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: Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso join NDC
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that former Anambra State governor Peter Obi and former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Sunday.
The announcement was made in a statement shared on Facebook by former Bayelsa State governor Seriake Dickson.
Both politicians aligned with the party at its national secretariat in Abuja.
Their decision came shortly after Obi confirmed his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Kwankwaso had also hinted at the move, saying he was holding extensive consultations with the NDC.
In a statement posted on his X page, Obi explained that he left the ADC due to what he described as a deteriorating political environment, worsened by alleged state-backed interference within opposition parties.
Business/Economy: Otedola denies funding Dangote refinery
NRTC WEEKLY learnt that Nigerian businessman and philanthropist Femi Otedola, denied reports linking him to the financing of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
In a statement posted on his X page on Monday, he described the claims as false and deliberately misleading.
Otedola said he had not invested “a single kobo” in the multi-billion-dollar project.
Instead, he explained that his interest lies in participating through formal investment opportunities when the refinery opens to the public.
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Leading Stories: Tinubu courts global investors in Paris, highlights 11.2% dollar-based GDP growth
NRTC WEEKLY reported that President Bola Tinubu stepped up his administration’s economic diplomacy in France on Tuesday, engaging top-tier global investors in a bid to reposition Nigeria as a credible, transparent, and fiscally responsible destination for capital.
The high-level meeting, held in Paris as part of his three-nation tour, provided an opportunity for the President to showcase the outcomes of recent reforms and outline Nigeria’s ambition to grow into a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
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Presenting the economic outlook, Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele told investors that Nigeria recorded an impressive 11.2 per cent GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025—a signal, he said, of the economy’s resilience despite global headwinds.
To deepen investor confidence, he announced plans for the regular publication of quarterly financial data, marking a shift towards greater transparency and measurable outcomes.
Entertainment: His second term will be hell – Speed Darlington warns Nigerians against voting Tinubu
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that Nigerian entertainer Speed Darlington has spoken against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s plan to seek re-election in 2027.
He questioned the president’s fitness for another term and said his performance so far does not support a second chance in office.
In an interview with Honest Bunch, he pointed to the removal of fuel subsidy early in Tinubu’s administration, saying it triggered a sharp rise in the cost of living across the country.
According to him, many Nigerians who depend on fuel for daily survival have been hit hard by the resulting price increases, affecting transport, food, and other basic needs.
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Sports: Shakira unveils official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem ‘Dai Dai’ featuring Burna Boy
NRTC WEEKLY learnt that renowned music artiste Shakira is back on football’s grandest stage – the World Cup – with an exciting fresh anthem set to entertain the global audience.
The Colombian pop star has unveiled her official song for the 2026 World Cup. The 49-year-old, behind mega hits such as ‘Whenever, Wherever’ and ‘Hips Don’t Lie’, teased ‘Dai Dai’.
She shared a one-minute teaser from Brazil’s legendary Maracana stadium. The track is set to drop on 14 May and features Nigeria’s Afrobeats star Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy.
That’s all for this week on NRTC WEEKLY. Stay tuned and join us again for another exciting edition next week!
