It’s another edition of NRTC WEEKLY Roundup, and 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 organisation, NRTC [your one-stop hub for rich and reliable content covering entertainment, sports, politics, metro, and leading stories].
As we all know, a day can’t pass without trending stories, and we have tracked many of them for you this week. Why not scroll down and treat yourself?
Politics: ADC sets nationwide congresses, convention for April
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its timetable for the 2026 nationwide congresses and National Convention, signalling a major step in the party’s leadership renewal process.
In a statement issued by party officials, including National Organising Secretary Chinedu Idigo and National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC confirmed that the exercise fulfils its constitutional obligation to refresh and restructure leadership at every level.
The process will follow a bottom-up approach, beginning at polling units and wards before progressing to local government and state levels, culminating in the election of national officers.
Business/Economy: Nigerian stocks break 200,000-point historic record
NRTC WEEKLY learnt that Nigeria’s All-Share Index soared past 200,000 points for the first time on Monday, closing at 201,474.9 after a 3,067.6-point gain.
The 1.55 per cent jump came from Friday’s closing level of 198,407.3, with BUA Cement leading the rally in West Africa’s biggest equities market.
Trading volume climbed to 948.1 million shares from 590.8 million in the previous session, reflecting renewed investor interest on the Nigerian Exchange.
ALSO READ:
Market capitalisation hit N129.3 trillion, up N3 trillion from the prior close, as buying pressure intensified across large-cap counters.
Leading Stories: INEC moves to integrate artificial intelligence into Nigeria’s elections
NRTC WEEKLY reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has taken a step towards the 2027 general elections, launching a strategic workshop aimed at developing a regulatory framework for the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
The three-day workshop, which began on Monday in Lagos, is expected to produce a clear roadmap for deploying emerging technologies to improve transparency, efficiency and public trust in Nigeria’s electoral system.
In his welcome address, Lagos State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Aboyomi Salami, represented by Administrative Secretary Oluyemi Adeyemi-Showunmi, described the initiative as a timely response to rapid global technological change.
He noted that the commission was building on the gains of earlier digital innovations such as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV), both of which had strengthened transparency and boosted voter confidence in recent elections
Sports: Senegal FA set to appeal CAF decision stripping AFCON 2025 title
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the Senegalese Football Federation has strongly condemned the dramatic decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Committee to overturn the outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, in a development that has sent shockwaves across the footballing world.
On Tuesday, and as earlier reported by News Round The Clock, CAF’s Appeals Board ruled in favour of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, awarding the final to Morocco national football team by forfeiture, with a 3–0 scoreline.
The decision effectively strips the Senegal national football team of a 1–0 victory secured after extra time in the original encounter.
? Football Scores & Standings
Premier League Scores | Premier League Table | Live Scores | League Tables
According to CAF, the ruling followed a review of events during the final, where Senegal players reportedly walked off the pitch in protest over refereeing decisions.
The Appeals Committee determined that the conduct breached Articles 82 and 84 of the competition’s regulations, leading to the forfeiture and subsequent reassignment of the title.
Entertainment: You stole my star, my mother died because of you – Singer Crayon calls out Don Jazzy
NRTC WEEKLY learnt that Nigerian singer, Charles Chibueze Chukwu, better known as Crayon, sparked speculation about a possible exit from Mavin Records after calling out label boss, Don Jazzy, in a fiery rant on social media.
Crayon, in a series of 𝕏 posts, also criticised the leadership of Mavin Records, including the label’s chief operating officer (COO), Tega Oghenejobo.
Taking a swipe at Don Jazzy, Crayon wrote, “Don Jazzy na my boy!!!!!! Una dey maddddd!!?? Shayennnnn sharayyyyyy333,” before turning to Tega with a harsher remark, “Tega highest criminal!!!!!!!!!”
🔍 Explore More
- NRTC English Knowledge Base – Learn, improve, and sharpen your English skills.
- Top Stories From Around the World – Stay informed with the latest global news and insights.
- Specially Curated Listicles – Discover interesting lists, guides, and deep dives selected for our readers.
- Stay Updated: Join our mailing list and never miss the latest articles and updates from NRTC.
He also claimed that he lost his mother due to the label, an allegation he did not expand on.
Crayon, who was signed to Blowtime Entertainment, an imprint of Mavin Records, in May 2019, also threatened the label, saying, “Mavin is going down!!!!!!”.
That’s all for this week on NRTC WEEKLY. Stay tuned and join us again for another exciting edition next week!
