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NBA star Brandon Clarke has d!ed at age 29.   Clarke's de@th was announced on Tuesday, May 12,  by his team, the Memphis Grizzlies, and his agency, Priority Sports. A cause of de@th was not announced.   The Grizzlies said in a statement that they "are heartbroken by the tragic loss" of Clarke.   "Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better person whose impact on the organization and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten," the team said.   Priority Sports said in a statement that it is "just impossible to put into words how much he'll be missed."   Clarke was drafted in the first round by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2019 and was traded two weeks later to Memphis, where he played his entire seven-year career.   "As one of the longest-tenured members of the Grizzlies, Brandon was a beloved teammate and leader who played the game with enormous passion and grit," the NBA said in a statement. "Our thou...

The Oyo State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed a unanimous vote of confidence in Governor Seyi Makinde and Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin, dismissing reports of an alleged impeachment plot in the state. The resolution followed plenary in Ibadan, where lawmakers reaffirmed their support for both the executive and legislative leadership. Moving the motion, the Majority Leader, Sanjo Adedoyin, described the rumours as baseless and politically motivated. In his submission, he characterised the allegations as “baseless, distracting, and politically motivated.” He said, “The Assembly remains united and committed to its constitutional responsibilities, and no formal communication or process suggesting impeachment had been initiated within the chamber.” The lawmakers also noted recent political speculations, including claims linking Makinde, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, and some legislators to alleged plots against one another, describing them as unfounded. There h...