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by Tochukwu Okeh 1. With a population of about 180 million people, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, the most populous black nation on earth, and the 8th …

by Mr. Bob The common reason for the confusion regarding how best to reply to the greeting: “How do you do?” comes from the fact that the question itself is …

by David Galipeau I was born under poor conditions. My father died in front of me when I was 18. People would laugh at me at school because I was …

by Zeus Only Nigerians will understand…

by Raunak Sapkota Okay, the key here is to maintain a level of seriousness and express the feeling that you have your own sense of belief and will not be …

by Alex Wong Though it is difficult to say for certain what would have been different about Africa had it not been colonized but here are a few aspects that …

by Staff writer A married couple discovered they are twins when they went to a fertility clinic to find out why they have not been able to have children. Their …

by Gloria Ezeh Because your skin protects every single part of your body, it only makes sense to take good care of it. Taking care of your skin results in …

by Boris Ezomo Should you take the step and move to Nigeria? Understand something, Nigeria is a fantastic place to live and have a peace of mind. There is no …

FOUR Rita pushed the door gently. ‘Please come in,’ she said. Ejike stepped into the room. ‘You didn’t lock your door?’ ‘Couldn’t have—ran out in a hurry.’ Ejike looked round …

by Staff writer A Georgia teen was live-streaming a video on Instagram Monday evening when he accidentally shot himself. Malachi Hemphill, 13, was rushed to Gracy Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, …

by Staff writer   Under a new law that came into force in February 2017, it became illegal to euthanise abandoned animals in Taiwan. Fees of up to $125 will …

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 …