A farmer and his two cows
by Zeus A reporter came upon a farm. He met the farmer and asked: Interviewer: How much milk do these cows give? Farmer: Which one? The black one or …
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by Zeus A reporter came upon a farm. He met the farmer and asked: Interviewer: How much milk do these cows give? Farmer: Which one? The black one or …
A farmer and his two cows Read More
by Staff writer A woman has spoken out about her crippling fear of pregnancy which has cost her hundreds of pounds in pregnancy tests and left her unable to look …
Meet the woman who fears pregnancy so much she deletes friends on Facebook Read More
by Gloria Ezeh We now know that added to making good music and dancing, Beyoncé is also talented in carrying belle. After her Instagram pregnancy photo broke the internet, Beyoncé …
Is Beyoncé exploiting her African statements? Read More
by Gloria Ezeh Tanzania, the largest country in East Africa, includes the spice islands of Zanzibar, Pemba, and Mafia and contains Africa’s tallest mountain— the Kilimanjaro! In a remote village …
A tradition in Tanzania allows women to marry fellow women Read More
by Daniel Nkado An elderly man was standing alone on a dark path. He wasn’t sure of which direction to go, and he’d forgotten both where he was traveling to…and …
This short story will mess with your mind… Read More
by Staff writer It is a technique used so often in day-to-day computer life that we now take it for granted, but can you really imagine a modern world without …
Meet the man who invented ‘Copy and Paste’ Read More
by Staff writer Generally believed is that women make better dancers than men. A lot of men also consider dancing a feminine activity and would not devote as much time …
Men can dance too! Read More
by Odumorun I almost always find the common rivalry between the Igbos and Yorubas quite amusing, if occasionally trying. Tribalism is not caused by the presence of tribes. It is …
The Truth and Untruth about Igbo and Yoruba Rivalry Read More
by Art Markman Telling people about your plans will decrease your chances of succeeding, study shows… I am a regular reader of the New York Times obituaries. It fascinates me …
“If you want to succeed in life, don’t tell anyone.” Read More
by Daniel Nkado I am strange I don’t do like you do Eat, drink, sing or sleep like you I am different I am me I am poor I don’t …
Poem: I Am Me Read More
by Staff writer Whether you’re the first-born, middle child, last-born, or only child, birth order can have a big effect on your personality and behavior. Though nothing in life is …
How birth order affects your personality and behaviour Read More
by Staff writer An African country is Number One! Don’t know why Nigeria is missing from the list though…
Top 10 countries where men have the biggest penis size Read More
by Staff writer If you take a woman’s baby away right after birth and put it in a group of other newborn babies, would the mother be able to find …
Can a mother recognize her newborn baby she had never seen before? Read More
by W. Dee You never know how bad a country is until you depart from it, view other countries and then return. Let me give you a great lot of …
“You will never know how bad Nigeria is until you visit other countries” Read More
by Staff writer Abductions, which lead to marriage, are rife in rural parts of Ethiopia. In early June, 2005, a 12-year-old girl was kidnapped by four men on her way …
The time lions rescued a kidnapped African girl Read More
by Staff writer Below are 8 destination choices. Out of them all, where would you rather be? Your answer will determine the kind of person you are. Note that you …
Where would you rather be? Read More
by Matt I was with this girl for almost 4 years. I met her when I was 18 and she was 16. I fell in love with her. After about …
My Sad First Love Read More
by Zeus A priest was driving along and saw a nun on the side of the road. He stopped and offered her a lift which she accepted. She got in …
The Priest and the Nun Read More
by Staff writer Located near the village of Milton in Dumbarton, Scotland, exists a bridge that for some reason or another, has been attracting suicidal dogs since the early 60s. …
The bridge in Scotland where dogs go to commit suicide Read More
by Ranjini Shankar I believe I’ve shared this story somewhere else, but the story still cracks me up each time I remember it so I feel it’s worth sharing again. …
“The bad thing my son did that made me proud” Read More
by Sujatha Shankar As a woman, I truly believe, ‘Men are given special privilege by the Almighty’, and I envy them for the same. Some of the wonderful ways in …
The true privileges of men Read More
by Staff writer Mother’s Day is a global celebration honouring the mother of a person, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society.It is celebrated …
How many times do we celebrate Mother’s Day in a year? Read More
Health experts have identified two more suspected cases of Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo, a day after the government declared that an outbreak of the disease has killed one …
Two more suspected cases of Ebola identified in Congo Read More
by Miz Tee IGBO WOMAN: Customer: Madam, how much is your yam? Igbo Woman: Just N1000, nne. Customer: For this small yam, sell 250 jor. Igbo Woman: Awu, fine girl, …
Difference between Yoruba and Igbo trader Read More
by Anonymous My stepfather is one of the worst humans I know in my life. He is emotionally and verbally abusive to my mother, myself, and my other siblings. He …
“The Secret I Share With My Stepfather” Read More
by Staff writer Of all the species that practise the rather strange reproductive strategy called semelparity or suicidal reproduction, in which animals concentrate all their reproductive energies into one bout of …
The small mammal that kills itself with sex! Read More
by Zeus Pastor Mathew: Gluttony is a very big sin, you know that? Daniel Nkado: Pastor Mathew: Turn to the book of Proverbs 23:2, let me share a word with …
Between Daniel Nkado and Pastor Mathew… Read More
by Ms Anon. Though very few will admit it because it’s socially a taboo to do so (hence my anonymity), but having children is not one of the best things …
“I Regret Having Children” Read More
by Staff writer In the snake kingdom, the only way to become king is to feed on other snakes. Here are four snakes who are masters in the game of …
4 snakes that eat other snakes Read More
by Femi Moito In my opinion, President Muhammadu Buhari hasn’t failed Nigeria. He just destroyed the economy and the short-term future of at least 70 million Nigerians. If that isn’t …
Has President Buhari failed Nigeria? Read More
by Petra P It was yesterday that I finally decided I have had enough! For all my life I have been a very insecure person, always trying to be the …
“I Finally Decided I Have Had Enough” Read More
by Ian Quayle My wife is a humanist celebrant (a person who conducts humanist, nonreligious, and inter-religious weddings, funerals, child namings and other life rituals). She was accredited by the …
How are atheists buried when they die? Read More
by Staff writer Cancer is a class of diseases in which abnormal cells multiply and divide uncontrollably in the body. These abnormal cells form malignant growths called tumors. Throat cancer …
5 habits that increase the risk of developing throat cancer Read More
by Staff writer Humans have a tendency of romanticizing the rest of the natural world. We are aware the we humans aren’t so great – we destroy natural resources, harm …
5 cute animals with very nasty behaviour Read More
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by Miss Anonymous I am Indian. Once, I saw my mom almost have sex with another man when I was really young. She doesn’t know that I saw her. They …
“A Secret That I Have Never Told Anyone” Read More
by Nivedita Shrivastava Happiness is extremely inexpensive. Real happiness comes from tiny little things…well, for me, that is. Here are 12 simple things that can give you real happiness: 1. …
12 simple things that will surprisingly make you happy Read More
by Zeus When you offend Patience Ozokwor, this is the result:
When you offend Patience Ozokwor… Read More
by John Colagioia Frankly speaking, marriage has never been necessary, at least not for most people. I mean, in the broadest sense of it, marriage is one or both of …
Marriage, an outdated institution? Read More
by Staff writer The idea that plants have some level of awareness isn’t new, but a study from the University of Missouri suggests it goes further than initially expected. According …
Plants know when they are being eaten, study shows Read More
by Gloria Ezeh Because we are well aware of the amount of commitment that goes into running a style business, we’ve decided to put together a little something for the …
DNB Style Showcase – Promote your style business for free! Read More
by Sanchari Sengupta I’ve always believed in God, that’s how I was raised in my family. I don’t pray regularly, but I keep up these one-sided conversations with “the Universe”, …
“How God Saved My Mum” Read More
by Deepika Mathur So after sharing this story it will no longer be a secret. But I am not scared. The people who really matter to me already know about …
“My Little Dark Secret” Read More
by Staff writer The Wodaabe are a small subgroup of the Fulani ethnic group. They are traditionally nomadic cattle-herders and traders in the Sahel. Known for their elaborate attire and …
“The Wodaabe’s wife stealing dance” Read More
by Miz Tee This is your journey to joining the slaying gang. 1. This is you: 2. At the entrance and you meet the neighbors 2. Inside the hall and …
How to become a true slay queen Read More
by Ariel Williams You die and you are gone. The body decomposes. It is like a switch was turned off to a computer and it no longer has power. The …
“The day you die will feel like June 5th 1642” Read More
by Daniel Nkado I always try to keep my religious status out of the way, even though living in Nigeria without a religion is nearly an impossible thing to do. You know, …
Is Daniel Nkado an atheist? Read More
by Ward Chanley We’ve developed conscience and empathy because it helps to ensure our survival. We’re a social species. We organize into social groups, and conscience and empathy are useful …
What stops atheists from committing crimes? Read More
by Staff writer A commonly cited reason for maintaining, or expanding, criminalisation of homosexuality in Africa is that it is “un-African” or, in other words, a foreign phenomenon. But do you …
The gay king who ruled in Africa before the British invasion Read More
by Staff writer Recently, on a popular question-and-answer site, someone gave reasons he is seriously feeling US President Donald Trump is suffering from dementia. Laslo Kovacs, an automobile analyst, wrote: …
Someone is suggesting Donald Trump has dementia Read More
by Staff writer While encountering a lion may look like the most terrifying thing on earth, these 5 animals have killed more people than a lion ever will. 1. Mosquitoes …
5 animals you really should be afraid of Read More
by Phil Samson I found out about my wife’s cheating in the most unusual way. One night my wife came home from being with friends at the school where she …
“How I found out my wife was cheating” Read More
Gone are the days when one needs a publisher to publish and/or even sell their books. This is the era of self-publishing and the news is exceptionally great for writers …
Authors’ Haven: Nominate your favorite writers Read More
by Staff writer Nigerian out activist, Bisi Alimi, in a recent online post said it is not the responsibility of children, who have become independent, to care for their aged …
“It is not the responsibility of children to take care of their parents” – Bisi Alimi Read More
by Staff writer Zimbabwe is the most highly developed country in Africa after South Africa, President Robert Mugabe has said. The 93-year-old leader of Zimbabwe who is seeking reelection next …
“Zimbabwe second-most developed country in Africa” – Mugabe Read More
Five years ago a midwife in Kenya delivered a child with both male and female sexual organs. The father told her to kill it, but instead she hid it and …
“The midwife who saved intersex babies in Africa” Read More
Rachael Malonson was crowned ‘Miss Black University of Texas’ on Sunday. However, people took to Twitter to say judges chose the lightest skinned contestant. Malonson said she was taken aback …
Winner of ‘Miss Black’ pageant faces backlash from people who claim ‘she is not black enough’ Read More
by Gloria Ezeh One thing to be understood about the Met Gala, the annual fundraising gala for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York …
Met Gala 2017: Rihanna and her bunch of quirky friends Read More
by Staff writer A new study published in the The Journal of Social Psychology has concluded that alcohol increases straight men and women’s attraction to people of the same sex. …
Straight men more likely to sleep with other men after taking alcohol, study shows Read More
by Staff writer Taking certain types of antibiotics during early pregnancy may lead to an increased risk of miscarriage, according to a new study from Canada. The study, published in …
Some antibiotics can cause miscarriage, new study says Read More