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<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">#BoomBar | Friday, 16 October 2026 | #NewMusicNaija</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">Welcome to Friday’s edition of #BoomBar, hosted by Dolupo Balogun and Sola Rogers.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">We bring you the biggest Nigerian stories, politics, security, business, international affairs, sports and the conversations generating attention online — plus the latest #NewMusicNaija updates.</span>

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<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">State Police Bill: Five Assemblies Say Yes, 31 Yet to Decide</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">Five state Houses of Assembly have reportedly approved the constitutional amendment proposal for state police, while 31 others are yet to take a position. What would state police mean for Nigeria’s security architecture, and what are the arguments for and against the proposal?</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">ADC Raises Alarm Over Alleged Third-Term Bid for Tinubu</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">The African Democratic Congress raises concerns over an alleged plan to extend President Bola Tinubu’s tenure beyond the constitutional limit. What has the party alleged, and what does Nigeria’s Constitution provide regarding presidential tenure?</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">FG Begins 17.7MW Oyo Mini-Grid Construction</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">The Federal Government begins construction of a 17.7MW mini-grid project in Oyo State. We examine what mini-grids could mean for electricity access, businesses and communities.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">Two Boko Haram Supporters Sentenced to Life Imprisonment</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">A court sentences two alleged Boko Haram supporters to life imprisonment. We examine the case, the convictions and the wider fight against terrorism.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">MORE LOCAL NEWS</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">Second-term inauguration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">Private jet loses a door mid-air and makes an emergency landing in Abuja</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">Man arraigned over alleged diversion of ₦34.8 million meant for spaghetti purchases</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">Trending social-media stories from Nigeria</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">🌍 WORLD NEWS</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">Gunman kills a teacher and three children in a US school shooting</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">At least 12 people die after a migrant boat sinks off the coast of Gambia</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">⚽ SPORTS</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">CAF sends a 15-member team to inspect Nigerian football facilities</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">Manchester United reportedly fines Lisandro Martínez following criticism of the club hierarchy</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">Chelsea defender Reece James undergoes surgery after another injury setback</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologises but reportedly offers no answers at a meeting over World Cup plans</span>

<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">🎵 #NEWMUSICNAIJA</span>

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<span style="color: rgb(15, 15, 15);">Would state police improve security in Nigeria? Should the constitutional debate over presidential tenure even be taking place? And what could more mini-grid projects mean for communities still struggling with reliable electricity?</span>

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