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by Staff writer The Lagos Eat Drink Festival has grown to become one of the biggest food festivals in Nigeria. The event which debuted in 2015 is renewed for its …
All you need to know about the Lagos Eat Drink Festival Read More
by Staff writer It’s always best to have a relationship defined from the onset — it helps you know where you stand. There have been cases of two people being …
5 obvious signs he is not serious about you Read More
by Staff writer One of the biggest and most expensive nightclubs in Nigeria, Club Quilox has been shut down by the state’s environmental agency. The club, which is located in …
State Government shuts down Quilox nightclub in Lagos Read More
by Elizabeth Nana Hydrophobia — that’s the term to describe people like me who are scared of water. I’ve always avoided anything beach, but when Ami called again and shouted …
My experience visiting Tarkwa Bay Beach in Lagos Read More
by Staff writerIf you missed him as Brian in Gina & Friends, you probably would know him as the sly Tunji in the hit Africa Magic series, Unbroken. Recently awarded …
Aaron Sunday plays terrifying gangster on new web series, “Before Dawn” Read More
by Staff writer Despite a slow start, 2019 turned out to be a really BIG year for news-hungry Nigerians. From celebrity scandals and reality TV drama to massive political controversies, …
8 most talked about Nigerians this year Read More
by Staff writer Uzo Aduba will join actress Lupita Nyong’o in the anticipated TV adaptation of Chimamanda Adichie’s best-selling novel, Americanah. News of Aduba’s casting comes after Harriet actor Zackary …
Uzo Aduba will play ‘Aunty Uju’ in upcoming Americanah series Read More
by Staff writer Online dating seems to be the real deal now — almost everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. Nigerians have been heavy internet users from the beginning …
Top 7 dating apps used by Nigerians Read More
by Staff writer Waist trainers are corset-like contraptions mostly worn by women to cinch their cores and create an attractive curved shape. More like a recycled trend, waist trainers can …
Stop! Waist trainers don’t make you lose weight Read More
by Staff writer “One apple a day keeps the doctor away” is obviously one of the most common health-related proverbs you’ll ever come across. Up until now, no strong scientific …
You need TWO apples a day not one to keep the doctor away Read More
by Staff writer A short Christmas film released by Brazil-based YouTube comedy group, Porta dos Fundos, has been generating a lot of controversy since it appeared on Netflix. The 46-minute …
Netflix’s ‘gay Jesus’ film continues to generate controversy Read More
by Staff writer Nigeria’s representative at the just-concluded 2019 Miss World contest, Nyekachi Douglas, became everyone’s favourite after her endearing personality came to light on the Miss World stage. Reaching …
Why Nyekachi Douglas is everyone’s favorite ‘Miss World’ contestant Read More
by Staff writer A video has emerged online showing a young boy furious at his drug addict mother and smacking her twice in the process. In the video, the boy …
Video of boy smacking his drug addict mother generates controversy Read More
by Staff writer Most of us have never even donated blood once in our lives – so imagine doing this every week for 60 whole years. James Harrison is every …
Meet the man who has donated blood every week for 60 years! Read More
Story narrated Tobi Lawal, penned by Daniel Nkado My first reaction to the news of on-demand bike services (OPay, GOkada, etc) coming to Nigeria was mixed. I mean I liked …
My experience with an OPay bike rider this morning Read More
by Staff writer The REDTV Rave party is perhaps this year’s ultimate Detty December event. The show remained true to its theme, ‘The shutdown’, with over 25K guests attending. On …
Exclusive pictures from the REDTV Rave 4 Shutdown party in Lekki Read More
by Staff writer The 2019 Miss Universe contest ended in a bang with 26-year-old Zozibini Tunzi being crowned the winner on Sunday night. Miss Tunzi was born in Tsolo, Eastern …
Zozibini Tunzi winning ‘Miss Universe’ and other interesting details Read More
by Gloria Ezeh Detty December is all about the shows and concerts and the parties. Detty December is a way to cool off after the stress of the year. No …
What does Detty December mean to you? Read More
by Staff writer Nimbe is a Nollywood movie that came at the right time. At a time most Nigerian filmmakers are playing it safe with soppy soaps and 4-character dramas, …
Chimezie Imo on playing lead on Nimbe the movie Read More
by Staff writer Rapper Cardi B is in Nigeria ahead of her performance at the Livespot X Festival tomorrow and it appears the star is not pleased with the country’s …
“No light…looks like the Dominican Republic” – Cardi B shades Nigeria Read More
by Staff writer It’s no longer news — a remix to Davido’s “Fall” is coming and Cardi B is in it! The award-winning rapper teased a sample of the yet-to-be-released …
Detty December: Cardi B is in Lagos, dances to Davido’s song Read More
by Dr. Chidubem Okeke Gone are the days when personal grooming is attributed to femininity or some evolving terminology—metrosexuals. These days, even hypermasculine men pay rapt attention to their looks. …
Doctor reveals 5 simple skincare tips for Nigerian men Read More
by Staff writer There is no better city to have a Detty December this year than Lagos City. With all the amazing shows and concerts going down in Lagos this …
Ticket prices for Lagos music concerts this December Read More
by Staff writer Sticking to a weight loss diet plan in Nigeria can be very tough. Most Nigerian meals are heavy, yet still hard to resist. A typical effective weight …
6 Nigerian foods to avoid if you want to lose weight Read More
Nollywood may have over the years garnered a non-flattering reputation for not-so-impressive movie projects, but the truth remains that the industry has raised some of the greatest actors and actresses …
Top 7 fast-rising Nigerian actors to look out for NOW Read More
by Staff writer After Donald Trump took an unplanned trip to a government hospital outside Washington last Saturday, there were speculations the president has taken ill. To quell the rumours, …
Trump posted his shirtless picture online and Twitter went WILD Read More
by Staff writer First lady Melania Trump faced booing from middle and high school students as she took the stage at a youth summit on Tuesday. The conference which was …
Students booed Melania Trump on stage and it is not fair Read More
by Staff writer American superstar Akon has confirmed he is building his own megacity in Africa. In a recent interview with Nick Cannon, Akon, 46, confirmed “Akon City” will be …
What is Akon building in Senegal? Read More
by Staff writer As it has always been said: Nigeria’s NYSC scheme remains the oldest and most successful scheme the Nigerian government has ever installed. While with its cons, the …
NYSC Senate List and other NYSC terms for intending corps members Read More
by Staff writer A good friend once said to me: If he cheated, then he does not love you. This may or may not be true. Why do people cheat? …
Why do people CHEAT on those they LOVE Read More
by Daniel Nkado Weddings are a major highlight of the African culture. On many occasions, a tribe has been recognized mainly by the way they marry. The Igbos are an …
All about the traditional Igbo wedding ceremony, Igba Nkwu Read More
Story penned by Daniel Nkado, inspired by Dr. Ekenedilichukwu’s real-life story I realized how poor we were when I was about 8 or so. The slender, short-haired Miss at the …
I was born in a small Nigerian village, today I’m a DOCTOR Read More
by Staff writer After DJ Cuppy’s viral gelato moment, there’s hardly any Nigerian now who does not know about the Italian frozen dessert. In the short clip which quickly went …
Places to buy gelato in Nigeria Read More
by Staff writer The Nigerian film industry (aka Nollywood) may have become notorious for churning out less-than-impressive movies at an alarming rate, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t Nollywood projects …
10 greatest Nollywood movies ever made! Read More
by Staff writer Almost all Nigerian artists are currently in Dubai for the 2019 One Africa Music Fest. The concert, which is certainly one of UAE’s top music events, saw …
Video of Wizkid ‘rocking’ Tiwa Savage at One Africa Music Fest gets fans talking Read More
by Judy K My name is Judith and I always thought I married the perfect man. Until that night, my husband, Pascal, was my and every woman’s dream. Pascal and …
Marital rape in Nigeria is REAL – I’m a victim Read More
by Staff writer Former Miss Independence for Peace (2015) Tolani Enwereji has made another big mark in the modeling industry as she walks the international runway at the Mercedes Benz …
Nigerian Model, Tolani Enwereji Walks International Runway at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Read More
by Staff writer South Africa’s Rugby stars are flooding Instagram with pictures of them wearing just underwear. It may seem weird, like many things men do, but trust me, this …
South African men are stripping to their underwear and you should join them Read More
by Staff writer Top American footwear brand Nike just released an entire collection of sneakers specifically designed for medical personnel. Called the Nike Air Zoom Pulse, the sneakers are designed …
These Nike medical sneakers are EVERYTHING! Read More
by Daniel Nkado This is probably one of the most asked questions regarding dating and relationships on the Internet today. I’ve read some of the answers to it, provided by the so-called …
Why the person you love doesn’t love you back Read More
by Staff writer An Indian elephant’s murderous instinct has led to it being named after the late Al-Qaeda leader, Osama bin Laden. The elephant has killed five Indian villagers in …
Read why this elephant has been nicknamed “Bin Laden” Read More
by Staff writer It was a true weekend of fashion and style! The 2019 GTB Fashion Weekend concluded Sunday, bringing to life wowing fashion exhibitions and spectacular runway shows and …
All the eye-catching looks from GTB Fashion Weekend 2019! Read More
by Staff writer It all started with a smiling South African man proposing to his heartthrob at a KFC outlet in South Africa. The beautiful couple looked so cute and …
3 things to learn from the #KFCProposal case Read More
by Simi Oluwa, penned by Daniel Nkado My name is Simi. Okay, that’s not my real name. You don’t actually expect me to use my real name to share a …
My Own Nigerian Love Story – Told By Simi Read More
by Staff writer Bisi Alimi and husband have been married for three years now. The London-based gay rights activist and his husband, Anthony Davis, wedded in 2016. Celebrating their three …
Nigeria’s Bisi Alimi celebrates 3rd wedding anniversary with husband Read More
by Staff writer Genevieve Nnaji’s produced and directed movie Lionheart was the film Nigeria submitted for Oscar’s “International Feature” consideration. Lionheart was the first film ever to be submitted to …
Genevieve Nnaji reacts to Lionheart’s Oscar ban Read More
by Staff writer Data subscriptions can be quite expensive in Nigeria. Some Nigerians spend over 10K a month on data subscriptions alone. This amount can be “too much” if you …
Network providers with the best data plans in Nigeria Read More
by Staff writer There are dozens of beaches and resorts in Nigeria. There are over 15 beaches and resorts in Lagos State alone. Thousands of Nigerians visit these beaches and …
Entry fees for all the beaches in Nigeria Read More
by Staff writer The simple answer to the question, “Is Rwanda better than Nigeria?” is “in what sense?” Many times I’ve heard how Rwanda is now developing at a faster …
Is Rwanda better than Nigeria? Read More
by Miz Tee Most Nigerian couples do not believe sex needs so much preparation. You’d only need to hear the kind of places and conditions people have had sex at …
How to have great sex with your partner in Nigeria Read More
by Staff writer Last week, an 11-year-old African girl did something most adults wouldn’t do. Rebecca Munkombwe, 11, went head to head with an African crocodile to rescue her friend …
Bad day for African crocodile as 11-year-old girl teaches it a lesson Read More
by Staff writer It was a bad theater experience for movie-goers in Paris last week when they were forced to run for their safety after some chaos. According to the …
Audience seeing the Joker movie flees the cinema after chaos Read More
by Daniel Nkado I grew up in a small street in Anambra State’s capital. I was not up to 8 when I realized boys and girls were raised differently, at …
Raising sons the right way in Africa Read More
by Staff writer The 2019 GTBank Fashion Weekend holds on November 9 and 10 (Saturday and Sunday) at the GTCentre, Plot 1, Water Corporation Drive, Oniru Estate – Victoria Island, …
Attend GTB Fashion Weekend and get featured on DNB Stories Read More
by Staff writer Ever wondered if the world’s most powerful monarch has ever been in a movie before? Well, yes — The Royal Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, has …
What is the movie the Queen of England appeared in? Read More
by Staff writer Ilashe is one of Lagos State’s private beach resorts. Visiting Ilashe is definitely one of the great fun things to do during a stay in Lagos. The …
How to plan a trip to Ilashe beach resort in Lagos Read More
by Miz Tee Let’s face it: finding love these days requires extra effort, and in most cases, this might mean going out of all the conventional methods of finding a …
7 of the strangest places Nigerian men make passes Read More
by Staff writer There are just many reasons models fall on runways. The heels can be ridiculously high. The runway is super slippery. Models get nervous (the sea of eyes …
Model nearly falls on stage during Lagos Fashion Week Read More
by Staff writer It’s one thing to know how to slay and another to know the right time to! Nigerian-born and UK-based businesswoman Nneka Abulokwe is a combination of both. …
People are living for Igbo woman’s outfit to the Buckingham Palace Read More
by Staff writer A US couple has discovered the little girl they adopted from overseas is actually an adult with dwarfism, ABC News reports. The Indiana couple says the little …
Couple discovers their adopted daughter is actually an adult with dwarfism Read More