Nigerian filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan has finally ended his age-long fight with his brother, Aremu Afolayan. DAILY POST reports that the two sons of the late iconic filmmaker and theatre legend Ade Love had over the years been at odds with each other. In 2018, the duo’s feud attracted public attention after Aremu claimed that their father lived in poverty despite his fame Reacting to Aremu ‘s remarks during a viral interview, Kunle called Aremu stupid. However, the siblings finally ended their rift during the wake-keep ceremony for their mother in Oyo State on Friday, November 22 2024. Speaking at the…
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Former Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka, on Saturday said Igbos would always rise above pettiness and embrace each other. Chidoka noted that quarrels and fights among Igbos are not deep-skinned because they are a class act. He made the remark while commenting on the turnout of Igbo sons and daughters during the burial of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah in Anambra State. Ubah who died in London was buried in his hometown of Umuanuka, Otolo Nnewi in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Friday. Speaking about the burial in a video he posted on X, Chidoka said: “At…
The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, has condemned the suspension of the chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum, Mamman Mike Osuman allegedly, for telling the truth to power. A statement by the group’s National President, Isah Abubakar on Saturday in Kaduna said a situation where Northern leaders prioritise self-gain to the general growth and well-being of their people was bad. ”What has the chairman said that is not the true reflection of what many could not say for fear of favour? We, the Northern youth, feel highly ashamed of the behaviour of the so-called leaders of the ACF in…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved judgement in a case filed by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, challenging a Federal High Court ruling that barred the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, from releasing monthly allocations to the state. The initial ruling, delivered on October 30 by Justice Joyce AbdulMalik of the Federal High Court, faulted Governor Fubara for presenting the 2024 budget to a four-member Rivers State House of Assembly. Justice AbdulMalik ruled that this action violated constitutional provisions and deemed the disbursement of monthly allocations by Fubara since January a breach of the constitution. The ruling also…
Tottenham Hotspur forward, Dominic Solanke hopes to visit Nigeria very soon, DAILY POST reports. The 27-year-old was born to Nigerian father and English mother. Solanke was born in Reading, Berkshire, and has never visited Nigeria. The former Chelsea player said he is keen to no more about his roots. “I haven’t actually been yet,” he told Showmax. “I definitely need to take some time off soon and go and see my roots, so hopefully in the next few years.” Solanke is not eligible to play for Nigeria again having represented England at the senior level. The striker revealed he always…
Tottenham Hotspur forward, Dominic Solanke hopes to visit Nigeria very soon, DAILY POST reports. The 27-year-old was born to Nigerian father and English mother. Solanke was born in Reading, Berkshire, and has never visited Nigeria. The former Chelsea player said he is keen to no more about his roots. “I haven’t actually been yet,” he told Showmax. “I definitely need to take some time off soon and go and see my roots, so hopefully in the next few years.” Solanke is not eligible to play for Nigeria again having represented England at the senior level. The striker revealed he always…
Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at his critics who feel he is finished. The Portuguese said he still feels the passion to win silverwares despite moving to Saudi Arabia. The former Real Madrid and Juventus star joined Al Nassr in November 2022 after leaving Manchester United. The 39-year-old has helped Al Nassr win one trophy, namely Arab Champions Cup, so far. Speaking in a video for the new Netflix documentary named Saudi Pro League: Kick Off, the Portugal national team captain clarified his intentions at his current Saudi Arabian side. He said via GOAL, “I came here to win, to…
Barcelona boss, Hansi Flick has named Inter Miami forward, Lionel Messi as the greatest footballer of all time. Flick said this in reaction to Messi’s nice comments about Barcelona team. Messi had recently branded the current Barcelona team under Flick as ‘spectacular’. The former Barcelona captain said he was hugely ‘proud’ to see how the first team is representing the club at the moment. Speaking ahead of Barcelona’s LaLiga clash with Celta Vigo on Saturday night, Flick said the Blaugrana love the fact that Messi, who left Camp Nou few years ago for Paris Saint-Germain, still follows the team. “It’s…
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, is hoping that their easier run of fixtures and shortening injury list can reignite their title ambitions. The Gunners are already nine points off the top of the table. They also failed to win their last four fixtures before the November international break. Injuries to key players, such as captain Martin Odegaard, have hampered Arteta’s team in the early part of the campaign. Arsenal have played tough away games against Tottenham, Newcastle United, Manchester City, and Chelsea in their first 11 games. And Arteta was keen to point that out ahead of their match against Nottingham…
Liverpool legend Mark Merson has predicted the outcome of this weekend’s Premier League matches. Leicester City will welcome Chelsea at the King Power Stadium in an early kick-off on Saturday afternoon. Arsenal will tackle Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening while Premier League champions Manchester City will face Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium. Southampton will host Liverpool on Sunday, and Manchester United will battle Ipswich Town in an away fixture. Providing his prediction, Lawrenson told Paddy Power: Leicester 1-2 Chelsea Arsenal 2-0 Nottingham Forest Aston Villa 3-0 Crystal Palace Bournemouth 1-1 Brighton Everton 1-1 Brentford Fulham 2-1…