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by Zeus Ask any African child which of their parents they like the more, the answer will invariably be: “My mother!” According to research by DNB team of pseudo-scientists, this …

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has lashed out at regional mediators urging him to step down, saying he will not be intimidated. The West African regional bloc ECOWAS had called on …

Nigeria is trying to import more jet fuel but air travelers tired of delays must be patient as a shortage of foreign currency will continue to hurt the airline industry, …

  Nigeria has confiscated over 100 bags of “plastic rice” smuggled into the country by some devious businessmen, the customs service says. Lagos customs chief Haruna Mamudu said the fake …

by Roman Saini For the past few years, I have devoted each and every day of my life to reach closer to the below mentioned goals, which I think are …

by Emmanuel-Francis Nwaolisa Ogomegbunam Let’s start with the obvious, Nigeria is POOR. No offense to my fellow Nigerians, but when 70% of your fellow citizens are scrapping by on less …

by Mr Anonymous I was in a normal marriage for over 10 years until the company I worked for went bankrupt and closed down. I was never overly aggressive and …

Approximately 48 hours after its activities in Nigeria were suspended for a month, shady money-multiplying scheme has launched in both Ghana and Kenya. This new development has further increased the …

Smileys are fun. We love them. You love them. Everybody loves them! To add any smiley of your choice to your comment on DNB Stories:  Simply visit Emojipedia, select and …

West African regional bloc ECOWAS has called on Nigeria and other countries to undergo “necessary structural reforms” to improve their economies as a collapse in oil and commodity prices continues …

by Mike Bennett   Every good gift we have has come from God, and He wants to give us “pleasures forevermore.” In gratitude for all He does for us, what …

by Cliff Kodero A new study conducted by the Washington-based Pew Forum on religion and public life says that Africans are among the most religious people on earth. The study …

On 13 December, widespread Ponzi scheme, MMM Nigeria froze its system. Members who expected a pay-out since Tuesday have been disappointed. MMM claims it froze the scheme to deal with …

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe was confirmed on Saturday as his party’s sole candidate for the next presidential election in 2018, when he will be 94. Supporters at a party conference …

The European Union has offered Niger 610 million euros ($635 million) on Thursday to curtail migration from Africa through the Mediterranean to Europe and said it was seeking more of …

  Ted Martins shares a fascinating near-death experience story: I was twenty years old and working for the US Forest Service building trails in the mountains north of Los Angeles. …

by Gloria Ezeh   Guess who DNB’s most prominent character of 2016 is? With her sharp tongue, petite stature and incredible love for cocoyam, Uzoma has snatched the title of …

Sponsored Post: The Peugeot 407 majors on style in an attempt to tempt buyers away from other mainstream family cars and with its gaping grille and long front overhang it …

Nnamdi Kanu, leading member of one of several Biafran separatist organizations, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and the director of London-based radio station Radio Biafra was arrested last year …

Nigeria’s victorious women’s football team have protested outside parliament in Abuja over unpaid win bonuses. Their protest coincided with President Muhammadu Buhari’s arrival at the National Assembly to present next …

by Max Ehrmann Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms …

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presented a record 7.298 trillion naira ($23.97 billion) budget for 2017 to lawmakers, which he said was an increase of 20.4 percent on last …

Nigeria rushed plastic surgeons and other specialists on Monday to Uyo city in the south to treat more than one hundred people injured when a church collapsed in one of …

by Staff writer A car crash claims the life of a Christian college student on her way home, a faithful pastor receives a cancer diagnosis, a family is away on …

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will travel to Gambia on Tuesday as part of a high-level delegation trying to get Yahya Jammeh, Gambia’s leader of the last 22 years, to accept …

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh must hand over power after defeat in elections, the UN Security Council has said. President Jammeh initially conceded to Adama Barrow in last week’s vote but …

by Staff writer Girls are reaching puberty in life earlier than ever, research shows. About 15 percent of American girls now begin puberty by age 7, according to a study …

by Matan Shelomi Since we became Homo sapiens, has evolution changed us in any way? Actually, yes. All life on earth is constantly evolving: the process doesn’t stop. As living …

by Daniel Nkado I felt the power of His presence from a hundred yards away. It was nothing like I have ever experienced before. It was thick. Strong. Numbing. Inside …

by Staff writer   Red lipstick is the makeup equivalent of slipping on a sexy pair of pumps. It’s the easiest way to instantly upgrade your look. “Red gives off …

Indian state-run oil refiners have called for Nigeria to increase its total term contract volumes next year by more than 20% as demand from the South Asian country climbs, an …

…because knowledge is power! ***  Pentheraphobia is the fear of your mother-in-law. The origin of the word penthera is Greek (meaning mother-in-law) and phobia is Greek (meaning fear). Pentheraphobia is …

by Marcia Peterson The more melanin you have, the darker your skin tone. Whether someone is African, American or Indian, etc., dark skin shows less visible signs of aging than …

Remember the story of South African pastor that performs mind-blowing miracles with DOOM insecticide? Okay.  Now watch this hilarious Zimbabwean joke:  

Overall, there are two standard methods of measuring the wealth of countries and how rich or poor its inhabitants are. The measure most often used is Gross Domestic Product (GDP), …

by Staff writer The United Nations has warned that northern Nigeria faces the “largest crisis in Africa” as the government’s war with Boko Haram has become increasingly bogged down. In …

by Staff writer An evangelical preacher from Ghana says he has been blessed with special powers to enlarge a man’s penis just by touching it. Bishop Daniel Obinim claims that …

by Hadmat Rajput Close your eyes, inhale deeply and imagine what would happen if suddenly all humans on earth disappeared: Here is my list. Add yours.  1. My mobile phone …

by Staff writer Following reactions from this earlier post, we’ve decided to come up with this personal list of the most beautiful cities in Africa. To us, most beautiful loosely …

by Staff writer Some call it “pregnancy brain” or “mommy brain” or “momnesia“, but of all the changes that happen during pregnancy—spreading feet, dwindling bladder and an explosion of emotions—this …

by Daniël W. Crompton I believe there are a number of possible reasons why a rich continent like Africa is so poor: 1. Corruption This explains where some of the …

by David R. Carpenter Why are humans the only animals on the planet that seem to care and desire worship and other acts of submission? When was the last time …

by Gedaliah Braun I am an American who taught philosophy in several African universities from 1976 to 1988, and have lived since that time in South Africa. When I first …

by Staff writer Numerous scientific studies have evaluated the therapeutic effects of prayer. Generally, research has shown that people who pray regularly are less likely to become ill and that …

Money stolen from Nigeria through corruption and seized by authorities in Britain should be spent on Boko Haram victims, a charity said on Friday. The United Nations on Friday launched …

Say the truth — Can you let this happen at your wedding?

by Liz Smith There was a study done recently where it was determined that the average high school student today has the same stress levels as a psychiatric patient from …

Gambia’s authoritarian president who has ruled the country for 22 years has suffered a surprising defeat in the country’s general election. Yahya Jammeh will be replaced by a property developer, …

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by Staff writer   Using composite crime indices from Numbeo.com, here are 10 most dangerous cities to live in, visit, and conduct business in Africa today. Nairobi, Kenya Luanda, Angola …

by Staff writer A major survey into global football shows that life for the vast majority of African footballers is a far cry from the glitz and glamour of those …

  ‘Adults are so obsessed with children they have no time for important things’ French author Corinne Maier has two children but cannot wait for the second to become independent. …

by Sexy Pat Every Nigerian woman can relate to this scenario…

The Nigerian telecommunication regulatory body NCC has directed all telecommunication networks in the country to increase subscriber data rates. This directive is to take effect from 1st of December, 2016. …

by Andrea Tantaros I’m going to go ahead and say something no conservative ever dare says: feminism has been awesome. First, imagine not having the same rights as men. Imagine …

An African woman trafficked to the United States by a diplomat, confined to a house for three years and forced to work long hours for little pay has been awarded …

by Staff writer A painting by Njideka Akunyili Crosby, daughter of late Dora Akunyili recently sold for a whopping $1.1 million. The 2012 painting ‘Drown’, an innovative style of painting …

by Staff writer An increasing number of African elephants are now born tuskless because poachers have consistently targetted animals with the best ivory over decades, fundamentally altering the gene pool. …

by Staff writer   Many world leaders have paid tribute to late Cuban revolutionary, Fidel Castro. Russian President Vladimir Putin described him as a “reliable and sincere friend” of Russia, …