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: It will be too late for Peter Obi to contest 2027 on LP platform – Party chair
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the interim national chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, stated that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, may not be eligible to contest under its platform in the 2027 general election.
She attributed this to strict provisions in the Electoral Act governing membership registration and party primaries.
Speaking during an interview with Arise TV on Wednesday, Usman explained that the party’s membership register would be officially closed 21 days before its primaries and subsequently submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), making late entries impossible.
She said, “Well it will be too late actually for him to come back because if you look at the act now, at some point we close the register.
“Once we close the register 21 days before primaries, submit the register, the e-register to INEC, you can’t come from behind the door for us to register you and for you to contest the elections. That would be impossible, legally impossible anyway.”
Business/Economy: CBN caps bank fees, mandates loan cost disclosure
NRTC WEEKLY learnt that the the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) unveiled a draft guideline capping transaction fees and requiring banks to disclose all lending costs using an annual percentage rate framework.
The proposed ‘Guide to Charges by Banks and Other Financial Institutions, 2026’ is part of efforts to strengthen financial stability and deepen inclusion, according to a circular dated April 21.
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The apex bank stated that it has reviewed the existing 2020 guide to align with current realities and encourage innovation while ensuring accountability.
“In furtherance of the mandate to promote a safe and sound financial system in Nigeria, the CBN has reviewed the extant Guide to Charges,” the circular signed by the Director of Financial Policy and Regulation, Dr. Rita Sike, read.
Leading Stories:Tinubu removes Edun, Dangiwa in cabinet reshuffle, appoints Oyedele as finance minister
NRTC WEEKLY reported that President Bola Tinubu carried out a fresh adjustment to his cabinet, resulting in the departure of two senior ministers and the appointment of a new head for the nation’s economic team.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
The President confirmed that Wale Edun and Ahmed Dangiwa have been sacked from the Federal Executive Council.
The most notable development is in the Ministry of Finance and the Coordinating Ministry of the Economy.
Edun, who oversaw the fiscal policy since the start of the administration, was directed to hand over to Taiwo Oyedele.
Sports: Ex-Super Eagles star Eneramo collapses, dies in Kaduna
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that ex-Nigeria international Michael Eneramo collapsed and died during a friendly match in Kaduna on Friday, ending a career that spanned Africa’s fiercest leagues and earned him a legion of admirers from Tunis to Istanbul. He was 40.
Eneramo played the entire first half of a low‑key fixture at Ungwan Yelwa’s dusty pitch, a stone’s throw from his home. Five minutes into the second half, he went down without a challenge. Bystanders rushed to help. He was pronounced dead before reaching the hospital. Early reports suggest cardiac arrest.
Born in Kaduna on 26 November 1985, Eneramo began his professional journey at Lobi Stars. In 2004, he was scouted by Tunisian giants Espérance Sportive de Tunis, a move that would define him.
Entertainment: Mayowa drags ex husband Roby Ekpo to court over defamation
NRTC WEEKLY learnt a fresh dispute has broken out between Mayowa Lambe and her former partner Roby Ekpo, as she moves to take legal action over claims he made about their past relationship.
The issue came to public attention shortly after Mayowa tied the knot with another man in the United States, a development that surprised many who still believed she was married to Roby. The pair had their traditional wedding in November 2015, but they never openly announced any separation before news of her new marriage surfaced.
During a recent appearance on the The Honest Bunch podcast, Roby spoke about their time together and shared personal details about their marriage, including claims about their struggles with intimacy. He also accused Mayowa of secretly taking steps to avoid pregnancy without his knowledge.
In response, Mayowa did not directly engage with him publicly at first but shared posts on social media suggesting she was calm and comfortable with her choices.
That’s all for this week on NRTC WEEKLY. Stay tuned and join us again for another exciting edition next week!
