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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?
Politics: Tinubu birthday, sport: EPL, Laliga, others return, entertainment: Ajakaju (Beasts of Two Worlds)—leading stories: Easter celebration and economic hardship and metro: Killed soldiers in Delta state are issues to discuss on NRTC WEEKLY.
Politics: Tinubu birthday
President Bola Tinubu marked his 72nd birthday on Friday without any celebration, which was the first since he assumed office.
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that Tinubu chose not to celebrate due to economic hardship and insecurity in the country.
Many Nigerians praised the President’s decision to cancel the birthday celebration, considering it a commendable display of leadership.
Sport: EPL, Laliga, others return
For football (soccer) enthusiasts worldwide, the past few weeks have felt like a desolate wasteland devoid of excitement.
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that international friendlies only offered a mere appetizer, failing to satisfy the hunger for the thrilling drama of club competitions.
But the long-awaited moment has arrived, with La Liga, the Premier League, and numerous other leagues roaring back to life today, sparking jubilant excitement in the hearts of football fans everywhere.
Starting today, every tackle, every lung-busting run, and every audacious flick will keep football enthusiasts on the edge of their seats—erupting in cheers as their team executes breathtaking plays, their hearts pounding like a drum solo in their chests.
Entertainment: Ajakaju (Beasts of Two Worlds)
The highly anticipated premiere of the Nollywood blockbuster “Ajakaju” (Beast of Two Worlds) captured attention beyond the movie itself.
During the premiere ceremony, a social media firestorm erupted when Bobrisky, a well-known social media personality celebrated for their flamboyant and gender-bending persona, was crowned “Best Dressed Female.”
Eniola Ajao, the film’s producer, envisioned a star-studded event featuring a glamorous red carpet. However, the decision to award Bobrisky the title sparked outrage among some viewers who believed it undermined the category’s essence.
Many argued that the award should have been given to a woman in the conventional sense, as gathered by NRTC WEEKLY.
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This unforeseen development overshadowed the film, with online conversations revolving around the “Best Dressed” controversy.
In response, Eniola Ajao issued a public apology, acknowledging the distress caused by the selection process.
NRTC WEEKLY confirmed that she underscored her good intentions and committed to rectifying the situation by awarding “Best Dressed Female” prizes to two women.
Leading stories: Easter celebration and economic hardship
As Easter approaches, Nigerians are gripped with fear over the escalating prices of commodities, which are soaring higher every day.
According to NRTC WEEKLY, amidst his non-celebratory birthday, calls for solutions have been directed towards Tinubu, prompting him to address Nigerian issues.
There is optimism that the prices of food and services will decrease before Easter, raising hopes among the populace.
Metro: Killed soldiers in Delta
Eight suspects are still wanted by the military for their involvement in the deaths of seventeen soldiers.
NRTC WEEKLY gathered it appears that the military is actively pursuing the suspects, especially since the 17 soldiers killed in Delta were laid to rest at the National Cemetery in Abuja on March 14th with full military honors.
President Bola Tinubu has committed to providing support for the families of the deceased soldiers, including offering scholarships for their children.
At present, the Army has transported HRM Clement Ikolo, the Ovie of Ewu kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, to Abuja.
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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