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**Nigeria’s biggest political, economic and sporting stories are in focus on this edition of #BoomBar.** Hosted by Dolupo Balogun, Soliat Awobajo and Sola Rogers, we examine the issues shaping public debate, governance, security and sport.

**TOP STORIES**

The Lagos Governorship Debate: Four candidates present their positions on flooding, traffic congestion, housing and education. What are their plans for Lagos, and how do their proposals compare?

Power Blackout and Electricity Costs: Power Minister Joseph Tegbe gives a fresh update on electricity restoration after disruptions affected Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Kwara and the FCT. With the damaged Benin–Egbin transmission line repaired, what happens next? And how should Nigerians compare electricity costs with consumers in the United States and Canada?

2027 Election Tribunals: Chief Justice of Nigeria Kudirat Kekere-Ekun swears in election petition tribunal judges ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing impartiality, judicial integrity and timely resolution of disputes.

Weekend Football Review: The big results, talking points and performances from the weekend across Europe’s major leagues.

**MORE NIGERIAN NEWS**

Vice-President Kashim Shettima arrives in Ebonyi for the APC presidential campaign rally; Federal Government targets December 3 for the inauguration of sections of northern rail projects; Seyi Makinde says God and Nigerians are behind his 2027 presidential ambition; Bukola Saraki reacts after Kwara State drops 18 charges in the Offa bank robbery case; warning over a fake ₦50,000 government grant link; police arrest eight suspects over alleged streetlight vandalism in Abuja; soldiers recover weapons and destroy suspected criminal hideouts in Old Oyo National Park; NDLEA arrests a Ugandan woman with 87 wraps of cocaine at Lagos airport; Isaac Fayose threatens legal action over rape and torture allegations he denies.

**WORLD NEWS**

UN Secretary-General warns that the world is entering an “age of climate extremes”; comedian Russell Brand appears for sentencing after being convicted of rape and sexual assault; deadly train collision in Egypt leaves at least seven people dead and more than 125 injured.

**SPORTS**

Nigeria’s Flamingos return to Abuja after winning the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup for the first time; Peter Obi alleges that NFF officials prevented him from greeting the victorious team; Gift Bright and Rosemary Nwankwo win historic men’s and women’s 100-metre gold medals at the Dakar Youth Olympics; 12 governors feature in the countdown to the National Grassroots Sports Development Summit; Eric Chelle names a 23-man squad for Nigeria’s qualifying tie against DR Congo.

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