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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 Tinubu, Shettima’s absence from Nigeria, Don Jazzy N100m NGO donation, EPL, Laliga return, economy/fuel, and T-Pain.
Politics: Tinubu, Shettima’s absence from Nigeria
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that both politicians and citizens are expressing concerns over the simultaneous absence of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima from the country.
This follows a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, reassuring Nigerians that despite being abroad, both leaders remain actively engaged with national affairs.
Onanuga also emphasised that their absence would not create a leadership vacuum.President Tinubu is currently on a two-week vacation in the United Kingdom, following a recent trip to France, while Vice President Shettima is away on a two-day official visit to Sweden.
Reacting to the situation, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, alongside other politicians, argued that given the current challenges facing the nation, it is inappropriate for both the President and Vice President to be out of the country at the same time.
Meanwhile, some Nigerians have voiced scepticism, suggesting that their physical presence in the country would not address pressing issues such as the rising cost of living, fuel prices, and other economic hardships. They believe that simply being present will not ease the burdens faced by everyday citizens.
Entertainment: Don Jazzy N100m NGO donation
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the internet buzzed this week after social media influencer Martins ‘VeryDarkMan’ Otse revealed that renowned music producer Don Jazzy donated M100 million to his newly launched non-governmental organization (NGO).
Don Jazzy’s contribution ignited a flurry of reactions on social media. While many Nigerians lauded his generosity and commended VeryDarkMan’s initiative, others voiced scepticism, questioning the transparency of the project.
Some also highlighted VeryDarkMan’s prior criticisms of Don Jazzy and speculated on his sudden shift in tone following the donation.Several people hailed Don Jazzy as a true philanthropist, praising his immense contribution and labelling him a blessing to Nigeria.
Meanwhile, some called for him to extend similar generosity to other causes.Addressing the donation on his Instagram page, the Mavin Records boss clarified that his decision to support VeryDarkMan’s NGO wasn’t based on any personal connection.
He explained that his motivation was to contribute towards providing quality education for students in public schools—an initiative that aligns with the mission of the NGO, which had already raised over N200 million in donations last week.
Sports: EPL, La Liga return
NRTC WEEKLY can confirm the palpable excitement among football fans as the Premier League and La Liga resume following the international break.
Supporters of title contenders such as Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool are eager to see how their teams will perform post-break. Will Liverpool, under new manager Arne Slot, maintain their dominance and retain the top spot after they clash with Chelsea on Sunday?
Or will Arsenal and Manchester City mount a serious challenge for the title?Fans of Manchester United, a team struggling with inconsistency, are hopeful for a turnaround. Can they improve their form and start climbing the table?
New managerial impacts are also under the spotlight. All eyes are on Enzo Maresca at Chelsea, with fans keen to see if he can drive the team towards success.
Over in La Liga, the ever-intense rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona remains a major talking point. Supporters are eager to see how these giants will fare against each other and the league’s other top teams.
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In summary, the return of the Premier League and La Liga has sparked excitement and anticipation among football fans globally, promising high-stakes action and thrilling storylines.
Business: Economy/fuel
NRTC WEEKLY learned about the growing frustration among Nigerians as the economic situation worsens, compounded by persistent fuel scarcity.
Social media platforms are flooded with complaints about escalating prices, long queues at petrol stations, and the crippling impact on daily life.
Citizens are increasingly questioning government policies and calling for urgent solutions to ease the hardship.
There are also rising concerns about the potential disruption to the upcoming football season, with fears that soaring transportation costs and logistical challenges could affect both fan attendance and team preparations.
Leading stories: T-Pain
NRTC WEEKLY noted that for several weeks, T-Pain has been trending on social media alongside images of President Bola Tinubu incorporated into various meme designs.
Nigerians have allegedly started calling the President ‘T-Pain’ in response to the country’s struggling economy, widespread hunger, unemployment, and other challenges.
Despite warnings from the presidency against using this nickname, the trend shows no signs of slowing down.
Stay tuned for the next episode of NRTC WEEKLY, where we explore the latest happenings in Nigeria.
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