Today's Headlines: Why I didn’t attend APC caucus meeting – Buhari; Ogumu hails Omo-Agege at 60
Why I didn’t attend APC caucus meeting – Buhari
Source: Vanguard paper
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has explained why he did not attend the caucus meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
The ruling APC had scheduled August 2 and 3 for its national caucus and national executive committee (NEC) meetings, respectively.
The national caucus meeting took place at the presidential villa on Wednesday, while the NEC summit will assemble party leaders in Transcorp Hilton today (Thursday).
On why Buhari was unable to attend the meetings, Garba Shehu, his spokesman, in a statement, said the former president was unavailable due to some other commitments.
Ogumu hails Omo-Agege at 60
Source: Vanguard paper
The All Progressives Congress Gubernatorial coordinator in Ika North East Mr. Promise Ogumu, has congratulated the immediate past Deputy Senate President Sen Ovie Omo-Agege on his 60th birth anniversary.
Ogumu in a congratulatory message described Omo-Agege as an achiever who has impacted the people of Delta State and Nigeria with his leadership qualities.
He stated that , Omo-Agege at 60 is a blessing to Nigerians considering his legendary accomplishments.
Ogumu also commended Omo-Agege for attracting developments to Delta State and for sponsoring bills that are impactful to Nigerians.
Transfer: Chelsea agree deal to sign Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez
Source: Vanguard paper
Chelsea have agreed a deal with Brighton to sign Spanish goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
The Spain international is expected to undergo a medical soon after a fee in the region of £25million ($31.7m) was agreed between the two clubs, according to the Athletic.
The Blues have been without a second goalkeeper following the departure of Ebouard Mendy to the Saudi Pro League.
Despite featuring for the Seagulls 23 times last season, Sanchez was dropped to the bench by manager Roberto De Zerbi for Jason Steele.
The 25-year-old was not included in Brighton’s pre-season tour in the USA, where they finished 4th in the inaugural edition of the Premier League summer series.
Germany coach calls earliest Women’s World Cup exit ‘a disaster’
Source: Vanguard paper
Germany’s coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg and Germany’s goalkeeper #01 Merle Frohms react after a draw during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup Group H football match between South Korea and Germany at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane on August 3, 2023. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton / AFP)
Coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg called it “a disaster” after Germany suffered their earliest Women’s World Cup exit with a 1-1 stalemate against South Korea on Thursday.
The 2003 and 2007 champions — and one of the favourites to win the tournament — crashed out in the group stage for the first time in their history.
Debutants Morocco instead reached the last 16 after stunning Colombia 1-0 to join the South Americans on six points in Group H.
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