support the act. The Nigerian social media world witnessed a video of a girl named, Maryam bullying her fellow student, Namtira at Lead British School. Well, it Read more…
“I used to stop my son from playing chess when he was a child”— Chess master, Tunde Onakoya’s father confesses
Pa Onakoya, Tunde Onakoya’s father, has disclosed that he used to stop Tunde’s chess games to make him focus on his education. Recall that Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya recently made headlines by breaking the Guinness World Record for the Read more…
Lead British School condemns bullying incident, begins investigation
The management of Lead British International School in Abuja has condemned a recent case of bullying in the school. Reports circulating on social media have sparked outrage regarding the bullying of a female student. An X user, @mooyeeeeeee, in an Read more…
FG mulls age review for university admission, gives reasons
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has indicated the government’s intention to reassess the age criteria for admission into tertiary institutions across the nation. Prof. Mamman, setting 18 years as the standard age for university admission, advised parents against Read more…
NRTC English: Using participles as attributive and predicative adjectives
Adjectives are words that describe nouns. They tell us more about people, places, or things. But did you know that adjectives can come in different forms? The popular two forms of adjectives to know are attributive and predicative adjectives. Attributive Read more…
Biodun Stephen addresses symbiotic relationship with leading Nollywood actor, Timini Egbuson (NRTC EXCLUSIVE)
In an exclusive interview with News Round The Clock (NRTC), leading Nigerian moviemaker, Biodun Stephen has spoken about her symbiotic and professional relationship with popular Nollywood actor, Timini Egbuson. The talented 36-year-old actor has been described as one of the Read more…
Biodun Stephen discloses how God miraculously provided funds for inspirational movie, ‘Joba’ (NRTC Exclusive)
Biodun Stephen is one of the most inspirational cinematographers promoting African culture and Nollywood movies across the globe by narrating authentic human angle stories. In an exclusive interview with News Round The Clock, Biodun Stephen discloses what often inspires her Read more…
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