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George Ilenikhena Sets Nigerian Transfer Record With Al-Ittihad Move.

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George Ilenikhena has made history in Nigerian football after completing a record-breaking transfer to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad, becoming the most expensive Nigerian teenager ever.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The 19-year-old winger joined Al-Ittihad from AS Monaco for a reported €30 million, surpassing Mikel Obi’s long-standing €20 million move from Lyn to Chelsea in the 2006/07 season. The deal also eclipses recent teenage transfers, including Honest Ahanor’s €17 million switch to Atalanta in 2025/26, according to Transfermarkt.

Monaco confirmed Ilenikhena’s departure on Tuesday, praising his impact since joining the club in summer 2024. In 51 appearances for the Red and White, he scored 10 goals and provided two assists. “The club thanks George for his commitment and wishes him every success in the next chapter of his career,” Monaco said.

Ilenikhena’s rise has been rapid. Before Monaco, he moved from Royal Antwerp for €18.75 million, already placing him among Nigeria’s most valuable teenage exports. He now joins a list of young Nigerian stars who secured major transfers before turning 20, including Ademola Lookman, Ahmed Musa, Suleman Sani, Uchenna Ogundu, and Akinkunmi Amoo. Notably, stars like Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Iheanacho do not appear on the teenage rankings, having completed their significant transfers at age 20.

Born in Lagos, Ilenikhena moved to France at age three and began his football journey with Antony Football Evolution before joining Amiens ahead of the 2021/22 season. He made his senior debut in November 2022 in the Coupe de France, then joined Belgian champions Royal Antwerp in June 2023 before moving to Monaco a year later.

His international reputation is also growing. On January 21, 2026, he became the youngest African player to reach 15 UEFA Champions League appearances at 19 years and 157 days, surpassing Nwankwo Kanu’s record. He first announced himself on the European stage with a dramatic late winner against Barcelona in December 2023.

Beyond topping Nigeria’s teenage transfer chart, Ilenikhena now ranks fifth among the most expensive Nigerian players of all time, behind Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi.

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Game Changer: Why Political Insiders Believe Makinde Is the Opposition’s Best Bet Against Tinubu!

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  • The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has urged other opposition parties to rally behind Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as a consensus presidential candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

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    • Yusuf stressed that opposition stakeholders should prioritize national interest and regional rotation—allowing the South to complete another four-year term—over individual ambitions.

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Keep The Peace Or Lose Your Throne: Governor Otu Sends Shockwaves Through The Traditional Council!.

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  • Speaking at the annual International Leboku Festival in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area, the governor strongly condemned the recent deadly inter-communal clashes between the Ugep and Idomi communities, labeling the violence a “show of shame.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Otu emphasized that traditional leaders are strictly accountable for upholding local peace and traditions, warning that the state government will withdraw certificates of recognition from royal fathers where violence erupts and will withhold recognition from communities plagued by parallel leadership factions.

    • Yakurr Council Chairman Chief Inyang Yibala Igri urged residents to choose development and historical ties over destruction, encouraging youths to focus on commercial farming.

    • Meanwhile, the Obol Lopon of Ugep, HRM Obol Ufem Ubana, pledged the traditional council’s commitment to sustaining harmony while drawing attention to local concerns, including tensions from dual coronations in Agoi-Ibami, requests for sports infrastructure upgrades, and media coverage improvements.

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Operation Sweep: Military Troops Unleash Devastating Raid On Abuja’s Criminal Underworld!.

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  • Joint forces comprising troops from the Army Headquarters Garrison and Operation SWEEP carried out a security raid on Sunday, August 23, 2026, targeting illegal shanties and suspected criminal hideouts in the Federal Capital Territory.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • The sweep, which commenced around 4:00 p.m., spanned several communities across the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), including Karshi, Jeje, Kurape, and Nyanya, with the objective of eliminating safe havens for criminals and boosting security surveillance.

    • According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the operation successfully dismantled multiple unauthorized structures in areas identified as vulnerable.

    • Following the exercise, the Mai-Anguwa of Nyanya praised the military action and committed to maintaining strong intelligence sharing and communication with security agencies to flag suspicious activities.

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