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by Victor Uma 1. Pretend to be sleeping when hubby is on the phone with someone 2. Wish someone could come and rent her kids for sometime 3. Compare her …

by Daniel Nkado It was past midnight, but Jane hasn’t slept one bit. The sounds wouldn’t allow her. She has turned the other way, pressed her ears into the pillow, …

TWELVE   Adaku was surprised to see so many people in the hall. She had come as early as 8, yet she met no free seat. She climbed a bench …

by Dr Mrs Blessing H. E I am new here. My friend, Angie, told me about this site. I was in fact talking to her about this problem when she …

We really would not want to give out much. All we got to say is that a new roommate is coming to town! Now the real question is, who is …

by Diane B. DNB Love Stories are more suited for adults. ***    He was sitting at the edge of my bed. Most nights we talked in my room, or …

by Daniel Nkado Once, you were firm and round Great soldiers of attention Once, you were full and sound Marvellous attention grabbers You needed nothing to stand Needed nothing to …

Moderator: Gloria It’s another game week, guys! Time to unveil another DNB genius. But this time around, something unusual has happened. The game has taken a different turn. We have …

by Zeus In a mental hospital, a journalist asked the doctor: How do you determine whether to admit a person or not? Doctor: Well, we usually fill a bathtub with …

by Daniel Nkado Uzoma did not know what was wrong with her. For some weeks now, she has been nothing but herself. Everything irked her, even the things she previously …

ELEVEN Adaku pointed from the taxi window. ‘That’s the one.’ Soon, the white 504 Peugeot came to a halt in front of a black gate. On the wall beside the …

by Gloria Godfrey and Hot Mum Just when we thought DNB is the most animal-loving blog ever, two DNB Mamas came forward with this:   1. An Encounter With The …

The Triangle *** This is the end of Roommates Season 1. We will take a week break. Next week Saturday, we will reveal what to expect in Season 2. The …

by Daniel Nkado Mrs Margaret Okeledu is a special woman. She is an epitome of character, a true reason to believe that there is still good in this world. At …

Moderator: Gloria   So the winner of last week’s game is… Ok, before that, I have to say that the stories were all amazing. Well, not that we had expected …

by Daniel Nkado   So we decided to take a little break today to provide these tips for anyone interested in sharing his or her story on DNB Stories. First, …

by Emmanuel Ibeawuchi Kunle stepped out his car, exhausted. From the moment he opened his eyes in the morning, it had been stress all the way. Not like he’d even …

TEN ‘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 not wait …

It was a breezy Sunday afternoon. Comfort has just finished spreading the clothes she washed on the line in front of their compound when her elder sister came out carrying …

The Encounter April walked out of the kitchen with a plate of sliced cucumbers. Loveth was at the table pretending to read, Georgina on the bed, smiling at her phone. …

by Daniel Nkado There lived an old woman in a small ill-built hut deep in the forest. Akate has seen her once. That day, she was in this forest with …

Moderator: Gloria   Hello DNB Peeps. Welcome to our first game day! The game rules are simple and any DNB person is free to play! Each game will produce only …

Compiled by Zeus #StrictlyForLaughs    1. #IbadanGirlsBeLike Father Lord May your name be exhausted. 2. #IbadanGirlsBeLike My name is Zainab Dolapo, but you can call me Zain for short. 3. …

Let’s face it, DNB Stories has the most adorable audience in the Blog World. It is real honour to be a member of the DNB Community. This month, as is …

NINE Obinna dropped his wet shirt back into the bucket. Rubbing his hands on his knickers, he ran into the house. The noise was coming from Room Four. Ore’s room. …

Revelations! Buy Complete Story HERE.

by Usman Inuwa I see no changes in the water Because we all live sincerely We all live happily and comfortably That no one can separate us. We all share …

Today, we were supposed to roll out our next Chapter Story – Quarter of a Blue Moon – but something changed. Normally, we go over a post at least four …

by Gloria Ezeh 6-year-old Ijeoma was in the sitting room, playing with her kid brother when suddenly the boy scattered the game. Ijeoma was furious. Mama Ijeoma was in the …

by Daniel Nkado It was a perfect Monday morning. The bright morning sun blazed through the window panes. Uzoma’s eyelids fluttered and she woke. She turned to her side, her …

EIGHT He knew her bride price had been paid and also who had paid it. But he did not care. He was his enemy after all. He’d seen her pass …

Tears of a Roommate Buy Complete Story HERE

Hello my DNB Peeps! How una dey? So last week, my talk was pulled down because of a complaint we got, which we now think we shouldn’t have anyway. Much …

THIRTEEN BUY THE FULL STORY ONLINE – OkadaBooks or BamBooks. About the writer: Daniel Nkado is a Nigerian writer and the founder of DNBStories.com. Get his books on DNB Store, OkadaBooks or BamBooks!

by Zeus A married woman entered a pharmacy. She walked to the pharmacist. She looked straight into his eyes and said, ‘I would like to buy a fast-killing poison for …

by Daniel Nkado I’m a murderer. I have killed. Not one. Three. Three boys, I shot them all, and I do not regret it. Not a single bit. Nothing is …

SEVEN Ahanna told him his rent has expired. He did not allow his shock to settle on him before he continued. He told him he needed someone to stay with, …

by Daniel Nkado My name is Ndubuisi. I first came to Lagos on October, 2008. A bank had called me for an interview. The closest relative I have in Lagos …

Hashtag #LeeLee   Buy Complete Story HERE

TWELVE BUY THE FULL STORY ONLINE – OkadaBooks or BamBooks. About the writer: Daniel Nkado is a Nigerian writer and the founder of DNBStories.com. Get his books on DNB Store, OkadaBooks or BamBooks!

by Staff writer One day, Bingo was chasing butterflies and strayed deep into the forest. Lost and scared, he wandered about aimlessly. Suddenly, he noticed a hungry-looking leopard heading in …

SIX She thought she wouldn’t sleep, but she did. After dinner, she’d entered her room quietly. She didn’t join the others to watch Super Story on NTA. Later, Ugochi knocked …

Story narrated by Femi, penned by Daniel Nkado It was a hot Saturday afternoon. I stood in the midst of other bus-hungry Lagosians by the corner of the road at …

Sleep In Peace, Loveth! Buy Complete Story HERE

  My DNB peeps, I greet you all!   Daniel has given me the job of rambling every Friday now. Not that I’m complaining though—after all, rambling has always been …

ELEVEN BUY THE FULL STORY ONLINE – OkadaBooks or BamBooks. About the writer: Daniel Nkado is a Nigerian writer and the founder of DNBStories.com. Get his books on DNB Store, OkadaBooks or BamBooks!

by Daniel Nkado and Gloria Ezeh Eyaa, so he has finally bolted. And you have decided to bury your broken self in the sheets, feeling like a rapture leftover. Relax, …

by Daniel Nkado She was crying when she entered the room. ‘Oh my God!’ she screamed, quickly carrying her into her arms. ‘Why why why?’ she sang. ‘Mommy only went …

Five Adaku stared at the big bus, reading the inscription on it— THE YOUNG SHALL GROW MOTORS—over and over again. At the right, a man was loading passengers’ luggage into …

by Daniel Nkado No life story today, so we are going to have a little discussion. During an address to the graduating class of 2015 at Wellesley College in Wellesley, …

A Friggin’ Freaky Show Buy Complete Story HERE

by Gloria Ezeh Hello DNB Mamas and Papas! Special respect to our reigning Madam, Mrs. Ijeoma. So I got to the office today completely wet. Lagos rain is the most …

by Daniel Nkado ‘Why do you like me?’ she asked. She often asked me that question—why I like her. Why anyone could like her. ‘You are beautiful, Elizabeth,’ I told …

TEN Buy complete story HERE

My name is Victor and this is how my wife left me. Last week was my birthday. My wife didn’t wish me a happy birthday. My parents forgot too and …

Opening the slot for the first official DNB personality ever is none other than our delectable, sassy, elegant, endowed, gracious and lovely Madam, Ijeoma Ufudo. She is the envy of …

THREE They brought wine today. It was meant to be a small occasion, smaller than a normal wine-carrying ceremony. They had come with just two elders; one was Ichie Okwu, …