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Transfer Battle Heats Up As PSG Intensify Move For Osimhen, Porto Target Cheap Moffi Deal.
French champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are preparing to intensify their efforts to sign Victor Osimhen, with reports suggesting the Ligue 1 side are willing to enter talks over Galatasaray’s €150 million valuation of the striker.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Galatasaray have firmly stated that they will not consider any offers below their asking price for the Nigerian international, who is contracted to the Istanbul club until 2029.
PSG’s renewed interest is linked to manager Luis Enrique’s desire to bring in a more physical centre-forward, while ongoing uncertainty around Gonçalo Ramos’ long-term future has further pushed the club to search for a reliable number nine.
Spanish media outlet Diario AS reports that PSG view Osimhen as a top attacking target, though several major European clubs are also closely monitoring his situation.
The report adds that “Osimhen’s performances have drawn attention from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, with Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Arsenal, Liverpool and Juventus all monitoring his situation closely.”
The striker has been in impressive form for Galatasaray, scoring 57 goals and providing 16 assists in 73 appearances. His pace, strength, and aggressive pressing style have made him one of the most sought-after forwards in Europe.
Despite ongoing transfer speculation, Osimhen has continued to express his appreciation for life in Istanbul.
“Everything here is on another level. Galatasaray fans show you their affection both at away matches and in your private life. They are the best supporters I have seen in my entire career,” he said.
Elsewhere, FC Porto are considering a permanent deal for Terem Moffi, although they are attempting to negotiate a lower fee with OGC Nice.
Moffi joined Porto on loan in January after a fallout with some Nice supporters following a 3-1 loss to Lorient.
He has struggled for regular playing time at the Estádio do Dragão, scoring twice and providing one assist in 15 appearances, most of which came as a substitute.
Despite this, Porto are interested in keeping him beyond the current season, with the main issue being the €8 million buy option, which the club reportedly considers too high.
Portuguese sources say Porto are hoping Moffi’s unclear future at Nice could help them secure a reduced transfer fee.
“Moffi is on loan at Porto from OGC Nice, with an option to buy at €8m,” A Bola reported. “The French side do not appear to have him in their plans, and Porto will attempt to negotiate a lower fee to sign him permanently.”
Porto coach Francesco Farioli has confirmed that discussions between both clubs will determine the striker’s future.
“It is clear that both parties want to separate. We have an option to buy; we will see what happens after both sides have heard from each other and presented new conditions,” he said.
If a deal is reached, Moffi is expected to compete for a starting role next season alongside Samu Aghehowa and Deniz Gül.
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Infrastructure as a Priority: President Bola Tinubu, represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, emphasized that infrastructure is the essential foundation of his administration’s goal of fostering national prosperity.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Significance of the New Interchange: During the commissioning of the Arterial Road N16–Ring Road III Intersection connecting Jahi and Gwarimpa, the President described the project as a move toward “freedom of movement” that eliminates chronic traffic gridlock and saves time, fuel, and economic resources.
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Broad Benefits: The President noted that this connection will improve security by removing the congestion that previously hindered movement, while also helping workers return home faster.
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Renewed Hope Agenda: Framing roads as the “arteries of a nation,” the President explained that his administration’s agenda focuses on building critical infrastructure to unlock economic potential and allow Nigerians to thrive.
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National Outlook: Asserting that Nigeria is “not beyond redemption,” the President pointed to the successful completion of the Jahi-Gwarimpa interchange as evidence that focused leadership and political will can deliver results.
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Call for Tax Compliance: Finally, the President urged all Nigerians and FCT residents to diligently pay their taxes and levies, noting that these contributions are vital for the government to undertake further development projects.
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Staff Suspension: INEC has suspended an electoral officer suspected of being involved in the unauthorized release of voter information.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Context of the Breach: The issue emerged after voter registration details for actor and politician Emeka Ike were circulated publicly during a dispute related to a political party primary in the Federal Capital Territory.
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Infrastructure Integrity: Preliminary investigations conducted by the commission concluded that there was no hack of its ICT infrastructure, nor was there a broader breach of the national voter register.
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Method of Access: The data was reportedly accessed through authorized credentials held by a staff member participating in the Continuous Voter Registration process.
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Status of Investigations: INEC confirmed that the involved officer was immediately suspended and removed from their duties pending the conclusion of further investigations.
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Collaboration with Authorities: INEC has finished its internal probe and referred the case to the police, the Department of State Services (DSS), and data protection regulators.
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Limited Impact: The commission emphasized that the incident was isolated to a single voter record and did not compromise the data of its more than 90 million registered voters.
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Commitment to Security: Moving forward, INEC intends to enhance its data protection protocols and collaborate with security agencies, civil society organizations, and regulators to ensure the safety of citizens’ personal information.
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Case Adjournment: The Court of Appeal in Abuja has postponed the hearing of an appeal regarding the potential deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, and three other political parties until July 7.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Procedural Delay: The court moved the hearing date from June 25 to allow the involved parties sufficient time to file and exchange their briefs of argument.
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Reasoning for New Date: Although Accord Party counsel, Musibau Adetunbi (SAN), requested a three-day window to file, Justice Abubakar Mohammed explained that the panel’s upcoming official commitments necessitated selecting July 7 as the earliest available date.
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Background of the Dispute: The appeal follows a Federal High Court ruling by Justice Peter Lifu, which ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the ADC, Accord Party, Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) for allegedly failing to meet constitutional performance benchmarks.
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INEC’s Position: INEC has challenged this deregistration order, arguing that these parties met the necessary constitutional thresholds by securing elective positions in previous elections and providing certificates of return as evidence.
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Stay of Execution: On June 16, the Court of Appeal previously ordered a stay of execution on the Federal High Court’s judgment, preventing INEC from proceeding with the deregistration until the current appeal is decided.
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Procedural Criticism: The appellate court had previously criticized Justice Lifu for ignoring an earlier order to suspend proceedings, noting that such an action undermined the established hierarchy of the courts.
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Origin of the Suit: The original legal challenge was filed by the National Forum of Former Legislators, who argued that these specific parties failed to meet the electoral performance standards required by the 1999 Constitution and the 2022 Electoral Act.
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