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Leventis United FC of Ibadan: The formation of one of the greatest football clubs in Nigeria – the story behind this picture

By Paul Okoku We were young, but we were already learning that football could open doors — if we did not allow it to close the others. In 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟐, while in the 𝐅𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 camp at 𝐁𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐨 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐈𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐧, some of us — including Paul Okoku, Segun and Femi Olukanni, Taju Disu, Alphonsus Akhahon, Christopher Anigala, Raymond King, Tarila…

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Foreign investors made up 4.89% of Nigerian stock trading in August, the last full month before Index inclusion

EBC Financial Group notes that domestic investors made up over 95% of Nigerian stock trading in August. This is a big shift from 2011, when foreign investors made up about two-thirds of trading, and the next figures may show whether foreign investors are returning Foreign investors made up 4.89% of share trading on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) in August 2026,…

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Rivers Police Command probes purported renovation of police outpost by suspected cultists, relieves DPO, others

The Rivers State Police Command has taken cognisance of a trending social media report and circulating video alleging that suspected cultists renovated the Abuloma Police Outpost and visited the facility on Thursday, October 15, 2026, to celebrate the completion of the renovation. The Command strongly condemns any action or association capable of compromising the integrity, discipline and professional standards of…

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600 Food Boxes, Hundreds of Smiles: Olam Agri Brings World Food Day Cheer to Families Across Nigeria

*Elizabeth Nnoko, Communications Manager, Olam Agri (left), and Dr Michael Sunbola, President/Executive Director, Lagos Food Bank Initiative (right), presenting food boxes donated by Olam Agri to households in Lagos, in commemoration of World Food Day 2026, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Olam Agri a leading agribusiness across food, feed and fibre value chains, has partnered with the Lagos Food Bank…

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To Nigeria’s presidential candidates: Make Nigeria Happy Again

The political class must turn economic recovery into food on the table, reliable power, better health, useful learning, and work that pays. By Emeka Ike Before sunrise, an ordinary Nigerian is already calculating the day. There is the price of breakfast, the cost of transport and the school expenses that cannot be postponed. The power supply may fail before the…

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Fake professor scandal: Arise News kicks Anthony Kila off its list of experts

Following a damning series of reports by Premium Times that revealed one…

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Imole Campaign Council welcomes appointment of Adeleke as Tinubu Campaign Coordinator for Osun, promises to deliver over 1.5m votes

The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has welcomed the appointment of Governor Ademola…

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Oyo NUT honours Oriire attack survivors as heroes

* l-r: Mrs. Alamu Rachael Folawe; Oyo NUT Chairman, Com. Hassan Ajibola…

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Delta State Deputy Governor Onyeme meets Nigerians in the Diaspora, promotes Tinubu, Oborevwori achievements

*The Deputy Governor of Delta State Sir Monday Onyeme (center) with Chief…

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Alake backs Nigeria Mining Tax Summit, commends organisers

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has officially endorsed the…

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Retired IGPs, Alkali, Bianca Ojukwu, others celebrate DIG Mba as ex-cop opens law office in Abuja on birthday

Retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Frank Mba, has formally unveiled his…

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Oyedele, Cardoso meet World Bank president Banga as bank commends Nigeria’s shift from stability to growth

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele…

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INEC warns against fake governorship candidates’ list

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians against a fake…

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