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2026 WCQ: Olaitan rues Benin Republic’s heavy defeat to Super Eagles
Benin Republic midfielder, Junior Olaitan cannot hide his disappointment following the team’s failure to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, DAILY POST reports. The Cheetahs went down 4-0 to the Super Eagles in their final group game at the...
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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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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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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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Tinubu Urges Super Eagles To Seal World Cup Spot After 4-0 Win Over Benin Republic
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the Super Eagles to go all the way and book their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after their 4-0 victory over Benin Republic on Tuesday night in Uyo. The President, in a congratulatory message, praised the...
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Edo Governor Okpebholo Orders Newly Appointed Commissioners To Wear ‘Asiwaju Cap’, Threatens Sanctions For Defaulters
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Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has directed his newly appointed commissioners and top government officials to always wear the ‘Asiwaju Mandate Cap’ as a show of loyalty to President Bola Tinubu, warning that any commissioner who fails to...
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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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Nigeria Deserves A Place In 2026 Fifa World Cup— President Tinubu Tells Super Ea
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-0 victory over the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic, commending the team for keeping Nigeria’s hope alive as they pursue qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a...
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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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Africa’s kings rise! – SA, Senegal & Ivory Coast complete World Cup line-up
South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal secured Africa’s final automatic spots for the 2026 World Cup with dominant wins on Tuesday. Senegal beat Mauritania 4-0, Côte d’Ivoire defeated Kenya 3-0, and South Africa overcame Rwanda 3-0....
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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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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...
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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Governor Okpebholo tells Commissioners to wear Asiwaju mandate cap
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has directed all Commissioners and Special Advisers in his administration to wear the Asiwaju mandate cap as a show of loyalty and support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. The governor gave the directive...
Benin opposition picks lawyer as presidential hopeful
Benin’s main opposition party has chosen lawyer Renaud Agbodjo as its candidate in next year’s presidential election to challenge Economy Minister Romuald Wadagni of the ruling coalition, the party announced Tuesday. President Patrice Talon, who...
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World Cup qualifiers: Tinubu, Obi, Atiku react as Nigeria heads to playoff after seeing off Benin
Victor Osimhen delivered a stunning hat-trick as Nigeria thrashed Benin Republic 4–0 in Uyo on Tuesday, October 14, to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive through the playoffs Despite the emphatic win, the Super Eagles missed out on...
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Governor Sheriff Oborevwori Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks New Era for Warri–Sapele–Benin Road Reconstruction in Delta State
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Alexa.ng
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In a momentous event that underscores the power of collaborative governance, Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday officiated the groundbreaking for the reconstruction of the Warri–Sapele–Benin Dual Carriageway. Held in the...