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Benin Coach Rohr Names 24-Man Squad for AFCON Qualifiers Against Nigeria, Libya
The Cheetahs of Benin, under head coach Gernot Rohr, have announced a 24-man squad for their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Nigeria and Libya.
The squad includes key players like goalkeeper Saturnin Allagbe, Olivier Verdon, and Junior Olaitan, along with captain Steve Mounie, Jodel Dossou, and Aiyegun Tosin.
Benin will face Nigeria’s Super Eagles on November 14 at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, before traveling for an away match against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights on November 18.
Currently, Benin sits second in Group D with six points from four games, aiming to secure qualification with these upcoming fixtures.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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