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Taiwan has become the first country in Asia to outlaw both the sale and consumption of dog and cat meat. Under a new animal protection bill, anyone who sells, purchases …

by Rai Omido As written by a Kenyan: When I was young we used to associate China with fake products. We even have a “Chinese” name for fake products: “Chinku”. …

by Daniel Nkado While there are obviously some benefits that come with being single, a lot of us still believe nothing can be compared to being in a committed relationship. …

Selling of people is rife in African nation Libya that has slid into violent chaos since the overthrow of Gaddafi, UN migration agency reports. West African migrants are being bought …

Who are you pulling for? The feisty lady roadrunner or the easygoing rattler? *** Credit: NatGeo WILD

This is a sponsored post: It doesn’t matter what a teacher looks like – a good-hearted old lady or a fidgety graduate just out of the University. What really matters …

 by DNB staff writer Mental illness is a taboo subject that attracts stigma in much of Africa. A study conducted in Uganda revealed that the term ‘depression’ is not culturally …

by Staff writer When an African prince and a white middle-class clerk from Lloyd’s underwriters got married in 1948, it provoked shock both in Britain and Africa. Their romance caused …

32-year-old Latoya Lewis from Racine County is facing multiple charges including First-Degree Attempted Intentional Homicide, Recklessly Endangering Safety and Battery for shooting at husband after she caught him downloading divorce …

by Staff writer Your 30s can feel sort of bittersweet. Just as you’re coming more into your own and feeling stronger in your identity, your body begins to show some …

by Gloria Ezeh Love. This might be the single most profound thing to encounter in life. It has the power to build, transform, excite, but only just as it can …

by Staff writer For a while, the residents of Manitoba Colony thought demons were raping the town’s women. There was no other explanation. No way of explaining how a woman …

by Staff writer Seems we are now finally live in the era of sequels, remakes and reboots: Beauty and the Beast, Logan, Kong: Skull Island… But the new Mummy movie …

by Niklas Göke In 2010 I wrote down 30 basic principles for my life. Seven years later, it might make sense to look back and reflect. I think I can …

by Staff writer   If you already didn’t know, homosexual behavior is a nearly universal phenomenon in the animal kingdom. Homosexuality has been found in 1,500 species of animals through …

by Staff writer Everyone agrees that water is a basic requirement of life. Your body is composed of about 60% water. The functions of these bodily fluids include digestion, absorption, …

by Wansai Ounkeo “Creative minds are not necessarily business minds.” Here are 3 reasons creative people often fail financially: 1. Time Constraints Building a business is extremely taxing and time …

Blood and Strangers Abuchi shook his head again. ‘No. I will not do it.’ Georgina’s eyes widened further. ‘Abuchi?’ ‘No.’ ‘Abuchi?’ ‘I said no.’ ‘Why? Why are you saying no? …

THREE Uzoma’s eyes darted round the compound. In a matter of seconds and she had seen what she sought— igbeguru! The cut end of a palm frond with its long …

A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, dates all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in …

by Staff writer If you’ve heard the phrase ‘cash me ousside’ recently, and are wondering what on earth all the fuss is about, here is everything you need to know. …

by DNB Editorial Team Well, don’t tell us. Here is a simple test for you. Question: Which one of these sentences is correct? A. Neither you nor I is correct. …

by Staff writer   Black, Gold, Silver — these colours have been so used by phone makers they have become boring. Apple seemed to have realized this. So on Tuesday …

by Barry Tuck As a white South African, I am a descendant and benefactor of the Europeans who colonized Africa, and I can emphatically say that colonization was the worst …

by Staff writer This video of a giant chicken had internet users like WTF? According to poultrykeeper.com, Brahma chickens were imported into the United States in the 1840s from the …

Ever wondered what the popular singer will be up to at 82? Well, all thanks to Miss Jay, we now do! Watch video below… *** Credit: Miss Jay Music

Every Tuesday we normally share a song. What song are we playing today? Find out below… Tope Alabi – Aye Le [Remdel Music] Please note that this is not a …

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 …