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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?
Topics for discussion in this edition of NRTC Weekly include the cholera outbreak, Bukola Saraki’s mother’s death, Nigeria to send people to space, Euro 2024, and Chioma’s Rolls Royce priced engagement ring.
LEADING STORIES:- Cholera outbreak hits Nigeria, claims 30
The Nigerian Center for Disease Control confirmed the outbreak of cholera in the country. Before the misconceived information that the outbreak just started, the disease has been affecting people since January.
NCDC reports that there have been 1,141 suspected cases since January with 65 confirmed cases and over 30 deaths.The disease outbreak started to surge in 30 states and 96 Local Government Areas from last weekend. In Lagos, the commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi confirmed the outbreak on June 15.
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As of Thursday, cholera cases in Lagos grew from 350 to 401 resulting in more deaths from 15 to 21.The NCDC has been working on preventive measures to curb the continuous spread of the highly contagious disease.
NRTC has gathered that they have drawn up an alliance with WHO, EU, and UNESCO to produce vaccines and also to facilitate better treatment of infected individuals. Reports have shown that the Center for Disease Control might declare an emergency on the outbreak of cholera in the country.
Symptoms of cholera include watery diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, general malaise, and fever. If you find yourself or anyone around you exhibiting these symptoms, please visit the nearest health center for diagnosis and treatment. Also, maintain good personal and environmental hygiene.
METRO:- Bukola Saraki loses mother at age 89
Tragedy struck the Saraki family as their matriarch, Florence Morenike Saraki, passed on to glory on Tuesday, 18th June 2024. Reports have it that the late octogenarian went into a coma before she was rushed to an undisclosed hospital in Lagos. This incident was related to an age-related ailment.
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The ex-Senate President, Bukola Saraki disclosed the sad news in a statement shared on all his social media pages. Mama Florence Saraki was the widow of Dr. Olusola Saraki who was once a senator in the Second Nigerian Republic. He also was a political godfather in Kwara until he died in 2012. The late matriarch herself was a former governorship aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party in Ogun State.
Her surviving children are Bukola Saraki, Gbemisola Tope Saraki-Edu, a former Minister of State for Transport and Laolu. Influential politicians have taken to social media pages to mourn the passing away of a rare gem.
“Details regarding funeral arrangements will be shared in due course. We appreciate your love, prayers, and support as we mourn Mama’s passing”, wrote Bukola Saraki.
ENTERTAINMENT:- CHIVIDO 2024- Davido buys Chioma engagement ring worth two or three Rolls Royce
Big plans seem to be in motion for Davido and Chioma’s wedding next Tuesday. The couple has been in town to make necessary preparations for their love celebrations. The Cubana Chiefpriest has been letting netizens in on the whole process.
In a video with Davido, the Grammy-nominated singer claimed that the engagement ring he bought for his long-time girlfriend, Chioma, was worth about two to three Rolls Royces.
Chioma flaunted the expensive ring in the video. According to the Cubana Chiefpriest, the wedding would be a private ceremony for invited friends and family.
SPORTS:- George Findi resigns as Super Eagles coach after the national team’s woeful performance at the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
The 53-year-old sports professional has resigned as the head coach of the Super Eagles. This comes after the Super Eagles’ unexpected performance at the World Cup Qualifiers. Though, it is not all because of this but George Findi somewhat felt betrayed after the Nigerian Football Federation decided to hire a foreign technical adviser.
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According to George Findi, the decision came after he had a three-hour meeting with NFF and no one told him about the development. NFF has not publicly confirmed George’s resignation but the former coach has publicly confirmed his resignation.
George Findi commenced his role as head coach of the national football club on May 13 following the resignation of Jose Peseiro, the then Super Eagles coach. Currently, George Findi is the Super Eagles’ shortest serving coach with 34 days of leadership.
In his letter to the NFF, George wrote: “Although our recent results in the qualifying matches were not as desired, I remained committed to getting our World Cup qualification campaign back on track. However, with the recent changes to the technical crew, I believe it is time for me to vacate my position.”
Sports: Euro 2024
NRTC WEEKLY reports that Euro 2024 is currently heating up, and fans across Europe are on the edge of their seats. Winning teams are experiencing jubilation; pubs and fan zones erupt in cheers, draped in national colors, as supporters celebrate their teams’ victories.
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Social media is overflowing with celebratory posts and memes, with fans admiring superstar performances from players like Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappé, and De Bruyne, who are making their countries proud.While some fans are overjoyed, others are disappointed as their favorite players remain on the bench, unable to fulfill their dreams of chanting their names, wearing their jerseys with pride, and hailing them as national heroes.
NRTC WEEKLY confirms that Euro 2024 is a rollercoaster of emotions, with fans deeply invested in their teams’ success, reflecting the highs and lows of the beautiful game.
Politics: Nigerians to space
NRTC WEEKLY has gathered that Nigerians’ reactions to the government’s plan to send people to space have been met with a complex mix of excitement, skepticism, and frustration.Many Nigerians see this as a historic moment and a sign of progress.
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Social media is filled with patriotic messages celebrating the achievement and Nigeria’s entry into the spacefaring world. This milestone could inspire young Nigerians to pursue careers in science and technology.The accomplishment might put Nigeria on the global stage and earn international respect for its scientific advancements.
Newspapers are likely to be filled with articles praising the feat.This is where we’ll be dropping the cotton for this week’s NRTC Weekly. Don’t forget to join us for another beautiful edition next week.
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