Daily briefing: Davido faces calls to make amends with Okpebholo, Galatasaray slashes Osimhen's valuation to €65 million, plus more major updates

Davido is facing calls to apologize to Governor Monday Okpebholo after posting his WAEC result on social media, sparking controversy and debate over the singer's actions, with lawyer Timothy Tugbiyele urging Davido to exercise humility and apologize for his response to Okpebholo's criticism of Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke.

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Tugbiyele believes that Davido's personal attack on Okpebholo was disrespectful and that he should apologize, emphasizing that political disagreements should not escalate into personal attacks, and that an apology is necessary to diffuse the situation.

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Galatasaray has reportedly reduced its asking price for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to €65m, sparking fresh transfer interest from Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal, which has contacted the Turkish club about a possible deal.

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The final decision on Osimhen's future will depend on the club's valuation being met and the player's own desires, with Al Hilal considering squad changes to accommodate the move, and Osimhen having scored 59 goals in 74 appearances for Galatasaray.

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Opposition leaders, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, are weighing their options ahead of a summit to discuss a single presidential candidate for the 2027 election, with the G-100 urging unity against the APC-led Federal Government.

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Atiku's aide, Phrank Shaibu, confirmed that the former vice president welcomes efforts to strengthen the opposition, but has not confirmed attendance at the August 18 summit, while the Obidient Movement confirmed Obi was invited to the summit.

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A recent memo from the National Council on Establishments has clarified that professional membership and certification are not compulsory requirements for appointment, promotion, or career progression in the civil service, serving instead to recognize professional proficiency and ethical standards.

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The council resolved that such requirements should serve professional development, and that the rule does not remove requirements expressly provided for under approved schemes of service, also approving a Harmonised Entry Point Framework and creating new cadres for Paramedics Assistant and Paramedics Technician.

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Economists have backed a US assessment that Nigeria fails to meet minimum fiscal transparency requirements, citing incomplete budget information, discrepancies between actual revenues and expenditures, and limited access to procurement information.

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The US Department of State emphasized that fiscal transparency is essential for building market confidence and underpinning economic sustainability, and that the assessment was not a corruption rating, with Nigeria being among 67 governments that failed to meet the requirements.