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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?
Sport: Super Eagle beat Angola, qualify for semi-final; politics: Peter Obi in Abidjan for eagle, leading stories: Ekiti insecurity; business: Hardships hit harder, entertainment: Grammy tomorrow, who’ll win? are issues to discuss on NRTC WEEKLY.
Sport: Super Eagle beat Angola
On Friday, NRTC WEEKLY reported that the nation erupted in joy as the Super Eagles secured a spot in the AFCON semi-finals.
Nigerians across the country celebrated fervently as the Super Eagles defeated Angola 1-0, solidifying their place in the coveted AFCON 2023 semi-finals.
Social media platforms were inundated with ecstatic messages praising the team’s resilience, with hashtags such as #SuperEagles, #AFCON2023, and #SoarSuperEagles trending prominently.
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NRTC WEEKLY confirmed that fans erupted in viewing centers and homes alike, displaying a united front in their unwavering support. The victory resonated deeply with a profound sense of national pride, leaving Nigerians buzzing with anticipation for the next challenge.
Politics: Peter Obi in Abidjan for Eagle
On Friday, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour, traveled to Abidjan, Ivory Coast, to watch the Super Eagles play.
Ecstatic Nigerian fans in Abidjan, fueled by Obi’s unwavering support, roared with joy as the team secured a nail-biting 1-0 victory over Angola, propelling them into the AFCON 2023 semi-finals, as reported by NRTC WEEKLY.
Social media buzzed with praise for Obi’s influence and the team’s resilience, solidifying his image as a symbol of hope and national pride.
Leading stories: Ekiti insecurity
NRTC WEEKLY has learned that this week has not been joyful for the people living in Ekiti due to outrage following insecurity, which claimed the lives of monarchs and pupils.
Nigerians are condemning the killings, lamenting the rising kidnappings, and demanding action.
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Governors and security officers have pledged responses, but trust is waning as fear grips communities. Will swift justice and effective measures restore calm? Only time will tell.
Business: Hardships hit harder
There’s hunger in the land, and this wasn’t the promise, Nigerians say as hardship hits the country harder, as found out by NRTC WEEKLY.
Nigerians are expressing growing discontent with worsening economic conditions, rising commodity prices, and security concerns.
This sentiment is reflected in both online discourse and recent comments by musician KWAM 1, a known supporter of the government.
“Social media users lament the impact of these hardships on their daily lives, while KWAM 1 echoes their anxieties, suggesting that the situation is causing significant hardship for many.
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Entertainment: Grammy tomorrow, who’ll win?
As February approaches and the Grammy Awards loom, Nigerians are apprehensive about which artists will bring pride to the country.
NRTC WEEKLY has gathered that many Nigerians are predicting the success of their favorites.
With the artistes flying in to participate in the 66th Grammy Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, optimism is running high among Nigerians.
Here, the cotton of this week’s episode of NRTC WEEKLY will drop. Join us for another edition next week as we explore the trending stories in Nigeria.
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