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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 …

This past one week has been very challenging for us. We discovered — quite so late — that our domain host had gone out of business and our months-old renewal …

Violence broke out in Pretoria West yesterday when South African natives looted and set the homes of foreigners on fire. At least three houses were set alight between 08:00 and …

ONE Today, Uzoma prepared her favourite meal. Ede mmachu. Boiled cocoyam. It is a difficult, lengthy dish to make.  A day before, she had carried out a basket full of …

by Staff writer The fictitious resurrection of dinosaurs captured our imaginations at the cinema, but the quest to bring the extinct woolly mammoth back to life has begun in real …

After seeing the video of a young girl singing Halo by Beyoncé, South African recording artist and producer Cassper Nyovest says he wants to feature the gifted singer on his …

by Staff writer People on Twitter are telling J.K. Rowling that they’re burning her books, presumably upset about her criticisms of U.S. President Donald Trump and his travel ban on …

by Tor Matson It’s really, really lonely being very smart. It’s not fun. It’s not glamorous. It’s fucking painful. And if you’re not only smart but also compassionate, life on …

by Jordan Yates My family used to live in a five bedroom, three bathroom home. We had a boat, jet skis, five vehicles, a nice trailer. We could drop a …

by Zeus When the man you owe N10million finally dies…

We have finally decided. The new DNB Chapter Story to be aired on DNB Stories is The Lost Moon Piece. The Lost Moon Piece is the sequel to the just …

A Russian Instagram model diced with death as she posed for a photo shoot dangling from one of the world’s tallest skyscrapers. Viktoria Odintsova, 22, clung to the hand of …

A Christian pastor in South Africa sparked outrage online after encouraging worshipers at his church to drink a deadly rat poison. Pastor Light Monyeki told worshipers at the Grace Living …

by Staff writer Reports of a Nokia 3310 relaunch have sent the internet into a frenzy. Nokia 3310 is undoubtedly a cultural icon of the early noughties. Its rugged looks, …

Our prehistoric ancestors are often portrayed as spear-wielding savages, but the earliest human societies are likely to have been founded on enlightened egalitarian principles, according to scientists. A study has …

by Staff writer In August 2016, scientists announced the discovery of a planet called Proxima Centauri b. It is an exoplanet — a planet that orbits a star other than …

Too bad. Not only in Nigeria…

Scientists who compared the skulls and DNA of human remains from around the world say their results point to modern humans (Homo sapiens) having a single origin in Africa. We …

While her husband, Donald Trump, wields his power as president, first lady Melania Trump is struggling with the realities of her new role and the scrutiny that comes with it, …

by Loreal All you men should really stop behaving as though women want so much from men! We are the most self-sustaining, self-absorbing system thereever out there to find! The …

by Steve Knopper   Even Adele, who won Grammy Awards in all the major categories, couldn’t believe it. “I thought it was her year,” she said of Beyoncé, whose acclaimed …

According to a report from VentureBeat, sources from the Finnish company with exclusive rights to make phones under the Nokia name, claim the company will launch a “modern version” of …

by Staff writer While there are plants that we enjoy as sweet food, use as building materials, or plant to beautify our homes, there are some plants we would do …

Spirit of the Dead – 2   ‘Oh my God, something just passed!’ Loveth screamed. April and Georgina took off at once. Georgina jumped over the couch and April opened …

One of the Social Investment programs designed by the Federal Government of Nigeria to cushion the effects of high youth unemployment in the country N-POWER kicked off late last year …

by Staff writer   Beyoncé has been feeling all goddessy lately — hasn’t she always been? Her performance at Sunday night’s Grammy awards, pregnant with twins and glowing, drove that …

by Staff writer The legendary David Bowie and Adele were the biggest winners at the 2017 #GRAMMYs. They won ALL FIVE categories. David Bowie died from liver cancer on January …

by Staff writer She can sing, dance, even have two babies at a go, but there are few things Beyoncé has not yet conquered too. The Grammy for album of …

by Staff writer The 59th Annual Grammy Awards will be held at 2:00 AM – 5:30 AM on Monday, February 13, 2017. We just heard that our own amazing Chioma …

by Staff writer What color do you think the Sun is? It is a common misconception that the Sun is yellow, or orange or even red in color. However, the …

by Staff writer A woman in South Africa is facing a 15-year jail term for allegedly lacing her vagina with poison so that she could kill her cheating husband. Trending …

  On steep green hillside north of the windswept city of Port Elizabeth, hundreds of tiny brick cabins – each not much larger than a telephone booth – stretch out …

Africa’s most populous nation and biggest economy Nigeria is MTN’s most lucrative but increasingly problematic market, hobbling its growth outlook. South Africa-based MTN Group expects to report a full-year loss …

by Staff writer The Nigerian APC political party snaked into power riding on an irresistible promise of change. From vows such as thousands of jobs for unemployed youths, zero tolerance …

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by Michael Barnard   Ten things you should know before moving to Canada: 1. Canada is huge It’s one of the biggest countries in the world geographically. Don’t think you’ll …

by Alison Whitmire In my thirties, I made four big mistakes. Mistake #1: I took getting pregnant for granted. About the time I was ready to start trying, a great …

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the parliament to extend his medical leave in the UK, amid concerns that his health may be worse than officials are publicly saying. The …

One Voice Nigeria protesters in Abuja reach Aso Villa gate. Aso Villa is the office and residence of the Nigerian President. It is located in Abuja, the capital city of …

Nigerians in the UK have joined in the #OneVoiceNigeria protest. A group of Nigerians were spotted at the Nigeria High Commission in the UK, demanding for a 5-minute speech from …

A protest to demand good governance and an urgent explanation for the country’s economic downturn kicks off today in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and other major cities across Nigeria. This …

by Staff writer Beyoncé is the talk of the town this week after she revealed she’s expecting twins on Wednesday, with her record-breaking pregnancy photo of colorful flowers and a veil. …

by Staff writer They don’t call her Queen Bey for nothing! According to Instagram, Beyoncé’s photo revealing her pregnancy is the first Instagram post to garner more than 7.2 million …

The planned nationwide protest slated to hold on the 6th of February in major Nigerian cities of Abuja and Lagos has been cancelled. According to Nigerian singer 2Face who was …

Just a few days after the United States under the administration of Donald Trump put a ban on immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries, the United Kingdom has also deported 83 …

by Victor Uma The season of LOVE is almost here! Spice up your PASSION with these two DNB titles: 1. Something Bigger Than Love  SBTL tells the story of Adaku …