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: Asake’s Only Me video, metro: Actor Sisi Quadri is dead, politics: Tinubu and Binance business: Economic hardship hit harder on Nigerians and sport: Jose Peseiro resigns as Super Eagles Coach are issues to discuss on NRTC WEEKLY.
Entertainment: Asake’s Only Me video
Asake’s “Only Me” music video ignited controversy in Nigeria, especially within Christian circles.
Reports gathered by NRTC WEEKLY revealed that Christians expressed concern over Asake’s attire, which bore resemblance to that of a priest, and scenes alluding to the Eucharist, deeming them disrespectful to their faith.
Furthermore, some questioned the relevance of these elements to the song’s theme, highlighting a perceived double standard given Asake’s Muslim background. These critiques led to demands for the removal of the video.
Metro: Actor Sisi Quadri is dead
Nollywood actor Tolani Oyebamiji, widely known as Sisi Quadri, has passed away.
Sisi Quadri, aged 44, was confirmed dead by his colleagues on social media, as reported by NRTC WEEKLY.
The cause of his death remains unknown at this time.
According to actress Ronke Odusanya, his passing came as a sudden and painful shock. Just days prior, he appeared healthy and engaged, discussing plans to advance her comedy series, Salaye.
Actor Muyiwa Ademola expressed deep sorrow, highlighting the late actor’s longstanding presence in the industry. He lamented the untimely loss, noting that Sisi Quadri’s career had recently been gaining momentum, likening his departure to a premature fading.
Numerous celebrities have offered their condolences, expressing disbelief at the abruptness of his passing and wishing him eternal peace.
Politics: Tinubu and Binance
Following the ongoing devaluation of currency, the federal government has announced its intention to impose a ban on Binance.
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser on information and strategy to President Bola Tinubu, stated that such a ban would not detrimentally impact the economy.
Furthermore, the federal government is seeking $10 billion in restitution from Binance for allegedly profiting from “illegal transactions” in Nigeria.
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This development occurs amidst a broader crackdown on cryptocurrency exchange platforms, including Binance, by the Nigerian government.
Reports indicate that Nigeria’s government detained two senior executives of Binance on February 28, 2024, citing allegations of price manipulation.
Business: Economic hardship hit harder on Nigerians
Nigerians’ responses to the persistent economic challenges have remained consistent. According to reports gathered by NRTC WEEKLY, there has been a call to President Tinubu urging him to urgently address the situation and find a lasting solution.
NRTC WEEKLY also reports that Nigerians, typically known for their resilience, are visibly weakened by the prevailing hunger and economic difficulties in the country.
In their expressions of frustration, many citizens are questioning why President Tinubu’s actions appear to deviate from the promises made during his campaign. They lament the disparity between his rhetoric and the reality of their current situation, longing for the fulfillment of the pledges made to them.
Sport: Jose Peseiro resigns as Super Eagles Coach
The departure of Jose Peseiro from the Nigeria Super Eagles has stirred mixed reactions among fans. Many expressed disappointment, especially those who admired his positive influence and leadership qualities.
Notably, his achievement in guiding the team to the 2023 AFCON final was hailed as a significant milestone by supporters, who argue that he deserves a contract renewal as recognition for this accomplishment.
Conversely, a notable segment of the fanbase greeted Peseiro’s departure with a sense of relief. NRTC WEEKLY gathered that these fans had been vocal about their discontent with his tactical approach and questioned some of his results, particularly the draws against lower-ranked teams in the World Cup qualifiers.
On social media platforms, comments calling for the coach’s dismissal or expressing frustration with the perceived lack of improvement were prevalent.
The differing reactions underscore the ongoing debate surrounding the direction of the Super Eagles. While some fans appreciate Peseiro’s contributions, others believe that a change was necessary to steer the team in a more promising direction.
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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