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Chelsea have appointed Seyi Olofinjana into a talent management role covering Africa, The Athletic reports. The remit of the new role with the Blues will cover recruitment recommendations across the region, working in conjunction with a newly-appointed scout that will cover Africa. The 44-year-old is also the executive director of Imperial FC in Nigeria’s third division. Olofinjana oversaw the development and procurement of football talents in Nigeria including Taiwo Awoniyi, who joined Liverpool in 2015, and is now at Nottingham Forest. Over the last two decades many African players including the likes of Didier Drogba, Michael Essien, Mikel John Obi,…

Controversies have trailed President Tinubu’s signing of a $150bn loan Samoa Deal with GBTQ clause.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that amid criticisms, the federal government has defended its signing of the Samoa Agreement at the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium. This Nigeria news platform understands that the partnership agreement is between the EU and its member states on the one hand and the members of the OACPS on the other.     Negotiations on the agreement started in 2018 on the sidelines of the 73rd United Nations General Assembly. It was signed in…

Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 67-year-old man, Bala Mohammed, for allegedly raping two girls after luring them into his room with money. The rape incident was said to have been reported at the A’ Divisional Police Headquarters in June 22, 2024, by the fathers of the girls. They reported that Mohammed lured their daughters, 17-year-old Safiya (not real name) and 16-year-old (not real name) of the same address into his room and had carnal knowledge of them. Spokesman of the Command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil revealed in a statement made available to journalists on Friday that during interrogation,…

Exit Poll has projected a landslide victory for Labour in the UK election.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Keir Starmer’s opposition Labour party was on course for a landslide win in Britain’s general election Thursday, an exit poll showed, signalling the end of 14 years of Conservative rule.     The poll announced by several UK broadcasters suggested Labour would win 410 seats in the 650-seat parliament, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s ruling Tories trailing on 131.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has cast his vote in the ongoing UK General Election.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that millions of voters are casting their ballots in the UK’s first July general election since 1945.   Polling stations, set up in buildings like local schools and community halls, are open between 07:00 and 22:00 BST on Thursday.   Around 46 million voters are eligible to elect 650 members of Parliament to the House of Commons.     The results for each area, or constituency, will be declared through the night and into Friday morning.   Political parties are looking to…

 FG has issued a 24-hour deadline to investors for oil block licensing registration.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Federal Government through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has set a 24-hour deadline for new investors to register for the 2024 oil block licensing bid round.   This announcement was made by Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, the Chief Executive of NUPRC, on Wednesday at the 23rd Nigerian Oil and Gas Energy Conference (NOG) in Abuja, which is themed “Showcasing Opportunities, Driving Investment, Meeting Energy Demand.”      In his presentation titled “Defining the Outlook for Deep Water Exploration and Production in…

Big Brother Naija reality show star, Seyi Awolowo has narrated the struggles he encountered growing up. During an interview with popular media personality, Chude Jideonwo, the reality star said he was disowned by his father several times. Speaking about his turbulent upbringing in a polygamous environment, the late Obafemi Awolowo’s grandson stated that his father kept detailed files on each child. He said, “My father disowned me a couple of times. Not just me, a couple of us because my father married three wives. “My father wrote letters to cut off his children, reducing our identities to mere names on…

President Tinubu has made 9 new appointments.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved appointments to the Board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP).   This Nigeria news platform understands that he named Engr Uzoma Nwagba as MD/CEO of the board while Otunba Aderemi Abdul will serve as Board Chairman (Independent Non-Executive Director).   Other Executive Directors include: Mrs. Aisha Abdullahi (Credit, Risk & Portfolio)/CRO; Ms. Olanike Kolawole – Executive Director (Operations)/COO.   Others are: Dr. Armstrong Ume Takang – Non-Executive Director (MOFI Nominee); Dr Peter Iwegbu – Non-Executive Director (NIMC Nominee) Mr. Mohammed Nasiru Abbas…

South-East Senators have begged President Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Senators from the South-East geopolitical zones have passionately appealed to President Bola Tinubu on the imperative of releasing the detained leader of proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and Biafran Nation agitator, Nnamdi Kanu.   This Nigeria news platform understands that the Senators numbering 15 and led by a former Abia State Deputy Governor, Senator Eyinanya Abaribe, maintained that unless Kanu is released, the social and economic activities in the region will continue to be stagnant.     The upper chamber legislators held a closed-door…

House of Representatives has moved to probe Former President Buhari ₦2 Trillion Anchor Borrowers’ Scheme.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the House of Representatives has vowed to investigate the alleged misappropriation of over ₦2 trillion disbursed by the Central Bank of Nigeria through its Anchor Borrowers Scheme, under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure.   The decision came after the adoption of a motion sponsored by Representative Chike Okafor, who expressed concerns about the escalating food scarcity and malnutrition in Nigeria, amidst alleged mismanagement of agricultural funds.     Speaking on Tuesday during plenary, Okafor, who is representing Ehime Mbano/Ihitte Uboma/Obowo…