Veteran Yoruba actress, Yetunde Wunmi, has revealed the sacrifices she made for her career. The 64-year-old during an interview with BBC Yoruba, said she started her career as a stage performer in 1982 under Sunday Akinola’s ‘Feyi Kogbon’ theatre group. Narrating her nearly four-decade-long experience in the movie industry, Yetunde Wunmi explained that her marriage ended due to her passion for acting. “I cannot forget Adelove. He brought the stage drama to Danjuma film close to where I lived then. He wore all white that day and came with a white car. “Everybody ran towards him and I also went…
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Former Brazilian World Cup winner, Ronaldinho, has told Andres Iniesta that football fans will miss two things about him. Ronaldinho said this while paying an emotional tribute to Iniesta after Spanaird announced his retirement from football on Tuesday. The Brazilian and Iniesta were former teammates for five seasons at Barcelona. However, in an Instagram post, Ronaldinho said Iniesta’s ‘quality and elegance’ in the field will be missed. “Day to celebrate your career. We will miss your quality and elegance in the field,” Ronaldinho posted alongside a picture of he and Iniesta. “It was a pleasure playing with you! Hope to…
A chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) in Imo State, Hon Stephen Aneme, has called on party members who are yet to embrace the new national leadership of the party led by Senator Esther Nenadi Usman to do so for the peace and progress of the party. He made the call while pointing out what he described as the unbecoming attitude of the immediate past National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure, and his Imo State counterpart, Callistus Ihejiagwa, who he said are yet to recognize the national caretaker committee, urging them to do so for the betterment of the…
AS Roma are lining up a January bid for Nottingham Forest defender, Ola Aina. According to reports, Roma are looking for options in the full-back position. Aina is a well known figure in the Italian top-flight, having spent time with Torino in the past. The Nigerian’s contract with Premier League club, Nottingham Forest will expire next summer. The Tricky Trees also want the 28-year-old to sign an extension. According to report, Roma will need from €12m to €15m to secure Aina’s signature. He scored two goals and provided seven assists in 113 appearances for Torino. Transfer: AS Roma plan January…
The Postmaster General of the Federation and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Postal Service, Tola Odeyemi, has reiterated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to revolutionizing the country’s postal sector. Odeyemi disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday to mark this year’s World Post Day. Commenting on this year’s theme, “150 years of enabling communication and empowering peoples across nations,” she said that it is not just to mark an occasion but to honor a legacy—a legacy that spans 150 years. This is as Odeyemi unveiled the NIPOST Agency Banking Solution (POTMONI) as part of the activities slated to…
Juventus midfielder, Paul Pogba, is reportedly in advanced talks with Olympic Marseille for a surprise transfer move. According to respected journalist Malick Traore (via Goal), both parties have reportedly been in talks for several weeks and Pogba could sign for the French Ligue 1 side in January, 2025 when he is allowed to begin training again. This is coming after the Court of Arbitration in Sport, CAS, recently reduced the ban imposed on Pogba for testing positive for testosterone to 18 months. However, Pogba may not play for Juventus again despite his earlier ban of four years has been reduced…
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has reacted to the appointment of Mr Alfred Agaba Abah as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Civil Service Matters by President Bola Tinubu. Walson-Jack highlighted that Mr Abah’s appointment is a historic milestone, marking the first time such a position has been created within the Nigerian Civil Service. She emphasized that this strategic decision reflects the Tinubu administration’s commitment to advancing ongoing reform efforts aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Civil Service. The HoSF described Abah as an accomplished administrator…
Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) has reacted to the Federal High Court ruling, whiched affirmed Barrister Julius Abure as the authentic national chairman of the party. Obi stated that he had met with Governor Alex Otti of Abia State along with the Caretaker Chairman and Secretary of the Labour Party. DAILY POST reported that the court declared the 2024 Labour Party national convention held in Nnewi, which reelected Abure, valid, stating that the convention was in line with all laid-down laws in Nigeria. However, reacting on Wednesday to the matter, Obi, in a post on his X…
The Kwara State Fire Service saved N17 billion worth of property from fire disasters in the third quarter of 2024, June-September. The state Commissioner for Works and Transport, Abdulqoyyum Olododo, disclosed this at the quarterly Ministerial Press briefing of the state government in Ilorin on Wednesday. Speaking through the Director of Civil Engineering of the Ministry of Works, Engr Moshood Akanbi, the commissioner further disclosed that property worth N817 million was lost in fire incidents during the period under review. About 19,509 defaulters were sanctioned between June and September this year, while 75 road projects were either constructed or rehabilitated…
Nigeria and Ghana will battle for a place at the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN). DAILY POST reports that the second qualifying round contest will hold in December, 2024. The Black Galaxies will host the first leg between December 20-22. The reverse leg will take place in Nigeria between December 27-29. The winner will secure a berth at CHAN 2024 to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Ghana eliminated Nigeria to secure qualification to the last edition of the CHAN tournament in Algeria. CHAN 2024 qualifier: Nigeria, Ghana rekindle rivalry