DNB Stories Africa

by DNB staff writer Sudan, once the largest and one of the most geographically diverse states in Africa, split into two countries in July 2011 after the people of the …

by Staff writer A woman who was told she was infertile after being born with two sets of reproductive organs is now expecting a miracle baby. Doctors said Krista Schwab, …

by Staff writer For years we’ve been told that standing water provides ideal conditions for one of world’s deadliest creatures — mosquitoes — to lay their eggs, but that’s not …

by Staff writer There is no denying the fact that love is a beautiful thing. However, sometimes, you may think you are in love when actually you are not. These …

by Staff writer This kid’s reaction to mom’s pregnancy will have you in stitches…

by Gloria Ezeh Looks matter to everyone, there’s no denying that. Women, however, have eyes of a hawk when it comes to observing how a guy carries himself. You don’t …

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 …