Atiku Vows Appeal, Pledges Subsidy Return | Tinubu Visits Akwa Ibom, Rivers | Flamingos Reach Final

President Bola Tinubu heads to Akwa Ibom and Rivers for project inaugurations and APC campaign rallies, while Nigeria's opposition politics faces another major test as the ADC rejects a court ruling affecting its leadership and Atiku Abubakar's presidential candidacy.

On this Friday edition of **#BoomBar #NewMusicNaija**, Dolupo Balogun and Sola Rogers bring you the latest Nigerian news, politics, world affairs and sports, alongside the music conversations shaping the Nigerian soundscape.

**TOP STORIES**

- **Tinubu's Akwa Ibom and Rivers Visit:** President Bola Tinubu visits the two states for infrastructure inaugurations and APC political rallies. Akwa Ibom police announce restrictions on drone operations, fireworks and selected traffic routes ahead of the visit.
- **ADC Rejects Court Ruling:** The African Democratic Congress rejects the Federal High Court judgment nullifying the David Mark-led party leadership and Atiku Abubakar's candidacy. The party says it will appeal.
- **Atiku's Kebbi Campaign:** Atiku takes his presidential campaign to Kebbi, promising to restore fuel subsidy, improve security and create jobs if elected in 2027.

**MORE LOCAL NEWS**

Nigerian troops rescue 16 abducted people and recover weapons in Niger State, Abia Government insists its House of Assembly has passed the State Police Bill, Federal Government blames gas shortages and other generation constraints for electricity disruptions affecting five states, suspects accused of abducting corps members make statements in court and plead for forgiveness, resident doctors reject proposed jail terms and fines for delays in emergency treatment, Wike dismisses ASUU's strike threat over the University of Abuja land dispute.

**WORLD NEWS**

French workers and students take to the streets demanding dignified wages, a British doctor infected with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is evacuated to the UK for specialist treatment, Kenyan court prepares to sentence doomsday cult leader Paul Mackenzie, Libyan court convicts six people over illegal drug production.

**SPORTS**

President Tinubu congratulates Nigeria's Flamingos and backs the team to win the U-17 Women's World Cup, Japan defeat North Korea on penalties to set up a final against Nigeria, Ajax reportedly prepare a permanent move for Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare, Cristiano Ronaldo announces his retirement from Portugal's national team after 23 years, a Brazilian youth football match produces a reported 53 red cards following a mass brawl.

**#NEWMUSICNAIJA**

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