NDC Campaign Council Names Obi & Kwankwaso | Nigeria's 640MW Grid Boost | Ballon d’Or 2026

#BoomBar is back this Monday with Dolupo Balogun and Sola Rogers, bringing you the biggest Nigerian, African and international stories across politics, the economy, security, health, business and sports.


🔴 TOP STORIES

NDC Unveils Campaign Council — The National Democratic Congress announces its campaign council for the 2027 political season, with former Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso among the prominent names listed.

Nigeria Adds 640MW Transmission Capacity — The Federal Government says six new substations will add 640MW of transmission capacity to the national grid. What could this mean for Nigeria's long-running electricity challenges?

Ballon d'Or 2026 Takes Place Today — Football's biggest individual awards ceremony takes centre stage as the world's leading men's and women's players compete for the prestigious Ballon d'Or honours.


🇳🇬 MORE LOCAL STORIES

• Nigeria's net FX flows rise to $22.5 billion in Q2 2026
• CBN approves JPMorgan's plan to establish a merchant bank in Nigeria
• Africa CDC prepares to deploy scientists to Nigeria over the Ebola infection
• Virologist warns the Bundibugyo Ebola strain may not show symptoms early
• NCDC approves ₦100,000 weekly payments for people isolated during the Ebola response
• EFCC arrests 14 Chinese nationals over alleged illegal lithium processing in Ogun
• FBI arrests nine people in Nigeria over alleged cybercrime and seizes 53 electronic devices
• Court orders El-Rufai to defend himself in the Ribadu interception case
• Nigerian Navy uncovers 132,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Rivers
• Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge expected to open before Christmas


🌍 FOREIGN

Brazil's Lula da Silva wins a historic fourth term, while Iran prepares for security talks with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey.

Storm Boelo also causes power outages and flight cancellations in the UK.


⚽ SPORTS

The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony takes place today, while Edo Queens travel ahead of their WAFU-B final replay.

We also review the biggest talking points from the weekend football action.



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