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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?
Metro: Olubadan of Ibadan is dead, sport: UCL, Europa draws, politics: Tinubu’s appointments—entertainment: Actress Omoni Oboli son’s wedding, leading stories: Economic hardship are issues to discuss on NRTC WEEKLY.
Metro: Olubadan of Ibadan is dead
The late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olalekan Balogun, passed away on Thursday, just a few days after the second anniversary of his coronation, as gathered by NRTC WEEKLY.
The passing of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan elicited mourning from Nigerians and political leaders alike, sending shockwaves through Nigeria, especially in Oyo State and Ibadanland.
Tributes poured in on social media platforms from prominent Nigerians, citizens of Ibadan, and others across the nation, expressing a mix of grief, respect, and celebration for the late monarch’s life and reign.
Sport: UCL, Europa draws
Nigerians renowned for their fervent love of sports, especially football have expressed concerns with the recent UEFA Champions League (UCL) and Europa League draws.
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the draws have undoubtedly stirred up a variety of emotions among the Nigerian fanbase.
NRTC WEEKLY learned that fans of Nigerian players participating in these European competitions were filled with excitement, while some were taken aback, particularly with Bayern Munich drawing Arsenal.
Many fans expressed nervousness, particularly when their favorite teams were matched against historically strong opponents. Online platforms buzzed with debates and analyses, as fans dissected the strengths and weaknesses of both teams to assess their chances of advancing.
Politics: Tinubu’s appointments
Nigerians have expressed optimism that the new appointment made by President Bola Tinubu to some agencies will change things for the better.
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the President was hailed for appointing females while some believed the appointments centre on some region.
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As of press time, Nigerians are eager to see the change.
Entertainment: Actress Omoni Oboli son’s wedding
There was excitement as Actresses Omoni Oboli celebrated her son’s wedding, Tobe.
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that Nigerians known for their love of celebrations and family showered love on the actress.
Social media was flooded with congratulatory messages for the couple and well wishes for a happy marriage.
Fans of Omoni Oboli expressed their joy for her and her family on this special occasion.
Leading stories: Economic hardship
Nigerians are bearing the brunt of economic hardship with a mix of frustration, resilience, and calls for action.
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the rising cost of food, transportation, and basic necessities has pushed many Nigerians to the brink. There have been protests in several states, with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) expressing their deep concern.
Nigerians are demanding solutions from the government. Public figures like the Sultan of Sokoto and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have criticized the government’s response to the crisis. There’s a growing sentiment that the government needs to address the root causes of the economic hardship.
As the hardship hits harder, Nigerians are resorting to various coping mechanisms such as cutting back on expenses, engaging in small-scale businesses, or seeking alternative sources of income.
NRTC WEEKLY confirmed that Nigerians are struggling under the weight of economic hardship while some are resorting to survival strategies, others are demanding change.
The situation remains fluid, and it will be interesting to see how Nigerians and the government respond in the coming months.
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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