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...

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...

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks New Era for Warri–Sapele–Benin Road Reconstruction in Delta State

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...

Benin Republic taunts Nigeria's Super Eagles in latest post ahead of World Cup qualifier

Nigeria vs Benin is already gathering momentum as both teams lock horns on the final day of the World Cup qualifiers The situation in the CAF qualification Group C remains complex as Benin, South Africa and Nigeria all have a chance to pick the...

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...

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...

England clinch WC berth; Ronaldo sets staggering new record as giants rocked - International Wrap

Harry Kane scored twice as England secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup after a 5-0 thrashing of Latvia on Tuesday. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring in Riga before Kane took his tally for club and country this season to 21 goals in 13...

Atiku, Peter Obi Hail Super Eagles After 4–0 Win Over Benin In World Cup Qualifier

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State governor Peter Obi have congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their emphatic 4–0 victory over Benin Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Although the win was not enough...

Nigeria’s Super Eagles Miss Automatic World Cup Spot Despite Thrashing Benin 4-0

In a thrilling encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday evening, Victor Osimhen showcased his extraordinary talent by scoring a hat-trick, leading Nigeria to a commanding 4-0 victory against Benin...

Chelle lauds Super Eagles after 4-0 win over Benin

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has heaped praise on his players following the team’s commanding win over Benin Republic. The West Africans thrashed Gernot Rohr’s side 4-0 in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Godswill...

CAF releases official statement after Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick vs Benin Republic

CAF has showered praises on Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, calling him “Nigeria’s main man” Osimhen scored his first hat-trick in two years as Nigeria destroyed Benin 4-0 in the World Cup qualifiers The victory over the Cheetahs means...

Eric Chelle reacts after Super Eagles crush Benin to keep 2026 World Cup hopes alive

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has shared his thoughts after his team crushed Gernot Rohr’s Benin Republic 4-0 Nigeria booked a place in the playoff after finishing second in Group C, with South Africa heading to the World Cup The Amavubi of...

Kwankwaso, others react as Osimhen-led Nigeria defeats Benin, set to secure World Cup playoff spot

Victor Osimhen shined 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 automatic qualification as...

Osimhen scores hattrick as Nigeria thrashes Benin 4-0 to keep world cup hopes alive (Highlights)

The roar was deafening, the relief palpable. In a performance that finally lived up to their "Super Eagles" moniker, Nigeria delivered a stunning 4-0 victory over Benin Republic in a dramatic, must-win FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, October...

Victor Osimhen nets hat-trick as Nigeria thrash Benin to reach World Cup play-offs

Nigeria produced one of their finest performances in recent years as they thrashed the Benin Republic 4-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo to secure a place in the inter-confederation play-offs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A...

Nigeria 4-0 Benin: Five observations from Super Eagles' convincing victory against Cheetahs

The Super Eagles cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory over Benin on Tuesday in Uyo. Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen stole the show with a stunning hat-trick, while Frank Onyeka added a late goal to seal the emphatic win for Nigeria....

Breaking: Nigeria Qualifies for World Cup Playoffs with 4-0 Win Over Benin

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have secured a spot in the World Cup playoffs after a commanding 4-0 victory over Benin Republic in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom capital. This...

Osimhen’s hat-trick fires Nigeria to playoff spot in 4-0 drubbing of Benin

Nigeria’s Super Eagles ended their CAF Group C World Cup qualifying campaign on a high note with a dominant 4–0 win over Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday evening. A brilliant hat-trick from Victor...