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?
NRTC WEEKLY Highlights
Topics for This Edition: Arsenal humble real Madrid, next leg await, Opeyemi Ayeola vs Eniola Badmus, Labour Party leadership crisis, Economic hardship.
Business: Economic hardship continued
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that multiple sectors across Nigeria grappled with economic hardship under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership.
Soaring fuel prices and rising inflation placed immense pressure on household finances, making it difficult for many Nigerians to afford basic necessities.
Sports: Arsenal humbled Real Madrid – eyes now on second leg
NRTC WEEKLY confirmed that football fans were left stunned as Arsenal convincingly humbled Real Madrid 3–0 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final.
Arsenal supporters, who had long yearned for Champions League glory, flooded social media with jubilant reactions, celebrating Declan Rice’s stunning free-kick brace and Mikel Merino’s expertly taken goal.
The Emirates Stadium roared with deafening support, reflecting Arsenal’s dominance over the 15-time European champions. In stark contrast, Real Madrid fans expressed shame and disbelief.
NRTC WEEKLY also learnt that the drama did not end there. Real Madrid players and fans exuded confidence in overturning the result at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Despite the heavy defeat, their faithful supporters remained hopeful, citing the club’s historic resilience in continental competitions.
The second leg now looms as a highly anticipated clash.
Arsenal fans remain cautiously optimistic, mindful of Madrid’s formidable home record and their legacy of dramatic comebacks.
Meanwhile, neutral fans eagerly awaited to see whether Arsenal would withstand Madrid’s pressure or if the Spanish giants would stage another unforgettable European night.
The tension remained high, with the footballing world split on whether Arsenal’s emphatic victory marked the rise of a new European power or the prelude to another classic Real Madrid resurgence.
Entertainment: Opeyemi Ayeola takes on Eniola Badmus in online clash
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the entertainment scene witnessed some controversy after actress Opeyemi Ayeola lashed out at her colleague, Eniola Badmus, over alleged body shaming.
In a video shared online, Ayeola revealed that Badmus mocked her appearance by questioning the state of her front hair.
Angered by the comment, Ayeola retaliated by calling Badmus several names, including “Zombie.”
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Ayeola pointed out the irony of the criticism, claiming Badmus had once been a target of body shaming herself before undergoing surgery.
Although Badmus had yet to issue a response, the incident continued to generate buzz online, with fans from both sides calling for calm.
Politics: LP leadership crisis
NRTC WEEKLY gathered that the Labour Party (LP) plunged into a deepening leadership crisis, sparking widespread concern among political observers and party loyalists.
The crisis exposed sharp divisions within the party, as rival factions fought for control.
Julius Abure, the acclaimed national chairman of the party, clashed publicly with opposing groups, resulting in parallel meetings and conflicting leadership claims.
Legal battles further complicated the situation, with court rulings adding layers of confusion and weakening the party’s internal structure.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) played a key role, as its decisions on faction recognition intensified the party’s instability.
As uncertainty persisted, divergent opinions emerged on who held legitimate authority within the party.
Accusations of foul play and alleged interference from rival political parties further heightened tensions.
In essence, the LP’s ongoing leadership tussle underlined the critical need for internal cohesion in Nigeria’s political environment.
That’s all for this week on NRTC WEEKLY. Stay tuned and join us again for another exciting edition next week!
