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The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, has resigned and stepped down from his role with immediate effect. Ngelale said the decision was taken after significant consultations with his family over the past days as his medical situation had worsened. He made this known in a statement issued on Saturday, adding that he has sent a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. Ngelale explained that he has also stepped down as the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action and Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen.

Amaka Clears Air on Toronto Police Interaction, Denies Arrest Claims. Amaka has refuted recent media reports, claiming she was arrested and detained by Toronto police. According to Amaka, she was not charged with any crime. Instead, she was invited by the police following a report from the Nigerian government. During her interaction with Canadian authorities, Amaka presented video evidence demonstrating that her actions were in response to threats against the Igbo nation in Nigeria from some people of Benin and Yoruba descent. After reviewing the evidence, the police concluded that she had no further questions to answer and allowed her to leave. At the same time, the Canadian government used the opportunity to call on the Nigerian government to address its internal tribal issues through peaceful and amicable solutions.

Nigeria are facing their former coach Gernot Rohr as the two sides meet in the bid to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria will be at home at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, a venue where they were held to a 1-1 draw by Bafana Bafana in a 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier in June.  AFCON qualifiers 2023  Kick-off time Game: Nigeria vs Benin Date: 07 September 2024 Kick-off: 18h00 SA Time - 17h00 Nigerian Time Venue: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium The Super Eagles are under interim coach Augustine Eguavoen after German Bruno Labbadia withdrew from his appointment as Nigeria's coach. Nigeria possible lineup XI: Nwabali, Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel, Bassey, Tanimu, Ndidi, Onyedika, Iwobi, Chukwueze, Lookman, Osimhen The Cheetahs have won their last two games and that could give them confidence going into Saturday's match. Steve Mounie will captain Benin who will be banking on his experience to lead them in such a big game. Benin possible lineup XI: Dandjinou, Hounton...