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The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, Joseph Eribo , has directed a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man identified as Deji Ojo, who was stabbed during a violent altercation in the Atikankan area of Ado Ekiti, the state capital. Ojo reportedly sustained stab wounds during a clash on Saturday evening and was later pronounced dead at a hospital where he had been rushed for medical treatment. CP Eribo, while addressing the incident, assured the public that the command will leave no stone unturned in its efforts to bring those responsible to justice. He called for calm as investigations unfold. In a statement issued on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Ekiti State Command, SP Sunday Abutu, confirmed that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident. According to the statement, “Preliminary findings show that at approximately 6:45 pm on the said date, an unidentified man arrived at Atikankan to distribute alms...

N igerian singer, Young John has said his colleague, Davido, makes him feel intimidated financially. The ‘Go Hard Or Go Home’ crooner revealed this while responding to a question during a sideline interview at the Paris Fashion Week in France. He explained that OBO’s success also inspires him to work harder. Interviewer: “Ever met someone that made you feel broke?” Young John: “Too many times, bro. Davido. Whenever I see his money, I’m like, I need to work hard and drop more songs.” In 2024, Young John revealed that he never planned on becoming an artist, explaining that he became a singer by accident. Young John started his career as a producer with Olamide’s YBNL Nation and produced multiple hit songs for Lil Kesh, Olamide himself and other artists on the label.

Denis Bouanga grabbed a dramatic extra-time winner to send Los Angeles FC into the Club World Cup with a 2-1 (extra-time) win over Mexico's Club America on Saturday. The team from Mexico City looked to have booked their place - and the guaranteed $9.5 million (£8m) participation reward - after a penalty from former  LAFC  player Brian Rodriguez in the 64th minute. But Brazilian Igor Jesus's 89th minute header for LAFC took the game into extra-time and five minutes from the end of the second period Bouanga drilled home the dramatic winner. It was a game with high stakes played in front of a boisterous crowd divided between the two teams and the tension was palpable from the outset. But it was the Californian club, who only began life in MLS seven years ago, who triumphed and earned a spot in the first edition of the expanded 32-team FIFA tournament. LAFC will line up in Group D of the Club World Cup, where they will face Premier League side  Chelse...

South Korea captain Son Heung-min will be used sparingly in their World Cup qualifiers against Iraq and Kuwait as he builds up his match fitness following his return from a foot injury, coach Hong Myung-bo said on Monday. South Korea , who lead Group B by three points, face Iraq in Basra on June 5th before returning home for their final qualifier of the third round against Kuwait five days later. The Koreans will qualify for their 11th successive World Cup if they avoid defeat by Iraq, who last month appointed former Australia boss Graham Arnold as their head coach. Son has been dealing with the injury for the past two months and was restricted to a substitute's appearance in Tottenham Hotspur's 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final. "He and I have not yet discussed exactly how much he will play. But my staff and I already know all about his drive and his desire to play," Hong told reporters. "Since we have two matches com...