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January 24, 2022

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AFCON 2021: Eguavoen Steps Down As Super Eagles’ Coach After Shock Exit

Austin Eguavoen has left his role as the interim coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria after the team were eliminated from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.

The Nigerian squad lost 1 – 0 to Tunisia in the Round of 16 on Sunday night, January 23, after Youssef Msakni found the net with a long-range shot in the 47th minute of the game, which knocked the Super Eagles out of the tournament and ended Eguavoen’s hopes of keeping the job on a permanent basis.

Before the defeat, Eguavoen had led the three-time champions to three straight wins against Egypt, Sudan, and Guinea-Bissau in the Group stage.

In a post-match press conference, Eguavoen said that he has decided to return to his role as the Technical Director of the NFF.

“What happens next is that; I’m the interim coach and Technical Director of the NFF, I will go back to my position and allow the Federation make a decision on the way forward.” Eguavoen said.

Eguavoen stepped in after Gernot Rohr was sacked in December. However, the NFF announced Jose Peseiro as the new permanent coach before the AFCON kicked off.

Attention will now turn to the World Cup play-offs against Ghana fixed for March.

NAFDAC Bans Alcohol Production In Sachet And PET Bottles

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced that it has stopped the registration of alcohol in sachet, small volume PET and glass bottles below 200 millilitres.

This was disclosed in a statement released by the agency on behalf of its Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on Monday January 24.

Adeyeye said the decision to ban registration of new alcoholic drinks in sachet and small volume PET and glass bottles above 30 per cent Alcohol by Volume (ABV), was taken in line with recommendation of a high powered committee of the Federal Ministry of Health, NAFDAC and Federal Competition, Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and Industry, Association of Food, Beverages and Tobacco Employers (AFBTE), and Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria (DIBAN) in December 2018.

Manufacturers of low volume alcohol beverages (200ml) with satisfactory laboratory reports already submitted to NAFDAC for registration before the decision, have been directed to reformulate their products to stipulated standards free of charge.

Adeyeye added that the agency will ensure that the validity of renewal of already registered alcoholic products in the affected category does not exceed the year 2024.

The statement read;

“Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria was also given a matching order to embark on intensive nation-wide sensitization campaigns against underage consumption of alcohol by adolescents below the age of 18 years in the bid to stem the tide of alcohol abuse in the country.

“Producers of alcohol in sachets and small volume agreed to reduce production by 50 per cent with effect from January 31st, 2022 while ensuring the products are completely phased out in the country by 31st January 2024.

” The agency is committed to the strict implementation of the regulations and regulatory measures towards safeguarding the health of Nigerians particularly the vulnerable youths against the dangers of reckless consumption of alcohol.”

Mercy Aigbe Celebrates New Man On His Birthday

Aigbe describes Adeoti as her bestie, mentor, gist partner and many more on his birthday.

Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has penned a cute note to celebrate her new man Kazim Adeoti on his birthday.

The movie star took to her Instagram page on Monday, January 24, 2022, where she described him as her pillar and also her source of happiness.

“Handsome Bobo Yeah!!! Finally, it’s here!!!! Happy birthday to a Great Man, a man of honor, amazing personality!!!!! Your heart is so pure! Selfless in all ramifications!!! An astute businessman ( my mentor when it comes to business ), super hardworking, real estate mogul, best movie marketer! My bestie, My reality check, My gist partner!” she wrote.

“You do so so much for people around you, you are a rare Gem! A very good man, a great partner! Thank you for being a Pillar, Thank you for being a source of happiness, thank you for your endless support at all times! I am so blessed to have you in my corner .”

“As you add another year today I pray to Almighty Allah to continue to increase you in every area of your life! Grant all of your heart desires, abundant wisdom, more blessings, good health and long life! Atanda, Today I celebrate God’s Grace in your life! Happy birthday Ade Omo Ade .”