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?
Entertainment: Davido disbursement of N300m to orphanage homes, metro: Former Governor Akeredolu buried, leading stories: Customs launches initiative to alleviate food scarcity, business: Economic hardship hit harder on Nigerians and sport: Carabao final are issue to discuss on NRTC WEEKLY.
Entertainment: Davido disbursement of N300m to orphanage homes
Afrobeats singer David Adekele, also known as Davido, announced plans to disburse N300 million to orphanage homes. This initiative reflects his annual tradition of giving back to the country, as reported by NRTC WEEKLY.
In 2022, the ‘Timeless’ hitmaker distributed N250 million to 292 Nigerian orphanages, followed by N237 million in 2023.
Additionally, Davido announced that 427 orphanage homes would benefit from donations to be disbursed through The David Adeleke Foundation (DAF).
He shared the names of the beneficiaries on his social media platforms, highlighting that 13,936 children are eligible beneficiaries, while 1,688 are deemed ineligible, a confirmation provided by NRTC WEEKLY.
Expressing gratitude for the opportunity to assist, the singer received praise from Nigerians and his fans for remembering orphanages during challenging times.
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Furthermore, NRTC WEEKLY gathered that some Nigerians urged other artistes to emulate Davido’s philanthropy, even if it involves initiatives beyond supporting orphanage homes.
Metro: Former Governor Akeredolu
Tears flowed freely in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State as former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu was laid to rest at a private cemetery.
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that dignitaries from all walks of life struggled to hold back their tears as they bid farewell to the late governor, alongside family, friends, and associates.
Present at the burial were President Bola Tinubu, represented by his Vice President Kashim Shettima, as well as governors from the southwest and other regions.
Tinubu praised the late Rotimi Akeredolu for his courage, dedication, and unwavering commitment as a fearless champion for his people.
Taking to their social media platforms, Nigerians expressed admiration for Akeredolu’s commitment to serving through democratic means, describing him as an unwavering advocate for his people and wishing him eternal rest.
Leading stories: Customs launches initiative to alleviate food scarcity
To alleviate current food scarcity and hardships, as well as address the increase in commodities, the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has initiated the distribution of seized food items to Nigerians.
According to information gathered by NRTC WEEKLY, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi, stated during the flag-off ceremony in Lagos that the Federal Government had ordered the distribution of the seized food items.
Adeniyi mentioned that Customs, in collaboration with other agencies, is working to directly distribute the seized food items to needy Nigerians. However, beneficiaries will need to provide a verifiable National Identification Number (NIN) to qualify for assistance.
In response to this announcement, Nigerians criticised Customs for making NIN mandatory for eligibility in the food distribution programme.
They argued that many individuals without NIN are suffering from hunger, while Customs has made it a prerequisite.
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that they urged the service to reconsider this requirement to allow all those experiencing hardship to participate, as the situation becomes increasingly dire.
Business: Economic hardship hit harder on Nigerians
Nigerians grapple with deepening economic woes, marked by soaring food prices and stagnant wages.
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that this has translated to increased hunger, with many families struggling to afford necessities.
Frustration is palpable, as evidenced by protests erupting in major cities. Critics denounce the government’s slow response, urging immediate action to address the escalating food insecurity crisis.
Many on their social media called on President Tinubu and others to find a lasting solution to the problem.
Sport: Carabao final
All is set for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool. According to information gathered by NRTC WEEKLY, both teams are prepared for the encounter despite facing injuries.
Mauricio Pochettino aims to secure his first trophy in England, while Jürgen Klopp seeks to add to his collection as he pursues four trophies.
While Chelsea fans express optimism about lifting the cup, Liverpool fans remind them of their previous cup victory and the 4-1 triumph over Chelsea in the Premier League.
Amid ongoing social media discussions, NRTC WEEKLY reports that fans of both clubs are at odds, yet tomorrow will determine the ultimate champion.
Here, the curtain 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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