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The Super Eagles booked their place in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers playoffs after a commanding 4-0 victory over Gernot Rohr's Benin in Uyo on Tuesday evening. The result was enough to keep the three-time African champions' World Cup dream...
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Customs Seizes ₦80.4 Million Worth of Smuggled Fuel Bound for Benin Republic
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted petroleum products worth ₦80.4 million being smuggled across the border into the Republic of Benin. The interception, made by officers of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, underscores the...
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Osimhen is ‘best striker in the world,’ Coach Chelle says after Benin victory
The Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle, has commended his players for their superlative performance in the last World Cup qualifying match against the Cheetahs of Benin, which they won 4-0. The match played at the Godswill Akpabio International...
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Nigeria 4-0 Benin Republic: Five talking points from Super Eagles’ statement win into Playoffs
On a warm Tuesday evening at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, the Nigeria national football team delivered their most complete performance of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: a ruthless 4–0 demolition of the Benin national football...
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I’m happy for my players - Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle praises his team after 4–0 win over Benin Republic
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle expressed great admiration for his players after their commanding 4–0 victory over the Benin Republic that sealed the Super Eagles’ place in the CAF Playoff Tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking after the...
Super Eagles victory over Benin sparks 2026 World Cup hope – Chelle
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has lauded his squad for a dominant performance against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, after a stunning 4-0 victory in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match held at the Godswill Akpabio International...
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WANGUI WA GORO, PIONEERING TRANSLATOR AND AFRICAN LANGUAGES & ADVOCATE DELIVERS THE 13TH INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN WRITERS’ DAY LECTURE
The South African Literary Awards (SALA) welcomes aboard the City of Joburg – through the Library and Information Services – into a partnership that includes the national Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) in hosting the 13th...
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Nigeria Thrash Benin 4-0, Secure World Cup Playoff Spot
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have qualified for the playoff of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers after a resounding 4-0 victory over Benin at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, yesterday. Victor Osimhen was the standout performer, netting a...
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Osimhen hat trick past Benin sends Nigeria to World Cup playoffs
Nigeria’s Super Eagles overwhelmed Benin Republic 4-0 in the final Group C match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday. The Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen starred, netting...
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Customs Seizes N80Million Fuel Bound for Benin
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 1,980 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), valued at ₦80.4 million, that were being smuggled to the Republic of Benin. The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Assistant Controller...
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Nigeria Thrash Benin Republic 4-0 To Boost World Cup Hopes
A Victor Osimhen hat-trick and a sensational pile-driver by substitute Frank Onyeka that ensured a 4-0 win over Benin Republic in Uyo on Tuesday evening was enough to send Nigeria to the Four-Team CAF Playoff Tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup...
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How Super Eagles fans celebrated Victor Osimhen during the 2026 WCQ vs Benin, video
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen was in the form of his life against Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Tuesday night The Galatasaray forward scored his first hat-trick in two years as Nigeria dismantled the Cheetahs in their...
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Akpabio/Yilwatda’s Challenge To Govs/Council Chairmen
By Mobolaji Sanusi “As long as greed is stronger than compassion, there will always be suffering.”——Rusty Eric Godswill Akpabio and Professor Nentawe Yilwatda recently stirred the hornets’ nest. The public was held in awe by the bluntness of their...
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Customs foils attempt to smuggle ₦80.4m petrol to Benin Republic
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 1,980 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, valued at ₦80.4 million, allegedly destined for smuggling into the Republic of Benin. The seizure, carried out by Operation...
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2026 WCQ: ‘Keep Hope Alive’, Tinubu Urges Super Eagles After Win Over Benin
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-0 victory over the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic and commended the team for keeping the nation’s hope alive as they pursue qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The...
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Goals and Highlights: Nigeria 4-0 Benin in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
EVENT ENDED It was a constant back-and-forth, with Nigeria orchestrating good plays, allowing them to take a three-point lead and close out these qualifying rounds with a flourish ahead of what's to come. Mounié hasn't found the space. Despite...
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Nigeria vs Benin LIVE: World Cup qualifier result, latest updates and reaction after final day drama
The next task was to claim victory by a four-goal margin to guarantee a play-off place. Nigeria looked to be falling short by one but a brilliant strike from Frank Onyeka in second half injury time sparked wild scenes inside the Godswill Akpabio...
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Gabon president’s party secures parliamentary majority
KIGALI, Rwanda The Democratic Union of Builders (UDB) party of Gabon’s President Brice Oligui Nguema won 102 out of 145 parliamentary seats after the country’s recent first and second round of legislative elections, according to results published...
Customs intercepts N80.4m worth of petrol meant for smuggling to Benin Republic
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has intercepted 1,980 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, popularly known as petrol, valued at N80.4 million, allegedly being smuggled into the Republic of Benin. The seizure was made by Operation Whirlwind, a...
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Residents Of 2nd Cemetery Appeal To Government Of Edo State To Come To Their Aid
Residents of erosion-prone areas in Benin City, including Second Cemetery Road, have renewed their appeal to the Edo State Government to come to their aid following the devastation caused by erosion menace, which was worsened by a heavy downpour...
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