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by Uchennaya The emergence of social media has simplified communication, sort of. But Nigerians have a tendency of overdoing things, don’t we? Today, more than 1 billion people all over …

by Daniel Nkado and Mosope Sotade Weddings are a huge thing in Nigeria and it doesn’t matter which tribe is involved. Whether from the North, South, East or West, Nigerians …

by Staff writer Food is not just food — not when you are spending something close to a certain person’s salary to have it. There are many places to eat …

by Staff writer If you are Nigerian or know about the country, then you should know that the Nigerian brand of English can be quite different from standard English. In …

by Staff writer Lagos can be all things but definitely not dry. You can’t be in Lagos and not be having fun. Don’t think that is remotely possible. After all …

by Staff writer Growing up in Africa can be both fun and confusing. There were a lot of weird superstitions flying around (I’m sure some are still are) and most …

by Uzonna Adi So I just finally quit smoking but realized I faced another major challenge — getting rid of my smoker’s lips. Smoker’s lips are lips that have turned …

by Staff writer The new Nigerian ECOWAS e-Passport is slightly different from the old international passport. With the ECOWAS e-Passport, everything from your bio details to contact information is electronically …

by Miz Tee So I just recently got my braces from a private clinic in Nigeria. Even though it is way more expensive to use a private clinic instead of …

by Staff writer Not-so-great news for iPhone users! All reports point to the view that Apple is losing its grip on the smartphone market. Apple has slipped to 4th place …

by Staff writer “The Igbo man does not joke with his stomach,” writes Daniel Nkado in one of his books — a statement that has ever proven to be true. …

by Aaron Welch Ever wondered what you can do now that will change your life forever? These are six things I wished I had known at 23, or even 33 …

by Staff writer These days it has become very common for people to post and share website links and urls on WhatsApp. Because most Android users usually have more than …

by Staff writer Argan oil is probably the most beneficial skin care product you can spend money on. Often called ‘liquid gold’, argan oil is an organic product extracted from …

by Staff writer A native doctor is a person, usually a man, believed to have supernatural powers that range from curing diseases to talking with and controlling spirits. If you …

by Staff writer Truly, a woman’s place is in the house and this is an incontestable fact. On November 6, 2018, 35 new women were elected to the U.S. House …

by Staff writer According to a review published in Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, running, more than any other form of physical activity, is the best exercise at the all-important task …

by Staff writer DNB editors can help you: 1. Create any content you want 2. Professionally edit your work * Proofreading * Copy-editing/Line editing * Structural/Developmental editing 3. Convert your story …

by Staff writer According to a recent study, yellow and orange-colored fruits and vegetables are men’s best choice diets for improving fertility. Researchers at Harvard University in the US asked …

Falling under anointing is definitely a form of self-induced hysteria akin to what staunch music lovers experience when their favorite music band comes on stage. The state of mind is …

by Staff writer Beauty comes in all skins and nothing better explains this than the presence and extraordinary works of these three African models. 3. Grace Bol Grace Bol is …

by Daniel Nkado This is a rather tough list to make, considering the number of talents found in the Nigerian movie industry. However, a classic case of the best among …

by Staff writer Before the arrival of mainstream skincare products, men, women and children of Africa knew about the skin-nourishing properties of Shea butter. Often called “women’s gold” because of …

by Daniel Nkado The biological purpose of every living organism is to reproduce and ensure that it passes down its genes to the next generation. In a few centuries, all …

by James Nelson For those that don’t go to the gym yet, you are really missing the lifestyle gist of your life. The gym is like a busy market of …

by Staff writer Hair could be one of the slowest growing things — increasing only at a pitiable pace of no more than half an inch every month. This means …

by Noah After I wrote this list, I thought to myself: Someone somewhere is going to say, “You weren’t really depressed if you could muster up the energy to do …

by Staff writer ‘Couple’ is a collective noun and like most collective nouns should ordinarily go with the singular verb ‘has’. But things can get a little complicated because unlike …

by Staff writer The World Health Organization has put bacon, hot dogs and sausages in the same category of cancer risk as tobacco smoking. According to the WHO, all processed …

by Bill Johnson II I have a problem with my dick size. It’s not big and I want it to be! I guess it is about average in size, and …

by Staff writer It appears a lot of people have lots of misconceptions about secondhand clothes, popularly known as okrika in Nigeria. Here are some things about secondhand clothes you …

by Daniel Nkado The older you get, the more the pressures of marriage dawn on you. You are going to expect these constant questions from your parents, aunts and uncles, …

by Staff writer Nigeria comes top on the list of places to find the hottest men in the world. From well-defined features, impressive build and luxurious skin, coupled with talent …

by Staff writer Perhaps you landed on this post thinking it is talking about the viral respiratory disease, SARS. You are wrong. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) may be a …

by Staff writer It’s long been understood that all across the world, women enjoy longer lifespans than men. Men are expected to die around 3 – 4 years earlier than …

You can get all DNB Books on the Okadabooks App (visit this LINK to see how) or BamBooks, or buy directly from here. This is what our eBook will look …

by Staff writer With most flagship devices selling way above your income, buying UK-used phones may just be your only option of touching that shiny new wonder from your favourite …

by Staff writer During the period of the Atlantic Slave Trade, from approximately 1526 to 1867, some 12.5 million slaves were shipped from Africa to the Americas. The Atlantic Slave …

by Miz Tee Top 12 best love song collaborations: 1. Kelly Rowland and Nelly – Dilemma 2. Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown – No Air 3. Enrique Iglesias and Ciara …

by Staff writer Anambra is a state in southeastern Nigeria. These pictures are taken at Awka, the capital and seat of government of Anambra State, and Onitsha, which is by …

by Staff writer A new study points to cannabis as a trigger for schizophrenia. Scientists believe that schizophrenia, a disorder caused by an imbalance in the brain’s chemical reactions, is …

by Staff writer The meme below telling a story of one Arsenal player named David Dicks has been circulating round the web since the early 2000s: However funny the meme …

by Staff writer The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has mastered the act of surprise, but rarely in a good way. From unrealistic love scenes to bad sound mixing and catastrophic …

by Staff writer A Silicone Valley tech-billionaire is paying $10,000 to be killed so his brain can be preserved forever. Entreprenuer Sam Altman is one of 25 people on a …

by Jessi Hempel Writing for the Time, Jessi Hempel narrates the incredible journey of her brother’s first pregnancy: My brother Evan was born female. He came out as transgender 16 …