Women’s World Cup: 7 countries qualify for Round of 16 [Full list]

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 Women’s World Cup: 7 countries qualify for Round of 16 [Full list]

At least seven countries have confirmed their spots in the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in New Zealand and Australia.

Australia and Nigeria progressed from Group B following Monday’s fixtures.

Australia went through as the group winners and Nigeria’s Super Falcons as the runner-up, ahead of Canada and the Republic of Ireland.

The likes of Spain and Japan are already through to the Round of 16 after winning their opening two matches in Group C.

Also, Switzerland and Norway progressed to the last 16 after finishing first and second in Group A, respectively.

Meanwhile, Sweden has already qualified after two games, as they currently top Group G with six points and only need a draw against Argentina to guarantee the top spot in the group.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has explained why former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, was not thoroughly quizzed when he appeared before the Senate for screening…

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has explained why former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, was not thoroughly quizzed when he appeared before the Senate for screening…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has explained why former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, was not thoroughly quizzed when he appeared before the Senate for screening as a ministerial nominee.

Wike was asked to take a “bow and go” after reading his brief profile and following an appeal by Senator Barinada Mpigi (PDP, Rivers).

Akpabio said Wike was not thoroughly grilled because the Senate had his records, having formerly served as a minister.

He said Wike had appeared before the Senate for screening when he was nominated as a minister by ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.

“Having been nominated again for a ministerial position, there is no point asking him much questions,” Akpabio said.

Niganews reports that Wike served as Minister of State for Education under Jonathan.