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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?
Politics: Akeredolu remains arrived Nigeria, entertainment: Funke Akindele’s A Tribe Called Judah, metro: Olofa Ina death, sport: All focus on AFCON, business: EFCC probes Dangote, BUA, 50 others over FX transactions with CBN are the stories to discuss this week NRTC WEEKLY.
Entertainment: Funke Akindele’s A Tribe Called Judah
On Thursday, A Tribe Called Judah produced by Nollywood actress Funke Akindele grossed N1 billion at the box office.
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the milestone caused a celebratory roar to echo across Nigeria. Funke Akindele’s “A Tribe Called Judah” smashed box office records to become the highest-grossing Nollywood film ever. Nigerians erupt in joyous online firestorms, hailing Akindele as a queen and Judah as a champion.
NRTC WEEKLY learned that fans gush about Judah’s powerful story, resonating with themes of single motherhood, resilience, and family. Critics commend Akindele’s directing prowess and stellar performances, calling it a landmark moment for Nollywood.
Nigerians took the conversation about the movie achievement from barbershops to boardrooms and Taxi drivers blast the soundtrack, market women hum melodies, and students dissect scenes on social media. Akindele’s success ignites a collective dream – that Nigerian stories can conquer the world, and homegrown heroes can rewrite cinematic history, we gathered.
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However, Nigerian politicians who congratulated the actress opined that the N1 billion isn’t just a number but a victory lap for Nigerian talent, a testament to Akindele’s vision, and a love letter to audiences who embraced Judah with open arms.
President Bola Tinubu applauded the actress for putting the country at the forefront. On his part, the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar hailed Ms Akindele for setting the pace for the upcoming artistes to thread on.
Sport: All focus on AFCON
As Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kickedoff on Saturday, January 13, 2024, between the host nation Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau, Nigerians have shifted focus on it, NRTC WEEKLY gathered.
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the lovers of football are buckling up for a rollercoaster as it may be national pride again.
With many star players joining the Super Eagle squad, Nigerians erupt in joy with optimism the green-white-green will show its true colour. NRTC WEEKLY confirmed that for Nigerians, AFCON isn’t just football; it’s a tapestry woven with passion, unity, and an unyielding dream: to paint the continent green-white-green.
Business: EFCC probes Dangote, BUA, and 50 others over FX transactions with CBN
This week, NRTC WEEKLY learned that Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the EFCC, is investigating business giants Dangote and BUA, along with 50 others, for potential irregularities in foreign exchange (FX) transactions with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the focus lies on alleged violations of forex regulations and unauthorized access to preferential exchange rates. While both companies haven’t commented publicly, the probe raises concerns about transparency and fairness in Nigeria’s FX market.
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This development comes amid ongoing challenges with forex availability and currency depreciation, impacting businesses and individuals alike. The EFCC’s investigation could shed light on potential malpractices and contribute to a more stable and equitable FX system, we gathered.
Politics: Akeredolu’s remains arrived in Nigeria
Former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s remains have arrived in Nigeria. NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the remains of the late Governor Akeredolu arrived in Nigeria on Friday.
The plane that carried his body arrived in Nigeria at 3:39 p.m. on Friday as disclosed in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde.
The late governor’s remains were brought from Germany, where he passed away, and were received by his wife, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, his children, and siblings, led by Prof. Wole Akeredolu, his immediate younger brother, and other political figures in the country.
His remains are currently at the morgue pending final burial.
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Metro: Olofa Ina’s death
Tears flowed freely on Thursday as veteran Yoruba actor, Deji Aderemi, popularly known as Olofa Ina passed away.
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that he died in Ede, Osun State at the age of 73. It was gathered that the actor died after struggling with sickness.
As of press time, the actor had been laid to rest.
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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.
