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: Rivers Assembly begins impeachment proceedings against Fubara, deputy
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the long-simmering political warfare in Rivers State reached a boiling point on Thursday, as the House of Assembly initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu.
The move marks a dramatic escalation in the crisis, with lawmakers accusing the state’s top two executives of “gross misconduct”—a constitutional charge that could lead to their removal from office.
During a plenary session presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, the Majority Leader, Major Jack, presented a notice of allegations.
Economy: CBN projects $18.81bn current account surplus for 2026
NRTC WEEKLY learnt that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) forecast a current account surplus of $18.81 billion for 2026, up from $16.94 billion in 2025.
The projection, contained in the CBN’s 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook, represents 11.16 per cent of GDP.
Increased portfolio investment inflows and external borrowings will maintain a net borrowing position of $10.15 billion in the financial account.
The International Investment Position is expected to show net liabilities of $69.58 billion.
External reserves are projected to rise to $51.04 billion, supported by foreign exchange market reforms and exchange rate stability.
Leading Stories: Court orders interim forfeiture of N213.2bn assets linked to Ex-AGF Malami, sons
NRTC WEEKLY reported that a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties valued at N213.2 billion allegedly linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and two of his sons, Abdulaziz Malami and Abiru-Rahman Malami.
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The order was granted on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, by Justice Emeka Nwite following an ex parte motion filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and argued by its counsel, Ekele Iheanacho (SAN).
NRTC had earlier reported that Malami, alongside his wife, Bashir Asabe, and his son, Abdulaziz Abubakar, was arraigned by the EFCC over an alleged N8.7 billion money laundering charge, which is currently before Justice Nwite.
Sports: FG confirms release of Super Eagles’ AFCON group-stage bonuses
NRTC WEEKLY gathered the Federal Government announced that all group-stage bonuses owed to the Super Eagles at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations have been paid and should begin reflecting in the players’ domiciliary accounts within hours.
The Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, made this known on Thursday while reacting to reports suggesting that members of the national team were contemplating skipping training sessions and might refuse to travel to Marrakesh for their quarter-final encounter against Algeria.
In a statement shared via her official X account, Uzoka-Anite said the issue of unpaid bonuses had been addressed through joint efforts by the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Entertainment: Adekunle Gold, Simi welcome twin babies
NRTC WEEKLY learnt that popular Nigerian music stars Adekunle Kosoko, professionally known as Adekunle Gold, and his wife, Simi, welcomed twins, marking another milestone in their family life.
The multiple award-winning singer announced the news on Wednesday via his Snapchat story, confirming that the couple has become parents again.
“Asked God for another child and he blessed me double,” she wrote.
That’s all for this week on NRTC WEEKLY. Stay tuned and join us again for another exciting edition next week!
