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The inclusion of a naming ceremony in the programme for singer L.A.X's Islamic wedding has raised questions about his wife's religious identity. However, reports of the event have not established that she converted to Is…
For many young Nigerians, earning a living no longer has to mean waking up every morning, dressing up and travelling to an office. With a smartphone, an internet connection and the right skills, some young people are fin…
How Social Media Has Changed the Way Young Nigerians Earn a Living Making money in Nigeria has become difficult for many young people. Finding a good job after graduation is not easy, and even those who are employed some…
A new voice AI technology from VoxNexus is bringing artificial intelligence closer to the way many people already use their Android phones: without depending on a constant internet connection. The Singapore-based company…
The sports world has turned its eyes toward West Africa as Senegal officially kicked off the 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Hosted at the magnificent Stade Abdoulaye Wade in Diamniadio, near the capital city of Dakar, this gr…
Ayra Starr got fans talking on February 24, 2026, after sharing a short music teaser on her official Instagram page. The clip opened with the singer saying, “Yep, play,” before giving listeners a preview of a track that…
Queen Máxima visit puts Ghana money talk on stage Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has arrived in Ghana on a three-day visit to increase financial wellbeing and encourage more people to access useful financial services. T…
Cities in Africa are growing rapidly, and Angola’s capital, Luanda, could soon become one of the continent’s biggest urban centres. According to a report by Pulse Nigeria published on November 3, 2026, Luanda is projecte…
Nigeria's Flamingos have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after securing an impressive 2-1 victory over Mexico in their Round of 16 clash in Morocco. It was a hard-fought p…
Brighton Stun Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium Brighton and Hove Albion produced a remarkable performance to defeat Manchester City 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, October 31, 2026, leaving the home supporter…
Nigeria’s bustling music scene is once again dominating conversation waves, with a fresh New Music Friday lineup bringing some of the country’s biggest heavyweights back into the spotlight. As reported by Pulse Nigeria…
Many African students searching for scholarships abroad are losing time and money to the same trap: old deadlines reposted as new, and fake pages that look real. A flyer says "Deadline December 15, apply now!" You pay so…
Filmhouse Group, which describes itself as West Africa's largest entertainment provider, is partnering with the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) again for the 2026 edition. Pulse Nigeria reports that this year…
A Nigerian startup focused on training and providing artificial intelligence engineers has raised pre-seed funding, bringing fresh attention to Africa’s growing technology industry. Nigerian AI engineering startup Talent…
Move over, Hollywood—Kenya's entertainment scene just hosted the ultimate celebration of love! Popular Kikuyu comedian and digital star Bryan Muiruri, famously known as Kufai, officially tied the knot with his longtime s…
Rising Lionesses Make History as Kenya Claim Historic Rugby Gold in Dakar Kenya’s Rising Lionesses have achieved a major milestone in the country’s sporting history after defeating Australia 17–12 to win the women’s rugb…
A recently shared video clip featuring Nigerian music star Davido (David Adeleke) and his wife, Chioma Adeleke, has generated a new wave of chatter across social media platforms. What is in the Clip The clip, which has…
The global football landscape witnessed a historic shift as England captain Harry Kane officially captured the 2026 Ballon d'Or award. For years, fans and rival pundits used a lack of major team trophies to downplay Kane…
