NAF Airstrikes | AFCON Fallout | Sowore Re-Arraigned | FG vs Ozekhome | Nigeria's Gambling Deba

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:57:18 +0000

Welcome to BoomBar — your daily pulse of Nigeria’s most important headlines, unpacked with clarity, context, and credibility.

On this edition, Dolupo Balogun, Fola Ajibola, and Sola Rogers break down the biggest stories shaping Nigeria and the world:

Top Headlines:

NAF airstrikes eliminate over 40 terrorists in Borno, FG files criminal charges against Mike Ozekhome over a UK property case, Super Eagles’ AFCON brilliance boosts Nigeria to 26th in FIFA rankings and secures ₦3.5bn in prize money, FG re-arraigns Omoyele Sowore on an amended two-count charge.

Local Developments:

VP Kashim Shettima leads Nigeria’s delegation to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, FCTA and FCDA workers shut down Abuja operations over unmet demands, NiMet forecasts dust haze and thunderstorms nationwide, 607 beggars and mentally challenged persons removed from Abuja streets, 52 suspects arrested in Ekpoma for looting and vandalism, Ghana arrests 53 Nigerians in a major cybercrime crackdown.

Foreign News:

China’s population declines again as birth rates hit record lows, deadly rebel clashes rock Colombia, Chile declares a state of emergency over wildfires, and a tragic high-speed train collision in Spain leaves dozens dead and injured.

Sports:

Senegal declares a national public holiday after AFCON victory, FIFA and CAF condemn unacceptable scenes at the AFCON final, Super Eagles’ AFCON run delivers global ranking rise and financial boost.

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