Edo Assembly formally impeaches suspended ex-speaker, Agbebaku

 

The crisis rocking the Edo State House of Assembly took another dimension on Monday, August 24,, as lawmakers formally impeached the erstwhile Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku.

Agbebaku, who represents Owan West Constituency, had, on Monday, August 17, 2026, resigned his position as the Speaker of the House.

Yekini Idaiye, the lawmaker representing Akoko-Edo 1, was then elected in his place as the new Speaker. Following Agbebaku’s resignation as Speaker, the House suspended him indefinitely. The House also removed two other principal officers from their positions.

Jonathan Ibhamawu was sacked as the Majority Leader, while Addeh Emankhu Isibor was removed as Deputy Majority Leader. Ibhamawu, representing Esan West Constituency, was replaced by Ojiezele Osezua Sunday, who represents Esan South-East Constituency, while Addeh Isibor, representing Esan North-East 1, was replaced by Inegbeboh Ojie Eugene, from Igueben constituency.

On Monday, August 24, 2026, seven days after the initial controversy, the House converted Agbebaku’s resignation to impeachment.

Singer Poco Lee remanded in UK prison, to appear in London court in September – Nigerians in UK leader says

 The founder of the Community of Nigerians in the UK, Benjamin Kuti aka Oluomo of Derbu, has confirmed that popular Nigerian dancer, Iweh Odinaka aka Poco Lee, is currently being held on remand in the United Kingdom over an alleged ass@ult offence.

In a statement released on X today August 24, Kuti said Poco Lee is expected to appear before the Snaresbrook Crown Court in London in for a plea hearing.

He also said he intends to attend the proceedings and offer support to the Nigerian entertainer.

Damola Aiyeola at 60: Aare Adetola Emmanuel king Hails A Life Dedicated To Faith, Family and Service.

The National President of the Remo Secondary School Old Students Association (RSSOSA), Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has celebrated the National Vice President of the Association’s UK Branch, Mr. Damola Aiyeola, on the occasion of his 60th birthday, describing him as a God-fearing family man, committed leader and an exemplary Old Student whose years of service have continued to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and the development of Remo Secondary School and beyond. 

In a special birthday message marking the significant milestone, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking described Aiyeola’s 60 years as a life of purpose, faith, family, leadership and service, noting that his contributions to RSSOSA demonstrate a deep understanding of the responsibility that comes with belonging to an association of Old Students.

Nigeria Women’s Beach Volleyball Team qualifies for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

 Nigeria’s women’s beach volleyball team has qualified for the Olympic Games for the first time after defeating Morocco 2-0 in the final of the 2026 CAVB Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship in Alexandria, Egypt, on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

The victory secured Nigeria’s place at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, United States, where the team will represent the continent in the beach volleyball event.

Former world champion boxer, Zolani Tete, has been shot de@d outside his home in South Africa at the age of 38.

The South African boxer was arriving at his residence in Mdantsane, in the Eastern Cape, and waiting for his gate to open when two armed men wearing balaclavas got out of a vehicle and opened fire, police said.

A 27-year-old woman travelling with him was shot multiple times and taken to hospital, according to Gayton McKenzie, South Africa's sports, arts and culture minister, who confirmed the boxer's death on Friday.

"I will not speculate about who did this or why," McKenzie said. Police have begun an investigation and the motive remains unclear.

Quality Control Music co-founder Pierre "P" Thomas has been hospitalized after suffering a heart attack .

 Quality Control Music co-founder Pierre "P" Thomas has been hospitalized after suffering a heart attack .

The music executive, whose roster includes artists like Lil Baby, Quavo, and JT, is currently receiving medical care, representatives for the label shared on social media.

“We want to clarify that Pierre ‘P’ Thomas is alive and currently hospitalized receiving medical care,” the statement says. “We ask that everyone keep P and his family in their thoughts and prayers and respectfully give them the privacy and space they need during this time. We deeply appreciate everyone’s concern, support, prayers, and loving energy right now.”

Owa Obokun Appeals for Peace, Seeks Forgiveness Over Fadahunsi Controversy, Urges Ijesa to Accept Election Results and Look Beyond 2026

The Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, His Imperial Majesty, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, has appealed to all sons, daughters and residents of Ijesaland to remain calm and embrace peace following reports of unrest after the conclusion of the Osun State governorship election.

In a statement issued by the Palace and signed by the Chief of Staff to the Owa, Dupe Ajayi-Gbadebo, the monarch stressed that the Palace remains politically neutral and serves as a protective umbrella for all Ijesa people, regardless of their political affiliations.

The Owa urged citizens to accept the outcome of the election in good faith, describing the result as the will of Almighty God for the present season.

His Imperial Majesty also appealed to those who emerged victorious to demonstrate humility, while urging those who lost to show true sportsmanship.

The monarch reminded the people that political differences should not destroy the bonds that unite Ijesaland.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez’ intimate wedding ceremony held in their living room in Portugal

 Details of Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez’s intimate wedding ceremony have emerged.

The billionaire footballer, 41, made headlines last week when he got married to his long-time partner, 32, in an ‘intimate and private’ ceremony, a year after he popped the question with a £3million ring.

Vogue Magazine has now released photos from the wedding, revealing that Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez exchanged vows in the living room of their £30 million mansion in Cascais, Portugal.

See the 4 African countries that the US has ended temporary protection for

 The Trump administration has ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Cameroon, Ethiopia, Somalia, and South Sudan living in the United States as part of a broader rollback of humanitarian immigration programs.

The move affects eligible nationals from these four African nations who relied on TPS to remain and work legally in the U.S. Without another lawful immigration status, these individuals risk losing their legal standing.

TPS is a temporary humanitarian program allowing eligible nationals of designated countries to remain in the U.S. when conditions such as armed conflict, natural disasters, or extraordinary circumstances prevent safe return.

The designation does not grant permanent residency or a pathway to U.S. citizenship. Somalia is among the latest countries to face TPS termination, joining a growing list of affected nations under the administration’s immigration policy shift.

Countries affected by the broader TPS rollback: Afghanistan, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Haiti, Honduras, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Somalia, South, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen,

For affected individuals without an alternative valid immigration status, the end of TPS protection leads to the revocation of employment authorization and raises fears of potential deportation.

The management of Abia State University, ABSU has suspended a lecturer, Professor Nnamdi Nwaeze of the Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences.

 

Nwaeze had alleged on Facebook that some professors in the institution are earning less than N400,000 monthly. 

He also claimed that some commercial tricycle riders make more money monthly than what professors receive in Abia State University. 

Reacting, the management of Abia State University said the social media posts made by Professor Nnamdi Nwaeze were inimical to the interests of the institution. 

The statement suspending the professor was released on Thursday, August 13, and signed by Chijioke Nwogu, the Public Relations Officer/Deputy Registrar of the institution. 

Court sentences man to life imprisonment for r@ping 9-year-old girl in Delta State

 ‎The High Court of Justice of Delta State, sitting in the Asaba Judicial Division, has sentenced Abubakar Mohammed to life imprisonment for r@ping a nine-year-old girl in Asaba, Oshimili South Local Government Area of the state.

Justice Onome Marshal-Umukoro, who presided over the case, delivered the judgment on Monday, August 10, 2026, in Charge No. DTHC/ASB/CR/26/2025, State v. Abubakar Mohammed.

‎Mohammed was prosecuted by the Delta State Ministry of Justice under Sections 3(1)(a) and 4(1) of the Delta State Violence Against Persons Law, 2020.

‎The prosecution was led by Mrs. Victoria Ibegbulem, Principal State Counsel in the S3xual Offences Unit of the Ministry of Justice.