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Two goals from Victor Moses and Obinna Nsofor, Saturday, sealed Nigeria’s ticket for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil at the expense of mouthy Ethiopia who crashed out on a 4-1 goals aggregate. The Eagles playing before a capacity crowd at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar, reputed as the cleanest city in Nigeria, struck first through Moses from the penalty spot on 20 minutes and Nsofor who came in for Moses, whose perfect free kick sailed beyond the Ethiopian goalkeeper in the 83rd minute to sealed victory for the Eagles. With the victory, the Eagles tutored by Stephen Keshi, a man of history, became the first African side to qualify for the 2014 Mundial. Follow us on twitter Click here

Governor Adams Oshiomhole cele brated his 5th anniversary as governor of Edo state last Tuesday in grand style. After the colourful occasion, Oshiomhole discussed national issues and his life as a widower with journalists and he declared that his greatest regret in life today is the death of his dear wife Clara. He spoke on other national issues. Excerpts: By SIMON EBEGBULEM, Benin City It’s your  5th anniversary as Governor of Edo State, but your opponents would feel this elaborate  celebration was a waste of state resources We are not like any other government, our selling point is the trust line between the governed and the government and every responsible and honest steward must as a matter of duty and obligation account to his master.  I’m the steward of EdoState. I have the privilege to be entrusted with the management of the resources of the state and the state is not made up of few elites but of people in the rural areas and as well those in the Urban area. ...