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Blackburn Rovers Complete Signing of Oladapo Afolayan
Championship side Blackburn Rovers have confirmed the signing of Nigerian forward Oladapo Afolayan from German club St. Pauli on a permanent deal running until June 2027.
The 28-year-old returns to English football three years after leaving Bolton Wanderers, joining Blackburn for an undisclosed fee. The club described Afolayan as a dynamic and direct attacker who brings pace, creativity, and goal threat to Ewood Park.
Afolayan developed through the Chelsea and West Ham academies and has built a diverse career across England, Germany, Canada, and non-league football. During his time at St. Pauli, he made 93 appearances across all competitions, scoring 16 league goals and providing seven assists.
Born in London, Afolayan has committed his international future to Nigeria and hopes to earn a Super Eagles call-up. At Blackburn, he will reunite with fellow Nigerian Ryan Alebiosu as he begins the next phase of his career.
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Wike Says He Is Watching Oyo PDP Closely, Warns Against Internal Sabotage
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he is paying close attention to developments within the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State, insisting that his interest is driven by the need to protect the party from internal sabotage and ensure its survival nationwide. Wike made the remarks while addressing members of…
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PDP to Release Timetable for Outstanding Congresses, Says Caretaker Chair
The Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Abdulrahman Mohammed, has announced that the party will soon unveil a timetable for outstanding congresses in several states, a move aimed at ensuring a smooth national convention. Mohammed made the disclosure during a meeting of the PDP Board of Trustees in Abuja, noting that the committee…
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INEC Begins 50-Day Voter Registration Exercise Across Akwa Ibom
The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced a 50-day Continuous Voter Registration exercise across all 329 wards in Akwa Ibom State as part of efforts to deepen grassroots participation in the electoral process. INEC’s Head of Voter Education and Publicity in the state, Bukola Ojeme, said the exercise began on Monday and will be conducted…