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?

^{Entertainment: Davido reportedly welcomes twins, leading stories: Mohbad case, politics: Tinubu’s Chicago certificate, Obi, Atiku fumes, sport: Saudi Arabia draw super eagle late follow poor goalkeeper performance, business: Naira fall against Dollar palaver are the stories to discuss on this week NRTC WEEKLY.}

Entertainment: Davido reportedly welcomes twins

Davido, the popular Nigerian singer, made headlines as news of him welcoming twins with his fiancée, Chioma, surfaced. The joyous occasion stirred a whirlwind of reactions among Nigerians, NRTC WEEKLY gathered.

Fans and well-wishers flooded social media platforms with congratulatory messages, expressing their excitement and happiness for the celebrity couple. Many admired the family’s expanding joy and sent heartfelt blessings to the newborns.

NRTC WEEKLY learnt that the news sparked discussions about the significance of family and the joy of parenthood, encouraging positive conversations about the blessings of children. Some social media users also celebrated the occasion as a symbol of love triumphing over challenges, as Davido and Chioma’s relationship had previously faced public scrutiny and speculation.

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The announcement of Davido’s twins prompted a wave of celebration and positivity across the Nigerian online community, showcasing the widespread affection and support the artist holds in the hearts of his fans.

NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the singer lost his son Ifeanyi Adekele at the age of 3 making Netizens to be happy for him for welcoming twins. 

Business: Naira to Dollar palaver

Many Nigerians are deeply concerned about the devaluation of the Naira against the Dollar, with such economic fluctuations can lead to a range of reactions within the Nigerian population.

NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the devaluation had provoked public outrage, with citizens expressing frustration over rising prices of essential goods and services— many lament the increased cost of living, finding it more difficult to afford necessities. 

Our (NRTC WEEKLY) findings showed that business owners and importers also express apprehension over the impact on their operations, potentially leading to inflation and reduced consumer purchasing power.

Furthermore, the citizens have called on the government to implement economic reforms, stabilize the currency, and strengthen the country’s financial infrastructure while some criticize the policies and measures in place, urging the authorities to take swift action to address the issue and restore confidence in the economy.

NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the devaluation of the Naira to the Dollar has sparked discussions on the need for sustainable economic strategies and measures to promote stability and growth within the country.

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Leading stories: Are Nigerians forgetting the Mohbad case so soon?

The call for justice following the passing of singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, appears to have dwindled recently, as per NRTC WEEKLY’s latest observations. Mohbad’s demise triggered a wave of controversy within the music industry, largely revolving around allegations against his former boss, Naira Marley, and promoter, Sam Larry.

Despite the Lagos State Police Command’s disclosure of crucial information related to the circumstances of the singer’s passing, public attention has gradually shifted away from the issue.

It’s worth noting that the case of Mohbad is not an isolated incident, as online communities tend to prioritize newer and more trending topics. Our investigation also revealed that discussions surrounding the late singer have ceased to dominate social media platforms.

The body of the late singer, currently housed in the morgue, was retrieved for an autopsy, and the public awaits the results, which are expected to elicit further reactions. NRTC WEEKLY speculates that the relative lack of response to the singer’s case may stem from the public’s anticipation of the autopsy findings, guiding them in determining the appropriate course of action.

Politics: Tinubu’s Chicago certificate, Obi, Atiku fumes

A few weeks ago, the Election Petitions Tribunal upheld President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory as the duly elected President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, dismissing the claims of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, as well as the Labour Party (LP) and Peter Obi.

According to NRTC WEEKLY, the judgment was well-received by Nigerians, yet deeply contested by Tinubu’s challengers. Atiku and Obi accused Tinubu of submitting a forged certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). 

The judgment to Nigerians was a good one but to his challengers, it was not, leading to Atiku and Obi accusing Tinubu of forging a certificate he submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. 

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NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the duo went further to challenge Tinubu’s Chicago University certificate. They said he didn’t attend any Chicago State University but went there to collect a certificate.

They further accused President Tinubu of carrying a certificate that bears someone’s name, leading to them calling on him to mount a podium and declare to Nigerians his real identity.

They said it tarnishes the country’s image for a president not to know his identity but the All Progressive Congress, APC, fired back at the duo beseeching them to let the president concentrate on his government.

NRTC WEEKLY gathered that APC handed advice to PDP, LP, and its angry contestants to strategize for the next election and accept defeat. 

Sport: Saudi Arabia draws Super Eagle late following poor goalkeeper performance

Nigerians have berated the national team’s [Super Eagle] draw with Saudi Arabia yesterday. In a range of emotional reactions across the country, the Super Eagle goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho was alleged to have been the mastermind behind the 2-2 draw with Saudi Arabia because of his inability to punch out two free kicks that were converted to goals. 

Faulting the Super Eagles goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho for misjudging Saudi Arabia’s corner kick that led to their opening goal, Nigerians called on the coach, Jose Peseiro not to call the goalkeeper up for the upcoming African Cup of Nation (AFCON) competition. 

NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the goalkeeper was responsible for the elimination of the Super Eagle from the last AFCON following his inability to save a free kick from Riyad Mahrez of Algeria. 

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The Green Falcons took an early lead at the hour-mark after Uzoho mishandled a corner kick but Nigeria leveled parity through Abdulelah Al-Amri’s own goal before Kelechi Iheanacho gave them the lead with a finish from just inside the box.

However, Saudi Arabia grabbed a late equalizer in the game in the 100th minute of the encounter, with Mohammaed Kanno smashing home a free-kick.

Super Eagle will now play Mozambique in another friendly match on Monday as the team prepares for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, NRTC WEEKLY gathered.

Nigerians urged Pesiro that keeping Uzoho won’t take them anywhere in major competition because they will concede in a way that will be too costly for knockout stages.

Nigerians known for their passion for football were disappointed and frustrated with Uzoho, leading to them taking to social media platforms, sports forums, and discussions to express their disappointment, critique the team’s performance, and discuss what went wrong. 

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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.