Davido faces calls to apologise as Osimhen transfer price drops
Davido has been urged by lawyer Timothy Tugbiyele to apologise to Governor Monday Okpebholo after sharing what appeared to be the governor’s WAEC result online. In sports, Galatasaray has reportedly reduced their asking price for Victor Osimhen amid transfer interest. Meanwhile, opposition parties are considering a single candidate for the 2027 presidential election, and new rules have been introduced for civil service promotions. Economists have also criticised Nigeria’s fiscal transparency following a recent US assessment.
What we know
- Lawyer Timothy Tugbiyele criticised Davido for posting Monday Okpebholo’s alleged WAEC result and called for an apology.
- Galatasaray reportedly reduced their asking price for Victor Osimhen to €65m, attracting interest from Al Hilal.
- Opposition leaders including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso are being urged to unite ahead of the 2027 election.
- The National Council on Establishments stated that professional membership is not compulsory for civil service promotion.
- Economists supported a US report faulting Nigeria’s fiscal transparency, citing issues like incomplete budget information and lack of audit independence.
