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Bill Gates to become world’s first trillionaire

January 24, 2017March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - 2 Comments.

by Staff writer The world has never known a trillionaire before. But financial experts are now saying it is possible. And, most likely, that first trillionaire would be Microsoft co-founder …

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6 problems with Africa

January 19, 2017March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - 1 Comment

by Chijioke N. Abanya I’m an African, a Nigerian to be precise. On a first glance, Africa should have it all. From a teeming supply of natural resources to a …

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King Leopold’s letter and the true purpose of Christian missionaries to Africa

January 10, 2017March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - 6 Comments.

by Staff writer At the end of the 19th century, the Europeans scrambled for control of Africa. But of all the awful crimes they committed, Belgium’s King Leopold II left …

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Ways religion does more harm than good

January 7, 2017March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - Leave a Comment

by Valerie Tarico Surprisingly, even among those who describe themselves as “very religious” 20 percent say that religion is harmful to society. For that we can probably thank the internet, …

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Who is saying the truth about Nigeria?

January 5, 2017March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - Leave a Comment

by Staff writer On a travel forum, two foreigners give accounts of their trip and stay in Nigeria. Who of the two do you believe? And why? Foreigner 1: “I …

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President Buhari’s New Year Message

December 31, 2016March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - Leave a Comment

My dear Compatriots, I am happy to welcome you to the beginning of a New Year in our beloved country Nigeria. I felicitate with you today at a time when …

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Nearly 2 million Nigerians became jobless in 2016

December 25, 2016March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - Leave a Comment

The harsh economic situation in the country has thrown some 1.7 million Nigerians back into the job market in last nine months, according to a report from the National Bureau …

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Why Nigeria is poor

December 20, 2016March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - 1 Comment

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 …

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10 poorest countries in Africa

December 7, 2016March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - 2 Comments.

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), …

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7 reasons why Africa is poor

December 4, 2016March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - 2 Comments.

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 …

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Heroic female chief breaks up child marriages and sends girls back to school

October 12, 2016March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - 4 Comments.

Thirteen years ago, Theresa Kachindamoto could not have conceived of ever leaving her job of 27 years as a secretary at a city college in Zomba, Southern Malawi. The mild-mannered …

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The Female Privilege Checklist

September 16, 2016March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - 4 Comments.

by Karen Straughan If you truly disagree with the fact that women are more privileged than men, please give substantial reasoning… 1) People are likely to assume I am a …

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Nigeria in Serious Crisis – UN Report

September 6, 2016March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - 2 Comments.

A report released by the United Nations, UN, has painted a gloomy picture of the country’s economy, pointing out that most of the development and social indices in the country …

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Top 5 Poorest Countries in Africa

September 4, 2016March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - 1 Comment

by Kidal Delonix As much as Africa has developed at a higher pace in the recent past, it still holds some of the poorest countries in the world. A good …

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Rare Photos Show How Desperate Africans Are To Migrate To Europe

August 30, 2016March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - 8 Comments.

Migrants and refugees are still fleeing their homes and going to extremes to reach Europe, despite closed borders and increasingly stringent immigration laws. About 6,500 people, mostly from Eritrea and …

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Bridal Slavery in India!

August 17, 2016March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - 4 Comments.

by Staff writer India has one of the world’s fastest growing economies. But the southwest Asian country also has the largest number of slaves in the world. In the midst …

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The Otokoto Ritual Killings of 1996!

July 18, 2016March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - 12 Comments.

One Thursday almost 20 years ago, on the 19th of September 1996, during the brutal regime of the late General Sani Abacha, something happened in Nigeria that shocked the entire …

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Top 13 Jobs Mostly Affected by Depression

June 22, 2016March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - 7 Comments.

by Staff writer 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 …

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Quarter of a Blue Moon – 5

June 1, 2016March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - 11 Comments.

FIVE ‘What is that?’ Amaka whispered. ‘What do you think it is?’ Without so much as another look at the object Phillip held out, Amaka tied her wrapper back, firmly …

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11 Things Every African Businessperson Must Know!

May 17, 2016March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - 5 Comments.

by Staff writer Forget everything you hear in the news or read in foreign magazines, Africa is not a stretch of languishing land. Yes, there is poverty, poor infrastructure, insecurity, …

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Roommates 3: Episode 8

December 26, 2015March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - 16 Comments.

A Party To Remember – 1 ‘Who is giving me shoe na?’ Nwamgbeke said again. Again, none of her roommates behaved as though they’d heard her. All of them were …

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The Sarah Baartman Story

November 11, 2015March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - 13 Comments.

by Phil Lesedi The Sarah Baartman story is a story every African woman should know. Sometime in the late 18th century, Sarah Baartman was working as a slave in Cape …

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Short Story: A Mother

November 5, 2015March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - 14 Comments.

by Talius Dike In a family of 6, Nkoli was youngest and the only girl. Her father had died when she was just 7 and for the past 9 or …

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Flash Story: Burdens

October 30, 2015March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - 11 Comments.

by Daniel Nkado Ngozika sat in front of her door, mulling over her life. Again. She had just called Mama in the village and they haven’t seen where to borrow …

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Something Bigger Than Love – 9

July 6, 2015March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - 30 Comments.

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. …

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Roommates: Episode 5

May 30, 2015March 23, 2020 - by dnbstories - 11 Comments.

Celebrity Roommates! Georgina came through the door first. She took off her shoes and started removing her accessories. ‘Georgina, are you sure you are okay?’ April asked. ‘You’ve been awfully …

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My Lesbian Encounter – Pt 1

December 29, 2014August 27, 2024 - by dnbstories - 4 Comments.

by Daniel Nkado So I met this girl sometime last month. At GT Bank ATM.  She just walked in and met the long queue—like a giant millipede we curved out …

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