VETERAN JOURNALIST AND FORMER NIGERIAN AMBASSADOR DELE COLE DIES AT 86.(PHOTO).

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Veteran Journalist and Former Nigerian Ambassador Dele Cole Dies at 86 Prominent Nigerian diplomat and veteran media executive Ambassador Dele Cole has passed away at the age of 86. Family sources confirmed that the elder statesman died on Thursday morning. A Distinguished Career in Journalism Cole built an influential career that bridged the worlds of media and public service. He notably served as the Managing Director of the Daily Times, steering one of Nigeria's most historical and prominent national newspapers at the height of its reach. Diplomatic Engagements in South America Beyond his contributions to Nigerian journalism, Cole was appointed by the federal government to serve as Nigeria's ambassador to two major South American nations, Argentina and Brazil. His diplomatic postings reflected the high regard he commanded within Nigerian foreign affairs and governance. His passing marks the loss of a key figure who made significant contributions to both the freedom of the pr...

ANTONIO BANDERAS DETAILS LEAVING HOLLYWOOD AFTER MASSIVE HEART ATTACK. (PHOTO).


 Antonio Banderas details leaving Hollywood after massive heart attack


Antonio Banderas has spoken candidly about how his near-fatal heart attack in 2017 became a turning point in his life. 


The 65-year-old actor described the experience as a “serious warning” that forced him to reevaluate his priorities and recognize his true passion for theater. 


In the aftermath, he quit smoking, sold his private jet, and returned to his hometown of Málaga, Spain, with his longtime partner Nicole Kimpel, embracing a simpler and more grounded lifestyle.


Since then, Banderas has balanced occasional film and television roles with his work at Teatro del Soho, a nonprofit theater he owns in Málaga. 


He says the venue keeps him connected to his roots and community, bringing him more happiness than he has ever known. 


For him, the heart attack stripped away the distractions of fame and wealth, reminding him to focus on what truly matters: his craft, his heritage, and his relationships.


Looking back, Banderas has even called the health scare “one of the best things” that ever happened to him. 


He explained that facing death made him realize how much time he had wasted worrying about trivial matters. 


Now, he treasures his family including daughter Stella and stepdaughter Dakota Johnson and his vocation as an actor, while letting go of things that once seemed important but ultimately weren’t. 


For Banderas, the wake-up call gave him clarity, gratitude, and a renewed sense of purpose.

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