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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?
Entertainment: Nigerian artistes miss out on Brit award, leading stories: economy hardship, sport: Manchester City and Liverpool Sunday’s match—politics: Ondo gubernatorial election; metro: Herbert Wigwe and family burial are issues to discuss on NRTC WEEKLY.
Entertainment: Nigerian artistes miss out on Brit award
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that Nigerians’ social media was abuzz with disappointment as Burna Boy, Asake, and Rema failed to secure wins at the Brit Awards.
Fans expressed their frustration, especially following Burna Boy’s Grammy loss in February. Despite this setback, some netizens maintained that Nigerian artistes still reign supreme.
There were contrasting views as some defended the artists’ talent while others voiced frustration over the perceived lack of global recognition for Nigerian music.
Despite the disappointment, Rema’s captivating performance at the ceremony was seen as a silver lining, showcasing the increasing influence of Afrobeats on the international stage.
Leading stories: Economic hardship
Just a year into President Bola Tinubu’s tenure, Nigerians felt the harsh impact of economic hardship, affecting their ability to afford food, and impacting health, and safety.
NRTC WEEKLY learned about an increase in poverty and hunger amid economic struggles, rising unemployment, and shrinking incomes. This exacerbates poverty, forcing families to skip meals or opt for cheaper, less nutritious options.
Moreover, economic hardship strains the healthcare system, making it challenging for the government to provide adequate public healthcare. Affording doctor visits, medications, and other essentials becomes difficult for Nigerians.
Additionally, economic hardship fosters desperation, potentially leading to a surge in crime rates as individuals resort to theft or scams for survival.
Sport: Manchester City and Liverpool Sunday’s match
Social media went agog as Manchester City and Liverpool prepare to clash tomorrow [Sunday].
NRTC WEEKLY reports that City fans are eager to reclaim the top spot, rallying behind chants of “Come on City, win it for Pep.”
Meanwhile, Liverpool supporters respond with resounding “Allez Allez Allez!” Pundits analyze tactics, foreseeing an intense midfield battle.
Nervous tension grips pubs and living rooms as fans scrutinize every tackle, groaning at misses and roaring at successes.
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Tomorrow promises a day of pure football fervor, uniting fans across colors in a shared frenzy of excitement.
Politics: Ondo gubernatorial election
Leading up to the 2024 gubernatorial election in Ondo State, aspirants from various parties have recommenced their campaigns, each vying to secure victory in the upcoming primaries.
Both the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), the two prominent parties, are grappling with the decision of whom to field as their candidate.
Citizens anxiously await the outcome of the primaries, curious to see who will emerge victorious from these two major parties. According to NRTC WEEKLY, all attention is focused on the state parties to unveil their chosen candidates.
Metro: Higwert and family burial
On 8 March 2024, Herbert Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, and their son Chizi were laid to rest in their hometown of Omueke in Isiokpo, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Their remains had been flown in from the United States, where they tragically perished in a helicopter crash on 9 February 2024, evoking tears that flowed freely among mourners.
The funeral ceremony was a significant event, drawing a large crowd of mourners and necessitating heightened security measures.
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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