Euro 2024: England top group despite Slovenia dour draw
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England secured top spot in Group C despite again failing to fire at Euro 2024 as Slovenia also progressed to the knockout stages thanks to a 0-0 draw in Cologne.
The Three Lions were already assured of a place in the last 16 but were booed off in Cologne and can expect more criticism after failing to improve on underwhelming performances in edging past Serbia and drawing with Denmark.
England will have to wait until Wednesday’s final group games to find out which of the four best third-placed teams they will face in the last 16.
But more questions will be asked over one of the favourites’ ability to end a 58-year wait for major tournament glory as a star-studded forward line was snuffed out by Slovenia.
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Tinubu prays for Sanwo-Olu
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on his birthday.
This is according to a statement by the President’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale.
The statement said: “Governor Sanwo-Olu had a successful career in the private sector before joining the public service, scaling the leadership ladder.
“Mr. Sanwo-Olu was elected Governor of Lagos State in 2019 and re-elected in 2023 for a second term in office.
“The President prays for many more years in good health for the Governor and wishes him more wisdom and energy in his service to Lagos State and the nation”.
Claims of new aircraft purchase for Tinubu, Shettima, false — Akpabio
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has refuted claims that the Senate proposed new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
Akpabio, speaking through his Special Assistant on Print Media, Jackson Udom, clarified the matter during a condolence visit to Sen. Tahir Monguno over the loss of his father.
He stated that the report attributing the comment to him regarding the purchase of a new aircraft was false, labeling it as the work of propagandists and fifth columnists.
Akpabio emphasized that the Senate is focused on passing legislation that supports President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He also expressed satisfaction with the current security situation in Borno state, urging Nigerians to continue praying for the administration.
Akpabio assured that the combination of Tinubu and Shettima would bring prosperity to all, highlighting the return of peace to Borno as a result of Tinubu’s efforts.
FEC steps down memo on new national minimum wage
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The meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday stepped down deliberation on the minimum wage memorandum brought before it.
This, according to the minister of information and national orientation, Mohammed Idris, is to enable the president to consult with the 36 state governors on the matter.
Briefing correspondents after the meeting of the council at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Idris explained that the president will consult with the organized private sector before arriving at the figure that will be submitted to the National Assembly in the form of an Executive Bill as the new national minimum wage.