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: 2027: Atiku Abubakar wins ADC presidential ticket
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general election.
He secured a decisive victory in the party’s direct primary election.
The official results were announced on Wednesday night at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton in Abuja.
Following the declaration, the party’s leadership, led by David Mark, presented the ADC flag to Atiku as the party’s new standard-bearer.
The direct primary, which commenced on Monday, May 25, 2026, across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, saw Atiku secure an overwhelming majority of the votes cast by registered party members.
Business/Economy: FG cancels $717.7m World Bank power sector funding over reform setbacks
NRTC WEEKLY learnt that the Federal Government has withdrawn from a major World Bank-backed electricity recovery programme, leading to the cancellation of $717.7 million in undisbursed financing meant for Nigeria’s struggling power sector.
Documents obtained from the World Bank showed that the cancellation affected the remaining balance of the $1.52 billion Power Sector Recovery Performance-Based Operation after both Nigeria and the bank agreed to discontinue the arrangement due to ongoing sector difficulties and failure to meet critical reform targets.
According to a restructuring document released by the World Bank, the entire outstanding balance under the programme has now been scrapped. “The restructuring will result in the cancellation of the entire undisbursed balance in the amount of $717.7m equivalent, and no further disbursements will be made under the Program following approval of this restructuring,” the bank stated.
The World Bank also revealed that the project, originally scheduled to end on June 30, 2027, will now close earlier on May 31, 2026.
Leading Stories: Tinubu marks three years in office, defends tough reforms
NRTC WEEKLY reported that President Bola Tinubu has marked the third anniversary of his administration with a wide‑ranging message to Nigerians, defending the tough economic reforms introduced since 2023 and outlining what he described as visible progress across key sectors.
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In a statement posted on his official page on May 29, Tinubu acknowledged the sacrifices made by citizens following the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of exchange rates.
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He said the measures were necessary to avert fiscal collapse and restore stability. “Together, we chose reform over ruin and recovery over hesitation. We chose long‑term national recovery over short‑term comfort,” he declared.
Tinubu noted that Nigeria had been spending as much as ₦18.4 billion daily on petrol subsidies before his administration scrapped the policy. He argued that the resources, amounting to over ₦4 trillion in 2022 alone, could now be redirected to infrastructure, healthcare, education, and housing.
He also pointed to losses of more than ₦8 trillion over three years due to multiple exchange rate windows and forex arbitrage.
Sports: Enugu Rangers win ninth NPFL title
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that Enugu Rangers are champions of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League. The Flying Antelopes defeated Ikorodu City 2-1 on the final day at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos to claim their ninth league title.
Captain Chidiebere Nwobodo scored both goals for Rangers. He opened the scoring in the 30th minute. He completed his brace in the 52nd minute, placing Rangers firmly in control and within touching distance of the NPFL trophy.
Moses Ali pulled one back for Ikorodu City in the 58th minute, but Rangers held on tenaciously to secure the result that sealed the championship.
Rangers finished the season with 68 points from 38 matches. Rivers United finished second with 67 points after their 3-0 home victory over Katsina United in Port Harcourt.
Entertainment: Alexx Ekubo’s family announces burial arrangements for late Nollywood actor
NRTC WEEKLY learnt that the family of late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has officially released details of his funeral arrangements, describing him as a loving and compassionate man whose life touched many people.
News Round The Clock had previously reported that the actor died after battling kidney cancer.
In a statement shared through the actor’s social media account, the Ekubo-Okwaraeke family expressed gratitude for the support they have received since his passing.
The statement read: “Forever in Our Hearts.
“With profound sorrow, yet gratitude to God for a life so beautifully lived and deeply impactful, we officially announce the funeral arrangements of our beloved husband, son, brother, friend, and colleague, Alexx Ekubo-Okwaraeke
“The overwhelming outpouring of love, prayers, messages, visits, calls, support, and strength shown to the family during this painful period has been truly humbling. Words cannot fully express our gratitude.
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