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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: Killing of soldiers, business: Economy hardship—sport: Nigeria beat Ghana, entertainment: Davido and Pinnick and politics: Ahead of Ondo Poll are issues to discuss on NRTC WEEKLY.
Metro: Killing of soldiers
The Nigerian government condemned the killing of soldiers in Delta State as a “cowardly attack” and a direct assault on the nation.
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that President Bola Tinubu vowed that the attackers will not go unpunished.
President Tinubu vowed to find the perpetrators and expressed condolences to the families.
NRTC WEEKLY confirmed that Nigerians are not left out in the mourning as they expressed a mix of outrage and grief.
Many mourned the fallen soldiers, while others expressed concern about potential military reprisals. There were also reports of differing accounts between the military and the community regarding the events leading up to the killings.
Sport: Nigeria beat Ghana
While the scoreline suggests a narrow victory for Nigeria, reactions from Nigerian fans to the 2-1 defeat of Ghana in the recent friendly caused buzz on social media.
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that many Nigerians were happy about securing a win, especially against their rivals, Ghana, comparing it to a revenge World Cup qualifier.
Die-hard fans of the Super Eagles were concerned with the overall quality of play rather than just the win, NRTC WEEKLY gathered.
This win was seen as a positive step towards future tournaments
Entertainment: Davido and Pinnick
Social media went agog as singer Davido and Amaju Pinnick, former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) agreed to settle out of court over the breach of contract lawsuit filed by Pinnick.
Pinnick in October 2023, called out Davido for not fulfilling his performance obligations at an event in Warri, Delta State, despite receiving $94,600.
Brownhill Investments Company Limited filed the suit marked EHC/183/2023 before the Delta State High Court in Effurun. The firm initiated the legal action against Davido, seeking N2.3bn in damages.
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Many see the settlement out of court as a development and relief for the duo to avoid a lengthy court battle while some see it as a sensible solution, saving both parties time and money.
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that following the settlement, Davido agreed to make a live performance at the upcoming ‘Warri Again’ concert on 4 October 2024.
It was also decided that the $94,500, which the claimant had already paid to the defendants, would be considered payment for the event’s performance.
Politics: Ahead of Ondo Poll
The upcoming governorship election in Ondo State is generating a lot of buzz. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is on the verge of conducting its primary election with top aspirants.
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the talk is about who’ll secure the party’s ticket to run for the governorship race.
Eyitayo Jegede, a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the party’s candidate in the 2016 and 2020 elections, surprised many by withdrawing from the race, a decision that opened the door for other PDP aspirants.
The upcoming Ondo gubernatorial election promises to be an exciting one as the public watches closely to see who will emerge victorious.
Business: Economy hardship
Nigerians continued to face economic hardship with a mix of resilience and frustration. Rising food prices lead to mutterings of “God will provide” at markets, while crowded buses hum with complaints about transportation costs.
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that some take on extra work, while others express their anger through online jokes or protests. The Nigerian spirit is strong, but the strain of hardship is undeniable.
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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