Niger Miners Died of Suffocation? | NEMA on El Niño | Ebola-Free Nigeria By December | Ballon d’Or

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

🔴 TOP STORIES

Nigeria Could Be Declared Ebola-Free By December — The Federal Government says Nigeria could be declared free of Ebola by December if no new cases are recorded and surveillance and containment measures remain effective. What does the latest assessment mean for Nigeria's outbreak response?

Niger Miners' Deaths: Investigative Committee Submits Report — An investigative committee says the miners who died in Niger State were killed by suffocation and recommends ₦1.4 billion in compensation for the victims' families. We examine the findings, the proposed compensation and the safety questions surrounding mining operations.

NEMA Warns Nigerians About El Niño — NEMA is raising awareness about the potential effects of El Niño and how Nigerians can prepare for weather-related risks. What should households, farmers and communities be doing now?

🇳🇬 MORE LOCAL STORIES

• President Tinubu transmits the Transfer of Convicted Offenders Amendment Bill to the Senate
• DSS arraigns a man over an alleged fake letter purportedly from President Tinubu to the US President
• Soldiers repel suspected armed herders and recover arms in Benue
• Police arrest a suspected arms courier in Lagos
• 64 students hospitalised after reacting to bilharzia treatment drugs in Katsina
• Yobe vaccinates 43,720 children against polio
• Police arrest a suspected fake lawyer who allegedly operated for more than 11 years in Ebonyi

💰 BUSINESS

Nigeria's portfolio investment inflows rise to $7.09 billion, while foreign direct investment continues to lag.

Remittance inflows reach $1.57 billion, with May and June contributing significantly to the increase.

The Dangote Refinery IPO meets its target as investors from 119 countries apply.

🌍 FOREIGN

Congo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 10,000 cases as authorities race to contain the spread.

India prepares for Cyclone Arnab with evacuations, while drone strikes in Sudan kill 21 people and cause widespread power outages in the east.

⚽ SPORTS

Harry Kane wins the 2026 Ballon d'Or, while Spain's Alexia Putellas claims her third Women's Ballon d'Or.

The National Sports Commission and Enugu State Government also begin facilities inspections ahead of Enugu 2026.



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