The convincing victory secured Nigeria's place in the knockout stage as they continue their pursuit of another continental title. 

The rescued victims included 163 people kidnapped from Woro Community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State and 145 others from Niger State, who were freed during a coordinated intelligence-led operation conducted in the Kainji Lake National Park Forest.

The entertainer, who was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2012, said it became increasingly difficult to combine the legal profession with entertainment as his popularity continued to rise.