Turkish football expert, Zengi reveals No European club can match Galatasaray’s salary offer for Victor Osimhen

Turkish football expert Devrim Zengi has stated that no European club can compete with the lucrative salary package that Galatasaray is offering to Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen.

The Nigerian international has become one of the most sought-after players in the current transfer window after an outstanding season with the Turkish giants.

In an interview with Habersarikirmizi, Zengi explained that many European clubs are reluctant to pursue Osimhen due to his upcoming international commitment at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place later this year.

“This year, the Africa Cup of Nations will take place for about a month, and Osimhen is expected to participate,” Zengi said. 

“That means he could miss 4–5 matches, and some clubs are reluctant to sign players who will be absent for that duration.”

Despite this, Zengi expressed confidence that Osimhen would remain at Galatasaray, stating that a decision should be finalised within a few days.

“No matter how much European clubs offer, they simply cannot match Galatasaray’s salary package,” he added. 

“He has already ruled out a move to Saudi Arabia, and his family is not in favor of it either.”

Osimhen’s future continues to be a major topic during the summer transfer window, with clubs like Liverpool reportedly considering ambitious moves to acquire the prolific forward.

Fomer Vice president, Namadi Sambo, moves from PDP to APC

The Former Vice President Namadi Sambo, who served under Goodluck Jonathan, has officially left the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Sambo held the position of Vice President of Nigeria from May 19, 2010, to May 29, 2015. Prior to that, he served as the Governor of Kaduna State from 2007 to 2010.

His departure from the PDP to the APC marks him as the latest high-profile politician to make this shift in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections.

Senator Natasha Akpoti's family home attacked by Armed men, one suspect arrested

Armed men have attacked the family home of the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. 

The incident occurred on Tuesday night, June 17, 2025 barely two months after a similar attack on the same home.

It was gathered that the armed men had vandalized windows before police officers, community vigilantes and youths repelled the attack.

Spokesperson of the Kogi State Police Command,  SP William Aya, who confirmed the incident to Punch on Wednesday, June 18, said one suspect identified as Jose Suberu, was apprehended at the scene of the attack. 

“Yes it’s true and one suspect, Joe Suberu was arrested at the scene. Efforts are on to arrest the fleeing others,” Aya said.

In a statement issued by the Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Media Office, it was revealed that the armed men vandalised several windows.

"However, with the swift intervention of officers from the local police station, community vigilantes, and concerned youths, the attackers were repelled and one suspect was apprehended,” the statement read. 

The media office further alleged that Suberu, a native of the community and described as a ritualist, confessed that this was his third time participating in attacks on the senator’s family residence.

A mob reportedly attempted to lynch the suspect before he was rescued and handed over to the police.

"A cutlass and charms were recovered from him. Other suspects involved in the attack, reportedly armed with dangerous weapons, remained at large at press time,” the statement added.

"A cutlass and charms were recovered from him. Other suspects involved in the attack, reportedly armed with dangerous weapons, remained at large at press time,” the statement added.

Donald Trump claims Iran was ‘weeks away’ from nuclear weapon, signals potential U.S. military action

The United State President, Donald Trump has stated that he believes Iran was just “a few weeks away” from obtaining a nuclear weapon, warning of catastrophic consequences if the Islamic Republic were to succeed.

Trump stated;

“I’ve been saying for 20 years, maybe longer, that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. I’ve been saying it for a long time, and I think they were a few weeks away from having one,”

“Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon—too much devastation. And they’d use it,” he added. “Others won’t use it, but I believe they would. So that’s it. It’s very simple.”

Trump’s alarming assertion comes amid growing tensions between Iran and Israel, with fears escalating over the potential for a broader regional war. However, his comments appear to contradict the U.S. intelligence community’s official assessment.

In March, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified that U.S. intelligence agencies “continue to assess Iran is not building a nuclear weapon and that Supreme Leader Khamenei has not authorized a nuclear weapons program since suspending it in 2003.”

Additionally, CNN reported earlier this week that, according to four individuals familiar with the matter, current intelligence estimates suggest Iran is still up to three years away from being capable of producing and delivering a nuclear weapon.

“That first night was devastating,” he said. “It really knocked the one side off—devastating. A devastating evening, day, and it pretty much proceeded that way.”

Asked about the future of the Iranian regime and the possibility of its collapse, Trump remained vague. “I have a plan for everything, but we’ll see what happens. Got a ways to go,” he said, repeating his view that Iran “should have” made a nuclear deal when they had the chance.

He also claimed that Iranian officials “want to meet” and have expressed interest in coming to the White House—though Tehran has firmly denied any such intentions.

“I haven’t closed the door on meeting with them,” Trump added.“That first night was devastating,” he said. “It really knocked the one side off—devastating. A devastating evening, day, and it pretty much proceeded that way.”

Asked about the future of the Iranian regime and the possibility of its collapse, Trump remained vague. “I have a plan for everything, but we’ll see what happens. Got a ways to go,” he said, repeating his view that Iran “should have” made a nuclear deal when they had the chance.

He also claimed that Iranian officials “want to meet” and have expressed interest in coming to the White House—though Tehran has firmly denied any such intentions.

 

“I haven’t closed the door on meeting with them,” Trump added.

CreditCorp disburses loans to 100,000 Nigerians in six months

Barely six months after receiving its seed funding, the Credit Corporation of Nigeria says it has disbursed consumer-credit facilities to over 100,000 Nigerians, 35,000 of whom are civil servants.

The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Uzoma Nwagba, revealed this on Tuesday while briefing State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Nwagba said;

“CreditCorp has signed partnership agreements with 23 licensed financial institutions, with hundreds more in the pipeline to scale the National Consumer Credit Scheme.

We got our funding a little over six months ago. As of today, we have signed on 23 financial institutions and delivered credit access to more than 100,000 people,” he stated, adding “Of that total, roughly 35,000 are federal and state civil servants.”

Nwagba hinted that early data show strong uptake for household goods, school fees and micro-enterprise equipment.

The milestone marks the first public update since President Bola Tinubu authorised CreditCorp to drive affordable consumer lending under the Renewed Hope agenda. Analysts say the latest figures—if verified—would make CreditCorp one of the fastest-scaling credit platforms in West Africa.

Nigerian software developer, Mofe Ejegi marks 10 years of tech impact

 A Nigerian software engineer Mofe Ejegi has marked a significant milestone in his career, celebrating a decade of contributing to Africa’s growing technology ecosystem.

Known for his work in mobile engineering and fintech, Ejegi reflected on ten years of professional experience in software development, from self-taught beginnings to building platforms used across multiple countries.

Originally trained as a civil engineer, Ejegi began teaching himself to code while still at university, eventually transitioning into mobile software development.

“I knew I didn’t want to end up in construction,” he said in a statement to The PUNCH on Monday. “So, I started teaching myself how to code, using whatever resources I could find online.”

That decision proved pivotal. Over the years, Ejegi has held engineering roles at fintech companies including Branch International and Yassir, where he helped develop mobile applications powering digital banking and payment services across Africa.

He currently serves as a senior Android engineer at Banque Misr, one of the oldest and largest banks in the Middle East and North Africa region.

His work focuses on designing secure and scalable mobile banking systems, with a strong emphasis on user experience and backend performance.

According to him, explained

“If an app is fast but not intuitive, people won’t trust it. And if it’s beautiful but fails under load, it’s just a pretty face,”.

Beyond his professional responsibilities, Ejegi is an active member of the developer community. He contributes to open-source projects, mentors young engineers, and participates in conversations on emerging technologies, particularly Kotlin and cross-platform development.

His technical writing has been featured on platforms like The New Stack and Andela’s blog, where he breaks down complex engineering topics for wider audiences.

Reflecting on a decade in the field, Ejegi said the journey has been defined by continuous learning and adapting to change.

“Technology changes so fast; you have to keep evolving. “Right now, I’m really interested in how we can build tools that work seamlessly across platforms without duplicating effort,” he said.

While the milestone offered a moment to reflect, Ejegi said his focus remains forward-looking.

“There’s still so much to build,”.

Ejegi’s story adds to the growing list of Nigerian tech talents shaping financial innovation and digital infrastructure on the continent and beyond.