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This thread is for men, BUT women are allowed to contribute as long as it is relevant to the topic. Black, white, mixed, straight, gay, bi, pan, etc., we all …
The struggle of being a man – share your story Read More
ChukaObi shared this story. To begin with, my mom and I are really close. We lost our dad at a really young age and my mother singlehandedly raised my two …
My girlfriend slapped my mother – what should I do? Read More
What is black seed oil and why do you need it? Black seed oil is the oil gotten from pressing the seeds of the magical healing plant, Nigella sativa. Nigella …
The BEST place to buy original black seed oil in Nigeria Read More
Domestic crime in public living settings in Lagos ( Nigeria’s largest city) is not new. And with the new lockdown laws, people are becoming even more violent and irrational. A …
Nigerian woman pours hot water on neighbour during lockdown Read More
Mr James shared this story My name James and I live in Lagos, Allen to be precise. My girlfriend was in my house the day they announced the first segment …
My girlfriend has refused to go back to her house Read More
Written by Rodney Norman This short story (titled “I Hadn’t Anyone Until You”) is loosely based on a real-life event. This is a story of the last moments of a …
A SAD story about a GAY man dying from AIDS Read More
Written by Dozie Fineboi Ejimofor “Everything We Touch” the movie is everything. Late Justus Esiri, first of all, is beyond legend status. The actor outdid himself in this movie. Playing …
‘Everything We Touch’ – One of Nollywood’s greatest classics! Read More
Real-life story shared by Ms Grace, penned down by Daniel Nkado. Some aspects of this story have been edited to reflect the content standards of DNB Stories! Austin and I …
How I discovered my husband is GAY during the coronavirus lockdown Read More
The importance of plantains in Nigerian cooking can never be overemphasized. When ripe and fried, plantains can easily turn jollof rice to pure gold. Combined with beans, plantains are able …
How do you like your fried plantains in Nigeria? Read More
Perhaps it is worth celebrating the fact that more people have recovered from coronavirus disease than died from it. As at the time of publishing this post (April 10, 2020 …
The DARK side of recovering from coronavirus disease Read More
News of the fire outbreak at Treasury House Abuja (a building that houses the office of the Accountant-General of the Federation) sent chills down the spines of many Nigerians who …
Was N700B COVID-19 relief funds lost in the Abuja Treasury House fire? Read More
Governor Seyi Makinde’s speedy recovery from the deadly coronavirus made headlines all over Nigeria. Makinde, who is the current governor of Oyo State, has revealed his speedy recovery could be …
Why black seed oil could help fight coronavirus Read More
We already did a post about the top five recommended soaps for dark-skinned Nigerians. By now you must know how much we advocate for natural dark skin. Dark skin is …
6 best creams for dark and chocolate skin in Nigeria Read More
UPDATE: Actress has been arrested A popular Nigerian actress Funke Akindele has come under fire for defying Lagos State government’s rules on social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic. A video …
Funke Akindele gives reason for throwing house party during coronavirus lockdown Read More
The United States has recorded 1169 deaths from coronavirus in 24 hours, making it now the country with the highest daily death toll from the virus. Over 6000 people have …
Coronavirus: US records 1169 deaths in one day, Trump forced to wear masks Read More
The polymerase chain reaction testing (PCR) remains the most common method of testing for coronavirus in suspected individuals. PCR testing for coronavirus involves the detection of small amounts of genetic …
Getting tested for coronavirus is a very painful procedure – Video Read More
by Daniel Nkado There’s just too many questions people have asked concerning how jealousy relates to love. Some have asked if jealousy is a sign of love, others, if jealousy …
The Intricate Connection Between Jealousy And Love Read More
Nigeria confirmed its first coronavirus case on the 27th of February 2020. As at the time of writing of this post (March 30), the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in …
Nigeria’s coronavirus update – March 30, 2020 Read More
Nigeria’s government has announced a total lockdown of Lagos and Abuja, the two Nigerian states currently with the highest number of coronavirus cases, for an initial period of 14 days. …
Coronavirus: All you need to know about the total lockdown of Lagos and Abuja Read More
There are two men you don’t want to be on Nigerian Twitter right now: President Muhammadu Buhari and Prophet T.B Joshua. Nigerians are mad about the president’s silence about the …
T.B Joshua ‘dragged’ mercilessly on Twitter for false coronavirus prophecy Read More
While learning to drive, it is almost impossible to not bash your ride. Even professional drivers bash and get bashed from time to time too, so don’t beat yourself up …
My experience removing car scratch marks with toothpaste in Nigeria Read More
The social media influencer who filmed himself licking a toilet seat in a public restroom has been diagnosed with coronavirus. Larz was one of the few people to participate in …
Influencer who licked toilet for TikTok video now has coronavirus Read More
With the number of coronavirus cases rising in Nigeria, many of the country’s citizens are actively seeking ways to protect themselves. It is now very common to see residents of …
Why wearing gloves is unlikely to protect you from the coronavirus Read More
Before now, working from home was not popular in Nigeria. Only a small crop of firms (mostly I.T and media firms) allowed remote working arrangements for some of their staff. …
How to successfully work remote in Nigeria this coronavirus period Read More
The sitting governor of Bauchi State of Nigeria, Bala Mohammed, has tested positive for the new coronavirus. The news was confirmed in a media statement released by the Senior Special …
BREAKING: Nigerian governor tests positive to coronavirus Read More
This story was shared by Leon Chase, a video editor from New York. Unlike a lot of people on here, I have actually tested positive for Covid-19. I was most …
Coronavirus patient shares what having the disease feels like! Read More
by Staff writer It was a night of glamour at the Eko Hotels and Suites on Saturday as film and television people from Nigeria and other parts of Africa gathered …
8 great looks that deserve more attention at the 2020 AMVCAs Read More
by Staff writer The next group of people to accurately describe the true situation of the coronavirus pandemic after the infected victims are the healthcare officials caring for them. An …
Nurses share shocking details about caring for coronavirus patients Read More
by Staff writer Scientists all over the globe are doing everything they can to curb the coronavirus scourge. According to the BBC, the UK government is releasing an extra £46m …
Volunteers to be paid £3,500 to get infected with coronavirus Read More
by Staff writer An unemployed South-African woman has taken “weirdo” to a new height by falsely claiming she contracted coronavirus. The woman, from Eastern Cape, claimed she contracted the deadly …
Unemployed SA woman lies about having coronavirus, could go to jail Read More
by Staff writer Talk about announcing it in style, American singer Katy Perry just released a complete music video to confirm all the pregnancy rumours that’s been swirling around since …
Katy Perry’s pregnancy and wedding plans with Orlando Bloom Read More
This true-life story has been edited to reflect the content standards of DNB Stories. Story shared by JNO, penned by Daniel Nkado: My name is Janet. No, you can’t …
‘I slept with my boss and it cost me my marriage’ Read More
by Staff writer Nigerian singer Burna Boy puts the “C” in controversy. In a newly emerged video on Twitter, the singer was seen walking out of an interview for a …
Video of Burna Boy walking out on an Interview with VICE TV Read More
by Staff writer Singer and Idol judge Katy Perry felt faint and dropped to the floor during the premiere of the recent season of American Idol. We certainly can assure you …
Why did Katy Perry collapse on set of American Idol? Read More
by Staff writer Results of clinical trials have confirmed that chloroquine is an effective treatment for coronavirus disease. Chloroquine Phosphate is one of the earliest antimalarial drugs made, reportedly being …
Doctors discover chloroquine is effective against Coronavirus Read More
by Staff writer Avengers: Endgame closed with Iron Man and the rest of the Avengers defeating Thanos. There are now fresh reports that the defeat in Endgame won’t be the …
Thanos may be BACK in Marvels’ new film – ‘The Eternals’ Read More
by Staff writer It sounds like fiction but Nigerians are actually using paracetamol to tenderize meat. Nobody knows who discovered the trick but some sources confirm it actually works. “I’ve …
Why are Nigerians cooking with paracetamol? Read More
by Miz Tee Nigeria is perfectly multilingual. Most of the names we call our foods are derivatives and sometimes cannot be traced to just one Nigerian language. Trying to find …
English names for garri, zobo and other Nigerian foods Read More
by Staff writer Beyoncé and her billionaire husband Jay-Z’s threw the most star-studded Oscars party in history. The party which took place at the prestigious Chateau Marmont Hotel, Los Angeles, …
Adele shows off dramatic weight loss at Beyoncé’s Oscars party Read More
Written by Daniel Nkado The first time I had something to do with an older lady was back in 2008, or so. It was in Awka, the capital city of …
My Nigerian sugar mummy wanted to kill me Read More
by Staff writer Back in 2018, veteran Nigerian singer and actress sued digital music and movie distribution company, iROKING for violating a copyright agreement. According to Onwenu’s case file, iROKING …
Onyeka Onwenu wins copyright case, to receive N500K in damages Read More
by Staff writer The Lagos State Government has placed a ban on commercial motorcycles (okada) and tricycles (keke) in the state. The okada ban which took effect from February 1 …
5 areas in Lagos massively affected by the Okada ban Read More
by Daniel Nkado In Yoruba language, “magun” means “do not climb”. Magun is the name given to the popular Yoruba charm that causes a man to get stuck with a …
Is magun Yoruba charm real or not? Read More
by Daniel Nkado If you are looking for a way to get hold of and digest all your favourite titles and still considering driving or taking a bus to Obalende …
5 reasons Bambooks is the best digital library in Africa Read More
by Staff writer Vanessa Nakate is a Ugandan climate activist who has been spearheading a climate preservation movement in her home country in Uganda since 2018. Growing up in Uganda’s …
Media organization accused of racism after cropping out image of African girl Read More
by Staff writer An unnamed woman from Ivory Coast who travelled to China is currently being tested for the coronavirus. Health officials are dealing with a suspected case of coronavirus …
African woman may have contracted the coronavirus, health officials fear Read More
by Staff writer ‘Who’ (/huː/) is an English pronoun used in either of the following instances: 1. used in questions to ask about the name, identity or function of one …
When exactly to use ‘who’ and ‘whom’ explained Read More
by Staff writer The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 26, 2020. The show recognized the best works of music …
Angelique Kidjo’s electrifying performance at the 2020 Grammys Read More
by Staff writer Every year, over 3000 people including some of Hollywood’s biggest stars troop to the Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles to celebrate movies’ biggest night: The …
Do performers at the Oscars get paid? Read More
Shared by That Dope Nigerian Girl, penned by Daniel Nkado. For the purpose of all those involved, I’d prefer to write this short diary anonymously. I’ve had 5 boyfriends in …
My Boyfriend Diaries by That Dope Nigerian Girl Read More
by Staff writer On the screen, professional wrestler and actor John Cena is a tough boy as they come. But what if he is really not? Cena, 42, who voiced …
John Cena admits to being a cry baby Read More
Shared by Tobenna To be honest, being a fine boy in Nigeria can be tough. It has more cons than pros. The pros are few and far-fetched. Unfamiliar women can …
The Pain of Being a Fine Boy in Nigeria Read More
by Simi Alabi Different cake shops exist everywhere in Lagos. From mushroom stores to awesome walk-ins, there are a lot of choices to pick from. But the question is which …
My experience ordering a cake from Cakes and Cream Lagos Read More
by Gloria Ezeh and Daniel Nkado This has remained one of the trickiest questions regarding friendships for a long time. The truth is that it has no simple answer. If you …
Can I be friends with my best friend’s enemy? Read More
by Jude G. H In recent years, Nigeria has come to be the center of technology in Africa and to be more specific, Lagos state is the greatest carrier of …
Top 8 Nigerian Tech Blogs To Look Out For In 2020 Read More
by Staff writer It’s usually the other way — there have been previous studies to support that good-looking men make more money, are more likely to win over investors in …
Life is harder for handsome men – New study Read More
by Staff writer The hashtag #OscarsSoWhite has been trending on Twitter since the 2020 Oscars nomination list came out, in response to the almost all-white nominations. In fact, the only …
Lupita Nyong’o and the two other biggest snubs at the 2020 Oscars Read More
by Staff writer Ever imagined what it would be like if Africa was a school and all the countries are students? Nigerian writer, Soogun Omoniyi, has the best answer to …
If Africa was a school…check out who your country will be Read More
by Staff writer The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo notebook is a revolutionary tech product. The magic behind laptop screens has always inspired awe — now take a minute to imagine …
Can you buy this laptop with two screens? Read More
by Daniel Nkado The first thing I’d tell anyone feeling anxious about how long they need to last while having sex is to calm the f***k down. Perhaps you have …
How every man can last longer in bed Read More