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Nollywood actor, Lilian Afegbai calls out segregation in Nollywood | Pulse Nigeria

Nollywood actor, Lilian Afegbai calls out segregation in Nollywood | Pulse Nigeria

Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Lilian Afegbai recently took to Instagram to vent her frustrations over the growing divide in the industry, where creatives are labelled.  In  Nollywood, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: not all filmmakers and actors are treated equally. They are tagged as YouTube filmmakers, Netflix stars, or Amazon actors. Her fiery post shed light on an issue …

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Blood on the Sheets: Debunking virginity myths Nollywood helped spread | Pulse Nigeria

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Let’s talk about virginity. Yes, that loaded, much-debated topic that somehow manages to stay relevant even in 2025.  Recently, an Instagram post reignited this age-old conversation. The writer, reflecting on her first sexual experience as a virgin, shared, “Most of us didn’t bleed the first time, I believe it’s all a myth.” Cue the comment section: a chaotic mix of …

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Olamide excites fans as he hints at a new project set to drop soon | Pulse Nigeria

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After recently exciting listeners with a freestyle that rolls back the years, Grammy-nominated rapper Olamide has told fans they have more to look forward to. In a post on his X account, the multi-award-winning rapper revealed that he intends to release the second installment of his EP ‘Ikigai’. Olamide responded to a fan complaining that his new freestyle ‘Idan Buruku’ …

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Funke Akindele reacts to fan who asked her to have more children | Pulse Nigeria

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Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has responded to an overzealous fan who urged her to give her twin sons a sibling. In the now-viral clip from Akindele’s Snapchat account, a fan named Remmy said to her, “The twins need a new brother/sister.” The actress found the fan’s comment humorous, telling her that she would hand the baby over to …

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Nigeria police rescue 207 abducted children, foil multiple bandits attacks across several states

Nigeria police rescue 207 abducted children, foil multiple bandits attacks across several states

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued 207 abducted children nationwide and thwarted multiple bandit attacks across several states. Force Spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, January 20, 2025, said operatives also neutralized threats and recovered sophisticated arms and ammunition.  Adejobi said police dismantled a syndicate involved in child abduction and trafficking in …

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Arelle Tones: The story of an artist bridging two worlds | Pulse Nigeria

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In a world where music transcends boundaries, Arelle Tones (pronounced “Are-El”) is an artist who effortlessly bridges cultures blending the vibrancy of his African heritage with the diverse musical influences of his American upbringing. Born in Denver and raised in Aurora, Colorado, Arelle’s sound is a testament to his rich duality, offering listeners an experience that is both familiar and …

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It’s a slap in our face, Nigeria shouldn?t have accepted to be a BRICS partners – Akinyemi

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Former Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, has criticized Nigeria’s designation as a partner country by BRICS, stating that the nation deserves full membership in the multinational bloc.   Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, January 20, the political science professor described the status granted to Nigeria as a slight on the country, given its economic standing …

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Kemi Badenoch?s criticisms of Nigeria won?t affect investor confidence – Tinubu’s aide, Bwala says

Kemi Badenoch?s criticisms of Nigeria won?t affect investor confidence - Tinubu

Daniel Bwala, special adviser on policy communication to President Bola Tinubu, has dismissed recent criticisms of Nigeria by Kemi Badenoch, a UK politician and leader of the Conservative Party, describing them as politically driven attempts to gain favour within her party.   Last week, Badenoch compared the UK to Nigeria during a speech about governance, stating she did not want …

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