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The Court of Appeal has affirmed a lower court’s ruling in the case between the Nigeria Customs Service and Chikaosolu Ojukwu.    The judgment declared that personal items not intended for sale, exchange, or barter are exempt from import duties and other levies under the Customs and Excise Act.   The court further clarified that the definition of “luxury goods” …

Migration is a trending phenomenon. Couched under the familiar ‘japa‘ term for Nigerians, notable Yoruba movie stars have embraced it as much as regular citizens. While fame can be intoxicating, it can also be long-lasting. In the case of these five movie stars, they chose to live what you may refer to as ‘normal lives’ abroad despite the level of …

Rising Nigerian artist VEECEE is set to shake the streets with his new single, No Drama, releasing on 29th November 2024. Produced by Asuzu, the track is a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the struggles and aspirations of a youth navigating the complexities of street life in Nigeria. A Message from the Streets No Drama is more than just a …

Is it just me, or has Nigeria been on a film festival marathon lately? First, the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) came in like a blockbuster premiere, and just as we were catching our breath, the Lagos Fringe Film Festival pulled up with its own cinematic vibes. It’s like the universe whispered, “Let there be lights, cameras, and action—everywhere!” Now, …

Since the turn of the century, Nigerian artists have joined forces to deliver unforgettable records. Posses cut is a popular term in hip hop that refers to songs with four more successive verses from four or more rappers. The term has expanded to cover songs with four or more artists delivering different verses. On this week’s Afrobeats throwback, we will …

The ongoing case of Speed Darlington has received a new update as renowned lawyer and human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has revealed that the singer, also known as AKPI, has been transferred from Owerri to Abuja. It will be recalled that Speed Darlington was arrested for the second time in just two months during his show in Owerri, Imo State of which …

Sinach as distinguished herself as a musician per excellence. For over a decade, Sinach has impacted the global gospel music industry with a collection of her soul-lifting songs. The powerful vocalist who is a product of Christ Embassy has moved listeners across the world with her stellar music that has won her multiple accolades. In an interview with Pulse Nigeria, …

Before streaming platforms and binge-worthy web series, there were the golden days of Nigerian soap operas. Ah, the good ol’ days of Nigerian soap operas—when the internet wasn’t a thing (or at least not a thing for most of us), and your nightly entertainment depended on NTA, AIT, or STV.  Back then, soap operas weren’t just TV shows; they were …

Nollywood actress, Dayo Amusa, is once again out to address the concerns people have raised regarding her baby’s paternity since she put to bed recently. The 41-year-old film star during a recent TikTok live session addressed the matter clearly and firmly. She insisted that it’s nobody’s business who the father of her child is and it’s nobody’s duty to congratulate …

Davido has announced that he has a new album on the way. In a recent interview with The Baller Alert, Davido talked about his upcoming album while also announcing a new single featuring Chike and Odumodublvck. In the interview, Davido talked about his recent birthday concert in Atlanta that had in attendance multiple stars including Odumodublvck, Musa Keys, Mayorkun, Darkoo, …