Year: 2017

by Aaron Dillon   Usually, the most intelligent are the most depressed. More than 30 studies have linked higher intelligence to mental health disorders including major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, …

by Emily Farrell As a young woman, I should be a feminist. I should stand up for every girl I witness being made fun of for sleeping around, or wearing …

by DNB All-Editors Genetic and some other factors aside, technically, any profession where you constantly give in a lot more than you gain is prone to lead to depression. In …

by Staff writer When a child is born, a doctor says, “It’s a boy” or “It’s a girl.” Assigning someone’s sex is based on biology — chromosomes, anatomy, and hormones. …

by Staff writer Four complete years now and not one single dissatisfied customer yet… It really doesn’t get more excited than this! To all our esteemed readers and customers, we …

by Shehu Idris Akande shoved the creaking door with all his might as he staggered in, a capped bottle of McDowell’s clamped underneath his armpit. His tattered, carelessly buttoned shirt …

Did you ever know you’ve been walking around with a mouth full of extremely powerful, untested pharmaceuticals? Right there, yes! Your saliva contains opiorphin, a painkiller that’s about six times …

A Texas lawmaker has proposed a bill that would fine a man $100 each time he masturbates. The bill also imposes a 24-hour waiting period if a guy wants a …

by Raquel Willis Trans Women Are Women. This Isn’t a Debate! Nigerian writer and feminist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been a favorite of mine since I first saw her “We …

by Shandukani Mulaudzi Please note that this piece might not be suitable for younger readers. *** I was about five years old when I first touched a penis. I didn’t …

by Daniel Nkado Two days later, he stopped Anita in front of their department building and asked her about her friend. How and why she had managed to come to …

TWO ‘Ozukwalu, hope it is enough for you?’ Chinelo said. ‘Mama, yes,’ Amaka said. She leaned forward to wash her hands in the brown plastic bowl on the table. The …

Feminist author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has found herself at the center of a controversy over gender identity after comments she made about transgender women during an interview recently went viral. …

by Daniel Nkado This story might not be suitable for minors. *** The first time Aunty Eucharia touched me I was thirteen. It was a rainy Saturday. Aunty Eucharia had …

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari will be returning to Nigeria tomorrow from the United Kingdom where he has been receiving medical treatment for an undisclosed ailment. The President left the country …

A former stripper who wants to run for the French presidential election was arrested for parading topless in the street to promote transparency. Cindy Lee, 52, who is the candidate …

by Staff writer There is a male equivalent to International Women’s Day. Each year International Men’s Day is celebrated on November 19 and 2017 will be no exception. It is …

by Staff writer A woman is an epitome of beauty, wisdom and care. She has climbed the mountains and dived into the ocean; she has matched the steps with every …

by Staff writer   So it’s International Women’s Day and while everyone is celebrating the special women in their lives and society, wife of Canadian Prime Minister, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau …

Award-winning Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, wants women to be treated as though they have a “penis.” Adichie stated that her aim for the feminism crusade was to ensure that …

The accolade for best overall African movie at the 2017 AMVCA awards went to ’76. ’76 is a Nigerian historical drama produced by Adonaijah Owiriwa and Izu Ojukwu and directed …

by Dave Consiglio You are only here temporarily, but most of the atoms in your body will live forever. We will deal with the tiny exception to this at the …

by Staff writer “I don’t need feminism because I am not a victim!” 1. “Some of us are becoming the men we wanted to marry.” __ Gloria Steinem 2. “No …

The South African Government has deported 97 Nigerians for committing various offences in the country. The deportees landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Monday night in a …

by Staff writer Ms Davis is famous for amazing speeches, and the 2017 Oscars was no exception. Davis, who won best supporting actress for “Fences,” earned plenty of cheers from …

It’s an Oscar moment that will go down in history. Not only did “Moonlight” pull a surprise win over “La La Land” for best picture, but their big moment came …

Born on January 3 1840, Father Damien of Molokai was a Roman Catholic priest from Belgium and member of the missionary institute called Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus …

A riot broke out when a group of foreign nationals living in South Africa marched toward the foreign ministry in the capital Pretoria to express concerns about the renewed anti-foreigner …

by Daniel Nkado ‘Zoo-gini? Which one is that?’ Uchechi’s nose was wrinkled as though the mere sound of the course itself added a foul smell to the air. She did …

Astronomers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have detected no less than seven roughly Earth-sized planets orbiting a dwarf star in space. Scientists had previously only identified a …

This past one week has been very challenging for us. We discovered — quite so late — that our domain host had gone out of business and our months-old renewal …

Violence broke out in Pretoria West yesterday when South African natives looted and set the homes of foreigners on fire. At least three houses were set alight between 08:00 and …

ONE Today, Uzoma prepared her favourite meal. Ede mmachu. Boiled cocoyam. It is a difficult, lengthy dish to make.  A day before, she had carried out a basket full of …

by Staff writer The fictitious resurrection of dinosaurs captured our imaginations at the cinema, but the quest to bring the extinct woolly mammoth back to life has begun in real …

After seeing the video of a young girl singing Halo by Beyoncé, South African recording artist and producer Cassper Nyovest says he wants to feature the gifted singer on his …

by Staff writer People on Twitter are telling J.K. Rowling that they’re burning her books, presumably upset about her criticisms of U.S. President Donald Trump and his travel ban on …

by Tor Matson It’s really, really lonely being very smart. It’s not fun. It’s not glamorous. It’s fucking painful. And if you’re not only smart but also compassionate, life on …

by Jordan Yates My family used to live in a five bedroom, three bathroom home. We had a boat, jet skis, five vehicles, a nice trailer. We could drop a …

by Zeus When the man you owe N10million finally dies…

We have finally decided. The new DNB Chapter Story to be aired on DNB Stories is The Lost Moon Piece. The Lost Moon Piece is the sequel to the just …

A Russian Instagram model diced with death as she posed for a photo shoot dangling from one of the world’s tallest skyscrapers. Viktoria Odintsova, 22, clung to the hand of …

A Christian pastor in South Africa sparked outrage online after encouraging worshipers at his church to drink a deadly rat poison. Pastor Light Monyeki told worshipers at the Grace Living …

by Staff writer Reports of a Nokia 3310 relaunch have sent the internet into a frenzy. Nokia 3310 is undoubtedly a cultural icon of the early noughties. Its rugged looks, …

Our prehistoric ancestors are often portrayed as spear-wielding savages, but the earliest human societies are likely to have been founded on enlightened egalitarian principles, according to scientists. A study has …

by Staff writer In August 2016, scientists announced the discovery of a planet called Proxima Centauri b. It is an exoplanet — a planet that orbits a star other than …

Too bad. Not only in Nigeria…

Scientists who compared the skulls and DNA of human remains from around the world say their results point to modern humans (Homo sapiens) having a single origin in Africa. We …

While her husband, Donald Trump, wields his power as president, first lady Melania Trump is struggling with the realities of her new role and the scrutiny that comes with it, …

by Loreal All you men should really stop behaving as though women want so much from men! We are the most self-sustaining, self-absorbing system thereever out there to find! The …

by Steve Knopper   Even Adele, who won Grammy Awards in all the major categories, couldn’t believe it. “I thought it was her year,” she said of Beyoncé, whose acclaimed …

According to a report from VentureBeat, sources from the Finnish company with exclusive rights to make phones under the Nokia name, claim the company will launch a “modern version” of …

by Staff writer While there are plants that we enjoy as sweet food, use as building materials, or plant to beautify our homes, there are some plants we would do …

Spirit of the Dead – 2   ‘Oh my God, something just passed!’ Loveth screamed. April and Georgina took off at once. Georgina jumped over the couch and April opened …

One of the Social Investment programs designed by the Federal Government of Nigeria to cushion the effects of high youth unemployment in the country N-POWER kicked off late last year …

by Staff writer   Beyoncé has been feeling all goddessy lately — hasn’t she always been? Her performance at Sunday night’s Grammy awards, pregnant with twins and glowing, drove that …

by Staff writer The legendary David Bowie and Adele were the biggest winners at the 2017 #GRAMMYs. They won ALL FIVE categories. David Bowie died from liver cancer on January …

by Staff writer She can sing, dance, even have two babies at a go, but there are few things Beyoncé has not yet conquered too. The Grammy for album of …