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by Soogun Omoniyi When you ask me what bothers me about Nigeria, don’t expect me to start writing corruption, security, yadda yadda yadda. I’m tired of those already. What really …

by Staff writer Saudi Arabia has bestowed citizenship on Sophia, a humanoid robot developed by Hong Kong-based company Hanson Robotics, making the country the first nation to grant citizenship to …

by Staff writer On November 11-12, 2017, J Alexander aka Miss J will be at the GTBank Fashion Weekend where he will share his wealth of experience on how to …

by Staff writer US-born technology entrepreneur Richard Tanksley moved to Africa in 2009, seeking adventure. Tanksley has lived and worked in Cameroon, Ghana and Nigeria. Speaking to Nairobi-based business journalist, …

by Staff writer Director Bill Condon has revealed how Beyoncé turned down an offer to co-star in Disney’s live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast. Bill Condon revealed the news …

by Staff writer OSCAR-winning actress Emma Stone has landed a deal worth up to $12.8 million to become the face of the top French fashion brand, Louis Vuitton. Page Six …

by Staff writer A woman who had her heart broken when her boyfriend came out as gay has turned her pain into a feature-length documentary about others in the same …

by J-Boy White people vs. People of Africa:

by Staff writer People are saying the newly released single of Taylor Swift’s “Reputation” album is quite unlike her. Soft, mushy and gooey are some of the words that have …

by Staff writer With stories about women allegedly harassed by top American film producer Harvey Weinstein surfacing all over, Kenyan-Mexican actress Lupita Nyong’o decided she couldn’t keep her own story …

New Home, New Trouble Soluyi was calm and peaceful, a good relief from the long hours of immobility the girls experienced on the Third Mainland. Even though Max’s car was …

by Staff writer The police have confirmed the identity of the man who jumped into the Lagos lagoon on Friday. The man was identified as 40-year-old Adekunle Oluseyi from Ondo …

by Staff writer Police have arrested 12 men, including two South Africans, apparently for promoting homosexuality in Tanzania. The group was arrested at a hotel according to AFP. It’s also …

by Staff writer When Inyanga Nino Mbatha walked into the Estcourt police station, officers wondered why he smelt so bad. “He reeked of something,” an officer told the Sunday Times. …

by Staff writer This heartbreaking image of a de-horned black rhino has just earned a photojournalist the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year award for 2017, beating out nearly 50,000 …

by Gimbiya Galadima Mama Efe is dead. I still cannot believe it. I remember the last time we talked in her kitchen, words flowing out of her mouth like water …

by Staff writer In March, 2017, a Christian pastor unearthed a 706-carat diamond in Sierra Leone’s Kono district, which is considered to be one of the world’s largest rough precious …

by Staff writer Since we moved into the 21st century in the January of 2001, a lot has happened: Here are our top 21 things that have taken place in …

by Miz Tee Awilo, Etighi, Azonto, Alanta, Shoki — Africa has been home to numerous unique dance styles over the past decades. But now seems to be the time of …

by Staff writer We love them. We feel safer with them. We are always told to use them. We could spend our last penny just to get them. Antibacterial soaps! …

The Move Scared to enter the room with her friends, Georgina kept lagging behind. Till April who opened the door had to turn back and ask her, ‘What’s the matter? …

by Miz Tee It is not just physical things that get old and phase out. Names too suffer a similar fate. Here are 32 names that used to be popular …

by Staff writer Scientists have investigated this particular question for more than a century and so far no definitive proof has been found that intelligence is purely hereditary. According to …

by Staff writer The Acting Lagos Police Commissioner, Imohimi Edgal, has stated at a briefing that the information Nigerian singer, Davido, gave them concerning the shocking demise of his close …

by Zeus *** Conversation Between Mother and Son *** Mom: Andrew, go upstairs and get me my purse! Andrew: Okay, Mum. But I want to talk to you about something… …

by Staff writer Good news!!! The DNB girls are returning this Saturday for the third part of the season. Season 5 of DNB Roommates began running last year on DNB …

by Staff writer According to the WHO, each year more than 1.6 million people lose their lives to violence, with 50% of these deaths classified as suicides. Dr. David Healy, …

by Staff writer A black box warning is the strictest warning put in the labeling of prescription drugs or drug products by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when there …

by Staff writer There are reports of a current state of chaos in Anambra State of Nigeria when men alleged to be men of the Nigerian army invaded some schools …

by Staff writer The Diversity Visa lottery has that name because it is designed to encourage diversity of origin in the US immigrant population. For that reason, countries that have …

by Staff writer Finally, a Blackberry without a keyboard has arrived. The former king of high-end cell phones has just introduced the first-ever BlackBerry with no physical keyboard. The BlackBerry …

by Gloria Ezeh Happy new week! Find the answer to last week’s game below: A: American singer, Beyoncé. B: American television personality, Tyra Banks. C: American actor, RuPaul Charles. D: …

by Staff writer According to the National Centre for Disease Control, Abuja, the monkeypox virus has been recorded in seven Nigerian states. They include: 1. Bayelsa 2. Rivers 3. Ekiti …

by Staff writer Dove has apologised after publishing an advert on its Facebook page which showed a black woman turning into a white woman. The brand was accused of racism …

by Sean Kernan Ever wondered what the craziest thing a parent would do to defend their children? The arrest and trial of Casey Anthony, accused and acquitted of killing her …

by Miz Tee For all the ladies in the house… *** Scroll down the blog for other amazing videos FREE on DNB TV: To get fresh daily updates as soon …

by Zeus You quickly open this post abi? Lookatew! You wan see fine babes… Sunday now you carry Bible dey go church! “Chioma, my daughter, quickly go and hide, they …

by Staff writer An outbreak of a viral disease called monkeypox has been reported in the Nigerian state of Bayelsa. Reports say that 13 persons [including a medical doctor] have …

by Staff writer 1. Enrique Iglesias – Hero 2. Akon – Lonely 3. Nelly – Dilemma ft. Kelly Rowland 4. P. Diddy – “I Need A Girl” (Feat. Usher and …

by Staff writer A record number of people came out as gay, lesbian or bisexual last year, with the figure hitting one million for the first time on record, new …

by Staff writer One woman’s rose gold iPhone saved her life during the horrific Las Vegas shooting Sunday night. The woman, who has not been publicly identified, showed her cab …

by Hemant Mehta During an interview this morning with CNN, a witness to the Las Vegas shooting said that he now believed in God. Taylor Benge first told anchor Rick …

by Staff writer A United Nations resolution banning the death penalty for homosexuality was opposed by a total of 13 countries in the U.N. Human Rights Council. And as you …

by Staff writer Terror groups like ISIS, Al-Qaeda and Taliban have perpetrated a good number of grisly attacks but according to a 2015 study the world’s deadliest terrorist organization actually …

by Staff writer Thousands of Muslims marched through London to protest against ISIS and other Islamist terror groups this weekend. Victims of the terror group were remembered during the peaceful …

by Gloria Ezeh It’s a new week!!! Find the answer to last week’s game below: A: American reality television personality and transgender model, Carmen Carrera. B: Brazilian supermodel, Gisele Bündchen. …

by Staff writer More than 50 people have been killed and hundreds injured in a mass shooting at a Las Vegas music concert. At least 50 people were killed and …

by Staff writer Nigeria’s Independence Day celebrations cannot get any more historic than this, would it? *** Scroll down the blog for other amazing videos on DNB TV: To get …

by Staff writer If you own an Android device, you might have discovered interacting with Google’s Assistant is the new way to kill time: Here are some of the funniest …

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by Staff writer Lady Gaga performing “Bad Romance” LIVE at the Rainbow Room, NYC: Scroll down the blog for other amazing videos on DNB TV: To get fresh daily updates …

by Daniel Nkado As we celebrate Nigeria’s independence today, I begin to see it again. That very clichéd, very overused phrase: Nigerians are strong. They are a resilient people. They …

by Staff writer The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the only country in the world that forbids women from driving a car just announced that women will be allowed to obtain …

by Miz Tee Some of us ladies can’t even draw a simple brow without having it looking like a four-year-old’s pencil work: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. …

by Staff writer When Ashley Chase returned to her Manhattan studio apartment from the Hamptons after a holiday weekend, she couldn’t find a pair of purple lace bra she owned. …

by Staff writer A new study has found new evidence that male sexual orientation is genetic. Researchers discovered that genes on at least two chromosomes influence whether a man is …

by Tobi Oyewumi As a Nigerian living in Canada, you’ll notice that there is a huge difference between life back home and here in Canada. Everything, from public transit to …

by Zeus Aunties are great and in Nigeria they come in different colors, shapes, sizes and attitudes. Here are the 8 types of aunties you find in every Nigerian home: …

by Staff writer A British Airways stewardess has been fired after she was filmed making racist comments about Nigerian people. Joanne Wickenden, 23, posted on Snapchat from her car ahead of …