State Police Gains Ground | FG Confirms Ebola In FCT | NELFUND Loans Voluntary | Champions League

Welcome to Wednesday’s edition of #BoomBar, hosted by Dolupo Balogun, Soliat Awobajo and Sola Rogers, bringing you the biggest Nigerian, African and international stories across politics, security, business, health, education and sports.

🇳🇬 TOP STORIES

Five More Assemblies Pass State Police Bill as FG Panel Submits Draft

The push for state police gains further momentum as five more state assemblies reportedly approve the proposed State Police Bill, while the Federal Government's panel submits its draft. What would state police mean for Nigeria's security architecture, and how can the country balance local policing with accountability and political neutrality?

Presidential Spokesperson Suggests Death Penalty for Counterfeiters After NAFDAC Uncovers ₦500m Fake Alcohol Factory

The discovery of a suspected ₦500 million fake-alcohol factory in Aba triggers a strong call for tougher punishment for counterfeiters. We examine the dangers of counterfeit alcoholic products, NAFDAC's enforcement role and the debate over whether the death penalty should ever be considered for such offences.

Student Loans Voluntary, Not Compulsory — NELFUND

NELFUND clarifies that student loans are voluntary for tertiary students. What does this mean for students facing rising education costs, and how does the scheme work for those who choose to take up the loan?

🇳🇬 MORE LOCAL STORIES

• FG and Bi-Courtney reportedly end a nearly 20-year dispute over Lagos MM2 Airport
• FG confirms an Ebola case in the FCT
• Uganda denies claims of an Ebola outbreak after Nigeria confirms an infection involving the Bundibugyo strain
• EFCC arrests an Abuja businessman over an alleged $120 million fraud
• Police uncover an alleged international visa-fraud hideout in Ogun and rescue 11 Ghanaians
• More than 30 suspected sex workers arrested in Ebonyi, with hard drugs reportedly recovered
• Netherlands returns a looted Benin artefact 129 years after it was taken
• South-South APM leaders pass a no-confidence vote in Makinde's presidential bid
• AAC seeks permission from President Tinubu to inaugurate Sowore's 2027 Presidential Campaign Council at the Presidential Villa

🌍 INTERNATIONAL

• Reports say US President Donald Trump cancels 300,000 US visas
• Sudanese gold miners reportedly killed following an airstrike near the Egypt border

⚽ SPORTS

• Super Falcons drop seven places to 43rd in the FIFA World Rankings
• Golden Eaglets coach apologises following Nigeria's WAFU-B failure
• PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia reportedly set for surgery after an ACL rupture
• Manchester City's Financial Fair Play case faces a second investigation, with severe sanctions reportedly being discussed

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