Ibukunoluwa Daramola

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Plus-size model and Nollywood actress Monalisa Ayobami Stephen passes away.

1 day ago | pulse.ng | Ibukunoluwa Daramola

Popular Nollywood actress and plus-size model Monalisa Ayobami has sadly passed away after a battle with low blood sugar and subsequent internal bleeding. The tragic news was announced by the Chief Executive Officer of Best of Nollywood (BON), Seun Oloketuyi, confirmed on May 14, 2025, via an Instagram post. Oloketuyi stated that the news of her passing was confirmed by that the deceased actress’ sister. He wrote, “Brand influencer, Monalisa Ayobami Stephen is d3ad.
Everywhere is dangerous - Davido refutes harmful rhetoric about Nigeria being ‘dangerous’

1 day ago | pulse.ng | Ibukunoluwa Daramola

He encourages people to experience Nigeria for themselves. Afrobeats star Davido has pushed back against negative stereotypes portraying Nigeria as an unsafe country, calling such narratives harmful and misleading. The singer recently had an interview on the French-speaking CKO channel, speaking on his career, life in Atlanta and his new album.
Naira Abuse: TikTok stars, TobiNation, T-dollar sentenced to prison

2 days ago | pulse.ng | Ibukunoluwa Daramola

They pleaded guilty to the charges against them. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of two content creators, Tobilola Olamide, AKA “TobiNation,” and Babatunde Peter Olaitan, also known as “TDollar”, for abusing the Naira in Lagos. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) convicted them on Monday, May 6, 2025, before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos.
Cassie accuses Diddy of making sex worker urinate in her mouth

2 days ago | pulse.ng | Ibukunoluwa Daramola

The federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs began on May 12 in a Manhattan courtroom with graphic and disturbing allegations emerging during opening statements. Among the claims presented to the jury, singer Cassie Ventura accused the music mogul of forcing an escort to urinate in her mouth during one of his notorious "freak-off" parties. Cassie's lawyer, Tybell Johnson, described the incident in detail, stating that she "felt like she was choking" during the act allegedly orchestrated by Combs.
Rapper Tory Lanez stabbed 14 times in prison

2 days ago | pulse.ng | Ibukunoluwa Daramola

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez is in critical condition after being stabbed 14 times by another prisoner in a housing unit in prison. The incarcerated rapper’s team announced the news via Instagram, stating that Lanez sustained multiple stab including seven to his back and was in critical condition for a while and placed on a machine to help him breathe.
I don't believe in marriage, not getting married anytime soon - lil Kesh

3 days ago | pulse.ng | Ibukunoluwa Daramola

So far, he has not been able to juggle relationships with his career. Nigerian rapper Lil Kesh has opened up about his stance on relationships and marriage, revealing that he is not currently in a romantic relationship and has no plans to marry anytime soon. Lil Kesh appeared as a special guest on the Esther podcast where he revealed his aversion to marriage, which stunned some viewers.
Actor Adeniyi Johnson laments after getting robbed in Lagos a second time

3 days ago | pulse.ng | Ibukunoluwa Daramola

He urges Lagos State security operatives to do better. Nollywood actor Adeniyi Johnson has shared a harrowing account of a recent attack he experienced on the streets of Lagos, raising concerns about the state’s security challenges. In his Instagram post, the actor described how he was ambushed by suspected thugs shortly after descending from the Third Mainland Bridge, near the Alapere axis, en route to the Magodo area. According to him, the entire incident occurred within 15 seconds.
Reactions as Falz tweets 'fornication is not a sin'

3 days ago | pulse.ng | Ibukunoluwa Daramola

He has started a rather controversial topicNigerian rapper Falz has sparked a flurry of reactions online after airing his stance on premarital sex, stressing that fornication is ‘not a sin’, contrary to what is written in the Holy Bible. Falz took to X, formerly known as Twitter, on May 11, 2025, with his post, ‘Fornication is not a sin,’ challenging traditional religious teachings and quickly sparking a wave of reactions from fans and critics.
2Baba Calls for reform of Nigerian education system amid widespread JAMB failures

6 days ago | pulse.ng | Ibukunoluwa Daramola

Nigerian music legend 2Baba has joined the growing chorus of voices calling for a complete reform of the country’s education system, following alarming results from the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Nollywood veteran Tito Harrison opens up about battle with liver disease

6 days ago | pulse.ng | Ibukunoluwa Daramola

Veteran Nollywood actor Tito Harrison has opened up about his near-decade-long battle with a life-threatening liver disease, revealing that the illness forced his family to sell nearly all their possessions to fund his treatment. During his recent interview on the Talk to B podcast, the Yoruba actor explained how his health deteriorated after experiencing persistent nausea and appetite loss.