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Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro is retaining Francis Uzoho as the team's first-choice goalkeeper for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire.

During a media briefing in Lagos before the team's departure to Abidjan on Tuesday, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau revealed that it required considerable persuasion to convince the Portuguese coach to consider inviting Stanley Nwabili, the goalkeeper from Chippa United in South Africa, for the Africa football tournament.

Addressing concerns about the goalkeeping situation in the Super Eagles, Alhaji Gusau emphasized that the coach, Peseiro, had the final say and remained steadfast in his confidence in Uzoho.

He further explained that despite efforts to introduce alternatives like Nwabili and Ojo Olorunleleke, Peseiro initially favored Adebayo Adeleye, a goalkeeper from Israel who plays for Hapoel Jerusalem in the Israeli Premier League.

Gusau noted that persuasions led to the inclusion of Ojo in the team, and Nwabili was invited after Peseiro reviewed his performance in the South African league..

Source: https://www.netizenparrot.com.ng/2024/01/afcon-2023-peseiro-maintains-faith-in.html

Renowned civil society organizations and pro-democracy advocates, including the Civil Society Groups for Good Governance, the Arewa Voters Assembly (AVA), the Progressive Action for Justice Unity and Democracy (PAJUD), and Shehu Sani, have strongly opposed attempts to tarnish the reputation of Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, amidst the unfolding scandal involving the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu.

Accusations have been leveled against the minister, alleging his involvement in a contracts award controversy at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. A leaked document revealed that New Planet Project Limited, a company founded by Tunji-Ojo, secured a N438 million consultancy contract from the ministry.

Source: https://www.netizenparrot.com.ng/2024/01/n438m-contract-controversy-shehu-sani.html

In preparation for the AFCON showdown in Ivory Coast, the Super Eagles, three-time AFCON champions, are part of the 24 national teams set to compete for a fourth continental crown.

However, Opta's AI-driven insights, in collaboration with BBC Sport, reveal that Nigeria is ranked as the sixth most likely nation to secure victory in the upcoming tournament, slated to commence this weekend.

According to the report, defending champions Senegal

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Saudi Arabia has significantly revised its estimates for the value of untapped mineral resources, marking a substantial increase from $1.3 trillion in 2016 to an impressive $2.5 trillion. The announcement was made during the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, where lucrative deals were being finalized, as reported by ministers to CNBC.

Minister of Mineral Resources and Industry, Bandar Al Khorayef, expressed excitement over this development, attributing it to the strategic efforts of the past four years. The newfound mineral wealth includes gold, copper, phosphate, and rare earth elements, presenting an additional source of prosperity alongside the nation's substantial oil reserves.

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Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu CFR is a name synonymous with success, philanthropy, and a deep-rooted commitment to family values. This comprehensive article delves into the life and achievements of this remarkable Nigerian economist and philanthropist.



Childhood and Family


Born on March 22, 1963, in Jos, Plateau, Nigeria, Tony Elumelu came into the world as a son to Suzanne and Dominic Elumelu. His roots trace back to Onicha-Ukwu in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State.

https://www.netizenparrot.com.ng/2023/09/tony-elumelu-remarkable-journey-of.html

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