Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie has officially re-signed with the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Bendel Insurance on a one-year deal.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The political turmoil within the Edo State House of Assembly deepened on Monday as lawmakers officially escalated actions against the former Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, converting his prior status into a formal impeachment and indefinite suspension.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• This development follows rising tensions from the previous week when Yekini Idiaye, representing Akoko Edo Constituency I, was initially named the new Speaker.

• During Monday’s plenary session—overseen by Deputy Speaker Osamwonye Atu—it was noted that Agbebaku’s resignation notice had not been formally documented, prompting the House to proceed with an official impeachment backed by 17 members.

• The motion for the formal impeachment was moved by the Majority Leader, Sunny Ojiezele, and seconded by Ahmed Waziri, representing Etsako Central constituency.

• Alongside the leadership change, the Assembly shook up its principal officers, removing Jonathan Ibhamawu as Majority Leader and Addeh Emankhu Isibor as Deputy Majority Leader.

• Consequently, Ojiezele Osezua Sunday stepped in as the new Majority Leader, while Inegbeboh Ojie Eugene took over as Deputy Majority Leader.

• Concluding the session, Speaker Yekini Idiaye ordered the suspended former Speaker to return all government property in his possession immediately, warning that security agencies would be involved should he fail to comply or respond to the House.

South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has issued the South African Football Association (SAFA) a strict 21-day ultimatum to account for R13 million (approximately $811,535) initially allocated to implement Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in the country.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Minister McKenzie explained that he demanded the state funds back due to growing frustration over the lack of visible progress toward integrating VAR into the Premier Soccer League (PSL).

• The intervention follows mounting pressure and calls for VAR from stakeholders after several high-profile refereeing errors in the Betway Premiership.

• Providing background to the initiative, McKenzie noted that he previously took a delegation of journalists, sports administrators, and team officials to Spain and the United Kingdom to evaluate different systems and determine the best approach for South Africa.

• Speaking to media representatives following the 19th South African Sport Awards at Sun City, McKenzie confirmed that his department formally requested the return of the state funds, leading SAFA to ask for a 21-day grace period to resolve the matter.

• Expressing deep frustration with the delay, the minister emphasized his accountability for public resources, stating, “I asked them in a letter to bring back my money, the money of the state, because I am responsible for it.”

• Despite the current standoff, McKenzie reiterated his absolute commitment to bringing VAR to South African football, signaling that he remains prepared to explore alternative pathways if necessary to see the technology successfully introduced.