Author: Daniel Nkado

by Daniel Nkado Something remarkable happened at St Paul’s Secondary School, Nise on April the 14th, 2003. Just behind the JSS1 Block there was a small forest. I could remember …

Moderator: Gloria   So our Guess-Who game ended yesterday. Now let’s find out how well you know the Roommates. Here is the original introduction of the roommates’ cast:   *** …

TWO Nwamgbeke continued to shake Ikechukwu. ‘Hey, Ikechukwu!’ she cried. ‘Ikechukwu, licing up na! Ikechukwu!’ She tried to pull him up. ‘Ikechukwu, I soly na, prease licing up. Please, I …

by Carl Uke Kaire was already used to being referred to by the name ‘Chima’. But his name wasn’t Chima; people get to see him and call him Chima, probably …

by J.B Kamson  A Little Sad Surrender DNB Gallery Page

by Lady Gee In the compound where I live, it is often common to hear neighbours saying to my daughter, ‘You are just as proud as your mother.’ Growing up …

The Visitor Mrs Onwa gripped the door to Harry’s ward and pushed it open. Harry sat with his back to the wall on the bed, holding up his iPad. He …

by Prosper Articles like this posted on DNB Stories represent only the views of the writer and not the opinion of DNB Stories. *** Ever since I was small, it …

Moderator: Gloria Yes o! Finally, August Meeting is over and we are back to our games. The winner of our last game is Diana Rose with her splendid beginning sentence:‘It …

ONE Nwamgbeke sat on a white plastic chair in front of the house, her legs joggling from temper. Ikechukwu will hear nwii today. It wasn’t long that Ikechukwu honked outside. …

The Nauseous Queen Georgina wanted to drop the handbag to the ground, but then she looked and saw it was Prada. Upstairs, as soon Rachel entered the bathroom to have …

by Daniel Nkado My name is Sarah, and I’m American. I live in Portsmouth, Virginia, that part of the United States where everything look green and smell tobacco. At least …

by Nnenna Okolo Chioma is her happiest today. She is finally going to see Grandma. It’s been some years now since she last saw her. Roughly 4 years ago— the …

by Zeus As compiled by Victor Uma:  

by Daniel Nkado For two weeks now Ekene has not been to school—since he looked into the mirror that morning and saw a small raised spot on his left cheek. …

SIXTEEN Ahanna counted the money again, wetting his fingers more often this time. Finally he was done again. He turned to Obinna, eyes overwhelmed with joy. ‘Nwanne, hundred and fifty …

The most awesome people on earth can only be found in one place – DNB!!! But DNB people are not just awesome, they are fashionable, Africa-spirited, endearing and most of …

Tomorrow is DNB August Meeting. DNB August Meeting is the coming together of all DNB people both HOME and ABROAD. Attendance is ONLINE; all we need is just your picture. …

The Coming of Rachel Georgina pushed the bathroom door open. ‘Oh my God!’ she screamed. ‘April, what have you done?’ She tried to lift April. ‘You girls want to kill …

Only a few days to DNB August Meeting, DNB Mamas and Papas, have you sent us your picture? Every DNB person is expected to send in a picture of him …

FOURTEEN He counted the money again. It was N5000. He reached into his bag again. At the same corner he found the money, he saw a piece of paper. He …

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Blood And Resurrection Georgina ran up from the bed to meet April. ‘April, what is it?’ April’s tears continued coming. Georgina wiped at her face and held her. She guided …

by Daniel Nkado Ogbaru Lake was not to be visited at night. The lake goddess came out with her maidens to bathe at night. Every native of Ogbaru knew about …

by Victor Uma Many times we receive a message from someone [usually people who are fresh to DNB Stories] to recommend to them the book[s] they should purchase. This is …

I want to take today off to appreciate all DNB readers. Daniel is not feeling too well, but I’m doing this on behalf of us all. We cannot neglect the …

Tears The University Teaching Hospital had an influx of patients two days ago. A violated young girl was brought in shortly after two accident victims had been taken in. The …

by Daniel Nkado All my life I’ve always had a dream. I dream to one day become a doctor. I wish to save lives. To find a cure to a …

Maybe you have heard. Maybe you haven’t. Maybe they haven’t told you. But who is supposed to tell you anyway? When you are supposed to be the teller…#LOL. NOW HEAR …

by Zeus   During a sermon, a famous inspirational speaker said, “Best years of my life were spent in the arms of a woman who is not my wife”. The …

Our first SIR! DNB July Personality is all powerful, noble and gallant Sir, Iyke David. Meet Sir Iyke: Date/Place of Birth: Old but young at heart! From Owerri Imo State. …

THIRTEEN The boy, Felix Uzonna, was a quiet boy. He was nothing like the other Zoo boys that scream and run about the class, telling jokes and calling each other …

by Staff writer Sometime in 2012, little Mary came to live with her Aunty in Somolu. Mummy just died and there was no other person to stay with than Aunty …

Hello, DNB Mamas and Papas. First, we’d like to apologize for not posting a story yesterday. Our editors were too busy. Soon, we’d be needing to hire an additional hand. …

Survival The knock came again. ‘Who is that?’ Loveth said, a quivery hint to her voice. ‘April?’ a male voice came from outside. Loveth recognized the voice, but still opened …

Moderator: Gloria It has really been a tough battle between two DNB Mamas: Madam Uju and  Madam Nana. Here is the voting result as sent in by our abled facilitator, …

by Victor Uma 1. Pretend to be sleeping when hubby is on the phone with someone 2. Wish someone could come and rent her kids for sometime 3. Compare her …

by Daniel Nkado It was past midnight, but Jane hasn’t slept one bit. The sounds wouldn’t allow her. She has turned the other way, pressed her ears into the pillow, …

TWELVE   Adaku was surprised to see so many people in the hall. She had come as early as 8, yet she met no free seat. She climbed a bench …

by Dr Mrs Blessing H. E I am new here. My friend, Angie, told me about this site. I was in fact talking to her about this problem when she …

We really would not want to give out much. All we got to say is that a new roommate is coming to town! Now the real question is, who is …

by Diane B. DNB Love Stories are more suited for adults. ***    He was sitting at the edge of my bed. Most nights we talked in my room, or …

by Daniel Nkado Once, you were firm and round Great soldiers of attention Once, you were full and sound Marvellous attention grabbers You needed nothing to stand Needed nothing to …

Moderator: Gloria It’s another game week, guys! Time to unveil another DNB genius. But this time around, something unusual has happened. The game has taken a different turn. We have …

by Zeus In a mental hospital, a journalist asked the doctor: How do you determine whether to admit a person or not? Doctor: Well, we usually fill a bathtub with …

by Daniel Nkado Uzoma did not know what was wrong with her. For some weeks now, she has been nothing but herself. Everything irked her, even the things she previously …

ELEVEN Adaku pointed from the taxi window. ‘That’s the one.’ Soon, the white 504 Peugeot came to a halt in front of a black gate. On the wall beside the …

by Gloria Godfrey and Hot Mum Just when we thought DNB is the most animal-loving blog ever, two DNB Mamas came forward with this:   1. An Encounter With The …

The Triangle *** This is the end of Roommates Season 1. We will take a week break. Next week Saturday, we will reveal what to expect in Season 2. The …

by Daniel Nkado Mrs Margaret Okeledu is a special woman. She is an epitome of character, a true reason to believe that there is still good in this world. At …

Moderator: Gloria   So the winner of last week’s game is… Ok, before that, I have to say that the stories were all amazing. Well, not that we had expected …

by Daniel Nkado   So we decided to take a little break today to provide these tips for anyone interested in sharing his or her story on DNB Stories. First, …

by Emmanuel Ibeawuchi Kunle stepped out his car, exhausted. From the moment he opened his eyes in the morning, it had been stress all the way. Not like he’d even …

TEN ‘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 not wait …

It was a breezy Sunday afternoon. Comfort has just finished spreading the clothes she washed on the line in front of their compound when her elder sister came out carrying …

The Encounter April walked out of the kitchen with a plate of sliced cucumbers. Loveth was at the table pretending to read, Georgina on the bed, smiling at her phone. …

by Daniel Nkado There lived an old woman in a small ill-built hut deep in the forest. Akate has seen her once. That day, she was in this forest with …

Moderator: Gloria   Hello DNB Peeps. Welcome to our first game day! The game rules are simple and any DNB person is free to play! Each game will produce only …

Compiled by Zeus #StrictlyForLaughs    1. #IbadanGirlsBeLike Father Lord May your name be exhausted. 2. #IbadanGirlsBeLike My name is Zainab Dolapo, but you can call me Zain for short. 3. …