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 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?

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^{Leading stories: Suspension of Bawa, Emefiele, politic: Tinhbu’s two weeks achievements spark reactions, entertainment: Portable and wife’s advisers, sport: EPL announces new season first leg match, Liverpool, Chelsea clashes, metro: Kwara boat mishap are the stories to discuss on this week NRTC WEEKLY.} 

Leading stories: Suspension of Bawa, Emefiele

The Internet went buzzing on June 9, 2023, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu suspended the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, and directed him to transfer his responsibilities to the Deputy Governor in charge of operations pending the conclusion of the investigation into his activities in the office.

Nigerians who took to their social media platforms lauded Tinubu for suspending Emefiele having contributed to the death of many Nigerians following the crisis surrounding the naira redesign of the CBN.  

Recall that CBN introduced the redesigned of N200, N500, and N1000 notes last year pegging the deadline for circulation on December 15, 2022, but was later extended to remain legal tender until January 31, 2023, NRTC WEEKLY gathered.

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Our [NRTC-WEEKLY] findings showed that the policy which lasted for more than two months put a hardship on Nigerians leading to the death of many who couldn’t lay their hand on both the old and new currency. 

NRTC WEEKLY gathered that many businesses were shutdown and inhabitants in villages, especially market women who have no banks account went through hell — transporters, farmers, and many others. Banks during this time were unable to dispense cash due to politicians hijacking the new naira. 

We note that some political parties’ campaigns were paralyzed by the policy — important to note that political developments were not left out. Some politicians who get hold of the new notes used it to buy voters over during the campaign and election NRTC WEEKLY gathered. During the campaign, Tinubu opined that whether CBN or those behind the policy like it or not, he would emerge victorious in the February 25th presidential election. 

“He should be held up for killing Nigerians with the policy. The best news we are expecting is to hear he had been jailed after the State Security Service (SSS) take him to court the law. Well done Tinubu for the developments — if it’s possible, all former president Muhammadu Buhari aides who involved in fraud should be prosecuted,”

Nigerians says.

While Emefiele was still cooling his head at the SSS custody, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa was also suspended for mismanaged funds — an investigation was launched to unravel those behind the mastermind of the said funds.

Currently, Mr. Bawa is in SSS custody as well as Emefiele to answer questions regarding the allegations leveled against them. NRTC WEEKLY confirmed that Nigerians were so elated EFCC boss was also suspended. According to them, he should answer questions on the snake that swallowed money — money that turned to paper.

“Bawa should be prosecuted as soon as possible because he had mismanaged billions of naira from whistleblowing money, money turned to paper, and Abacha recovery loot, among others.

“Despite Buhari’s claim of fighting corruption, those in his cabinet were busy embezzling Nigerian money.”

Politics: Tinubu’s two weeks achievements spark reactions,

A few weeks ago, NRTC WEEKLY wrote about Bola Tinubu’s emergence on Nigeria’s political stage heralding a potential turning point in the nation’s trajectory as Nigerians opined that his proven record of accomplishments, visionary agenda, and inclusive leadership style position him as a catalyst for change. 

As the nation which had for the past eight years witnessed bad leadership looks to the future, the potential for a transformed Nigeria under Tinubu’s leadership is high following his experience, expertise, and dedication — the potential to steer Nigeria towards prosperity, unity, and progress. 

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NRTC WEEKLY gathered that it seems the dark cloud ahead is gradually becoming clear with Tinubu at the helm, the prospect of a brighter future for Nigeria shines ever brighter. NRTC WEEKLY investigation revealed that a lot of Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi fans are now rejecting their master to follow who knows the road having seen the achievements of Tinubu for the past two weeks, even without cabinet. 

NRTC WEEKLY found out that former aide to former president Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri also threw weight behind Tinubu’s laudable two weeks achievements in office. 

Some of the achievements Tinubu was hailed for include fuel subsidy removal, suspension of EFCC’s chair, AbdulRasheed Bawa, CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, NLC strike threat, multiple exchange rates, fuel queue, bye-bye of the slow pace of governance, signing of bills among other.

Nigeria, as a nation, stands on the precipice of transformation with a rich history and abundant potential. The aspirations of its people have long sought a leader who can ignite the spark of progress and change. 

According to Netizens, the entry of Tinubu, a seasoned Nigerian politician with a reputation for astute governance and a vision for a better Nigeria looms large, promising a potential transformative era for the nation.

Netizens stated, “We have stated that Tinubu’s track record as a political leader cannot be understated; now compare what he had achieved within two weeks. He should be called the GOAT because what a leader can’t do in eight years or more was achieved in days.

“All these bills that were signed into law had been on the table of many leaders who saw no future in it and they had been  implemented as policies that would foster economic growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance the overall quality of life for Nigerians.”

Entertainment: Portable blasting, dissecting the dangers of advising someone’s partner to leave

This week, Nigerian controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable blasted thirty [30] advisers advising his wife Omobewaji Ewatomi to leave him.

NRTC WEEKLY interpreted Portable’s taken a swipe at those advising his first wife to abandon him due to his polygamist nature that relationships can be complex and challenging, and it is not uncommon for individuals to seek advice when faced with difficulties. 

However, there is a fine line between offering support and interfering in someone’s personal life. In recent times, a disturbing trend has emerged where individuals feel entitled to advise someone’s partner to leave, without fully understanding the intricacies and consequences of their actions. 

Going further, Portable maintained that out of thirty advisers of her wife, he had slept with ten through hook-ups and did not pick up their call any longer. The singer recently welcome a baby with a Nollywood actress Ashabi depicting that every relationship is unique, comprising a myriad of emotions, experiences, and dynamics. 

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As outsiders, we can never fully grasp the complexities and nuances that exist between two people. It is crucial to acknowledge that we may have only partial knowledge of the situation, limited to the perspectives shared with us. Jumping to conclusions and making hasty judgments can lead to severe consequences, both for the individuals involved and for the relationships themselves.

The ‘Zazu’ crooner, who recently welcomed his fifth child with his fourth baby mama, actress Ashabi stated this in a video message shared on social media on Wednesday.

Reacting to the claim, Netizens said instead of advising someone’s partner to leave, it is more productive to promote healthy communication and support within the relationship.

“Providing a safe space for both partners to discuss their issues enables them to work through problems together, seeking solutions that align with their shared goals. Supporting their decision to resolve conflicts and grow together as a couple can have a far more positive impact than intervening with biased advice,”

They said.

Sport: EPL announces new season first leg match, Liverpool, Chelsea clashes

The 2023-24 Premier League season will start on Friday, August 11, 2023, with Manchester City playing at Burnley. NRTC WEEKLY gathered that as the new season is about to begin, football fans are excited.

According to fixtures released by EPL, Liverpool FC, popularly call You’ll Never Walk Alone will be traveling to Old Trafford to battle Chelsea football club as their opening march.

NRTC WEEKLY confirmed that Liverpool FC and Chelsea have a long-standing rivalry in English football. The clubs have faced each other in various competitions, including the Premier League, domestic cup competitions like the FA Cup and League Cup, as well as in European competitions such as the UEFA Champions League. These matches have often been highly anticipated due to the quality of both teams and their history of success.

Both clubs have had some memorable encounters over the years. One notable match took place in the 2019/2020 UEFA Super Cup, where Liverpool emerged victorious in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in normal time. This match showcased the competitive nature between the two clubs, NRTC WEEKLY gathered.

NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the clubs met twice last season and failed to score against each other at home and away. As the fixture was announced the fans of the clubs took to their social media handles to counter themselves on who will emerge victorious in the open match. 

While Liverpool FC fans believed that their newly signed players will perform wonders, the Blues fans opined their new head coach will show Liverpool the true meaning of Old Trafford.

“They’re coming to our home and the records are there — we always beat them and it will repeat itself.”

Chelsea fans said.Boat

Metro: Kwara boat mishap

It was a sad moment in Kwara State over the boat accident that claimed the lives of over 100 wedding guests at Egbu village in Patigi Local Government Area of the state.

NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the situation had put cold in the mind of many Kwara citizens, especially the governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq.  

As of press time, politicians have sent condolence messages to sympathize with the immediate families of the victims of the boat disaster and the government and people of Kwara State.

While expressing sadness over the ugly incident, they wished the people of Kwara State, peace, comfort, and lots of love at this time of sorrow.

Here, the cotton of this week’s episode of NRTC WEEKLY will drop. Join us for another edition next week as we take you around the trending stories in Nigeria.