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The British police have arrested three suspects in connection with the fatal stabbing of British-Nigerian musician Mark Orabiyi, whose death has sparked an ongoing murder investigation in London.

Orabiyi, 35, reportedly sustained multiple stab wounds during an incident at a residential property on Rayleigh Road on Friday.

Emergency responders rushed to the scene after receiving distress reports, but efforts to save him proved unsuccessful.

According to the Metropolitan Police, officers arrived alongside paramedics and discovered the victim critically injured in the garden of the property. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.

While formal identification procedures are yet to be completed, authorities confirmed that the deceased has been identified as Mark Orabiyi. Specialist officers are currently providing support to his family.

In an emotional tribute, family members described him as a cherished son, brother, uncle and friend whose life positively impacted many people.

“Mark brought joy, kindness and warmth to everyone around him. His remarkable talent and generous spirit touched countless lives, and his memory will remain with us forever,” the family said.

Police disclosed that three suspects, two men and a woman, were arrested shortly after the incident as part of the investigation.

A 27-year-old man was subsequently released on bail pending further inquiries, while a 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were released after questioning with no further action taken against them.

Investigators also revealed that a second victim, a 20-year-old man, suffered multiple stab wounds during the incident and was taken to the hospital for treatment. His injuries were described as non-life-threatening.

Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke, who is leading the investigation, described the killing as tragic and appealed to members of the public to assist detectives with information that could help establish the circumstances surrounding the attack.

“This is a deeply upsetting incident, and our thoughts remain with Mark’s family and loved ones. Our investigation is progressing, and we urge anyone who was in the area at the time or may have captured relevant CCTV or video footage to contact the police,” she said.

Authorities say inquiries remain ongoing as detectives work to establish the events that led to the fatal attack and identify those responsible.

Three held as police probe killing of British-Nigerian musician in London

Ghanaian-American singer, Amaarae has claimed that Janet Jackson is more deserving of the title “King of pop” than her late brother, Michael Jackson. 

The ‘Sad Girls Love Money’ crooner made the claim while speaking on the impact of Janet Jackson’s 1997 album ‘The Velvet Rope’ Pitchfork.

“Every Janet Jackson’s album is fantastic. But ‘The Velvet Rope’ is the best. If I was conscious in 1997 when the album dropped, I would have played it nonstop. It’s so vulnerable, sexy, aggressive and experimental. 

“Janet, to me, is the real king of pop. No shade to Michael Jackson,” she said. 

‘Real King of Pop is Janet Jackson, not Michael Jackson’ – Singer, Amaarae claims

Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Kola, has revealed that he has not been lucky with love.

Speaking ahead of the reunion, which premiered on Monday night, Kola said he has had a rough love journey. 

According to him, love has shown him “shege.”

He, however, said he is grateful to have experienced love.

“Love has shown me shege. The funny thing is that some people die without never falling in love. So, the joy is that every time you fall in love, you should be happy that you are in love because not everyone gets to experience it,” he said. 

DAILY POST recalls that during the show, Kola was famous for relentlessly expressing his love for Dede, who never reciprocated.

After the show, Dede said she still wouldn’t have considered Kola even if she doesn’t have a boyfriend outside.

She explained that the Canada-based businessman was not her ideal man.

BBNaija Reunion: ‘Love has shown me shege’ – Kola

Big Brother Naija Season 10 Reunion has began airing on Monday, June 8, and fans are noticing the conspicuous absence of one of the former housemates, Ivatar.

DAILY POST reports that all the 29 housemates, including Faith, who was disqualified from the show, were in attendance except Ivatar. 

As expected, viewers are already asking why the South Africa-based DJ was absence at the reunion. 

Despite concerns by viewers, especially Ivatar’s fans, neither Ivatar nor the organisers have address her absence at the reunion. 

Meanwhile, the first episode of the BBNaija 10/10 Reunion was aired on Monday night, with the fight between Thelma Lawson and Big Soso stealing the highlight. 

The duo got involved in a heated argument after Big Soso tried to defend Isabella from Thelma.

During the argument, Big Soso boasted about owning a company in the UK and being wealthy than Thelma, a skincare entrepreneur based in Port Harcourt. 

Thelma said she was furious because Big Soso “bought” a problem that wasn’t hers, but Soso responded that she bought it because she has the money to, sparking cheers from her colleagues. 

BBNaija10: Ex-housemate, Ivatar’s absence at reunion sparks reactions

Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Zita has revealed why she broke up with her colleague and boyfriend on the show, Danboskid.

Speaking in the first episode of the reunion aired on Monday, Zita explained that the Danboskid she met after the show was different from the one he knew on the show.

She, however, clarified that they are still “friends” despite the breakup.

“Danboskid and I are cool and we are friends. Danboskid on the show was different from post-show,” she stated.

Danboskid also confirmed their split but added that they separated amicably. 

“We are still cool,” he said. 

BBNaija Reunion: Danboskid on show was different from post-show – Zita