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  "id": 15017151,
  "title": "Fubara rewards Rivers Real Madrid academy team with N50m",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/fubara-rewards-rivers-real-madrid-academy-team-with-n50m-15017151",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T18:50:54.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/fubara-rewards-rivers-real-madrid-academy-team-with-n50m/"
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  "account": "Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has generously rewarded the players and coaches of the Real Madrid Football Academy, Port Harcourt, with a sum of N50 million for their commendable performance during a recent football tour of the United Kingdom. Fubara commended the team for their discipline and exemplary conduct, despite the challenges they faced during the trip, which the team overcame without any misconduct. The governor emphasized that the academy, established by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, is dedicated to nurturing young talents to achieve lucrative careers in football, stating that the football economy is more substantial than many conventional corporate organizations. Fubara's administration aims not only to develop the students' football skills but also to mold them into responsible citizens and ambassadors for Rivers State. He assured the students that the state government will address their concerns about inadequate facilities, accommodation, and other challenges to provide a conducive environment for learning and training. Fubara praised the academy and its students, recognizing their achievements and their representation of the state internationally.",
  "summary": "Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has rewarded players and coaches of the Real Madrid Football Academy, Port Harcourt, with N50m for their UK tour. Read More: https://punchng.com/fubara-rewards-rivers-real-madrid-academy-team-with-n50m/",
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        "outlet": "This Day",
        "title": "Fubara Rewards Real Madrid Academy With N50m After UK Tour Triumph",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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