
Episode #79
FG Launches Postcode System | Must Governors Speak Local Dialects? | Trump Threat | Man City Appeal
Welcome to #BoomBar on Boom Radio NG, hosted by Dolupo Balogun and Sola Rogers, bringing you the latest Nigerian news, politics, business, international affairs, sports and entertainment. Today, we examine Nigeria's new digital postcode system, the rescue of abducted corps members in Imo, Peter Obi's leadership pledge, political developments ahead of 2027, escalating US-Iran tensions and the latest football headlines. TOP STORIES FG LAUNCHES NATIONAL ALPHANUMERIC POSTCODE SYSTEM — Nigeria introduces a nationwide digital addressing system, using unique 11-character postcodes to identify homes, businesses and other locations, with applications for deliveries, emergency response and public services. POLICE RESCUE 10 AFTER ABDUCTION OF CORPS MEMBERS IN IMO — Ten corps members are reportedly rescued following an abduction incident in Imo State, raising fresh questions about road safety and the security of National Youth Service Corps members. OBI: NIGERIANS WILL SEE TANGIBLE IMPACT OF EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP WITHIN ONE YEAR — Peter Obi outlines his leadership pledge and the timeframe within which he says Nigerians should experience measurable results. TRUMP WARNS IRAN OVER FLYDUBAI INCIDENT — US President Donald Trump says Iran would face severe consequences if investigations establish a connection to the reported attack involving a Flydubai flight. MORE LOCAL STORIES • El-Rufai's Former Allies Reject Betrayal Claims — Former associates of Nasir El-Rufai respond to allegations of betrayal and announce their return to the APC. • NDC Reacts to Cancelled Obi-Kwankwaso March — The party expresses displeasure after police cancel a planned political march in Akwa Ibom. • Is It Compulsory for a Governor to Speak a Local Language? — We examine the constitutional, cultural and public-service questions surrounding language expectations for elected officials. • Olu Jacobs Laid to Rest in Lagos — Family, colleagues and admirers pay their final respects to the veteran Nollywood actor. FOREIGN NEWS • France: 400 Schools Closed Amid Student Protests • DR Congo Ebola Outbreak — More than 4,000 deaths have reportedly been recorded ⚽ SPORTS • Man City Appeals Premier League Verdict — Manchester City files an appeal against the independent commission's findings in its financial-rule case, maintaining that the ruling contains errors. • Ndidi Withdraws From Russia Friendly — Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi withdraws from the friendly, while reports explain Ola Aina's absence from the Guinea-Bissau match • FIFA and Messi's No. 10 Shirt — FIFA blocks Argentina's reported plan to retire Lionel Messi's iconic number 10 shirt. • Ronaldo and Portugal's No. 7 — Rafael Leão receives Portugal's number 7 shirt, prompting questions about Cristiano Ronaldo's international future. Stay informed with Nigerian news, politics, business, African affairs, world news, football and music. Like, Comment, Share, and Subscribe to Boom Radio NG across all platforms. Watch on YouTube and listen on Spotify, Afripods and our other platforms. Boom Radio NG — Where Music Lives. #NewMusicFriday #BoomBar, #Nigerianews, #WorldNews, #NewsUpdates, #BoomRadioNG, #NigeriaPolitics, #Nigeria, #Africanews, Dolupo Balogun, Sola Rogers, #stayconnected , #SubscribeNow, Nigeria postcode system, alphanumeric postcode, NIPOST, digital addressing Nigeria, FG postcode launch, Imo corps members, corps members rescued, Peter Obi, Obi leadership pledge, El-Rufai, APC, NDC, Obi Kwankwaso march, Nigeria politics, governor local language, Olu Jacobs, Nollywood, Trump Iran, Flydubai incident, Iran news, France school protests, DR Congo Ebola, Wilfred Ndidi, Ola Aina, Super Eagles, FIFA Messi, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Leao, Manchester City appeal, Premier League verdict, Man City financial case, New Music Friday, BoomBar, Boom Radio NG, Dolupo Balogun, Sola Rogers, World News, Current Affairs

