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by Staff writer American actor Michael B. Jordan has revealed he had to see a therapist after playing Wakanda’s most-hated villain Erik Killmonger in the 2018 Black Panther movie. Jordan …
Michael B. Jordan reveals he went through therapy after playing Killmonger in Black Panther Read More
by Staff writer Nigerian writer Tomi Adeyemi recently accused Nora Roberts of stealing her book title on Twitter. Tomi later tweeted an apology, saying she and Nora have sorted things …
‘This foolish and false statement has damaged my reputation’ – Nora Roberts replies Tomi Adeyemi Read More
by Staff writer First of all, know that all dogs bark. And under certain circumstances, even a breed known for being quiet may bark more than expected. That said, the …
These 7 quiet dog breeds don’t bark too much Read More
by Staff writer There are a lot of reasons we misquote popular movie lines. Sometimes we misremember movie quotes because a sequel or the book version was different. Other times, …
It’s actually not ‘Mirror, mirror on the wall’ — here is the correct quote! Read More
by Staff writer Taylor Swift is the most influential person on Twitter this year, despite only tweeting 13 times. Social media analysis company Brandwatch released on Wednesday its annual lists …
This is the ‘most influential’ person on Twitter in 2018! Read More
by Staff writer New detail has emerged that Christopher Watts who pleaded guilty and was sentenced this month for killing and burying his 34-year-old pregnant wife, Shanann and two daughters, …
After killing his pregnant wife, Chris Watts claimed baby she was carrying wasn’t his Read More
by Staff writer A woman whose toddler died weeks after they were released from a Texas immigrant detention center has filed a law suit against the US government, alleging her …
Mom sues US government for $60m after child dies following detention Read More
by Daniel Nkado While it is true that a lot of bloggers are generating ample income from blogging, there are many others who have formed the habit of sharing dubious …
Bloggers lie about making money all the time Read More
by Staff writer Last year, at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards, music legend Cher brought the house to its very own feet with a joyful run through of some of …
Is this the most iconic Cher performance ever? Read More
by Staff writer A Florida man who posed as a housewife has pleaded guilty to making secret sex tapes with unsuspecting straight men. 33-year-old Bryan Deneumostier, of Homestead, could face …
Man poses as woman to have sex with over 100 straight men Read More
by Staff writer English singer, TV personality and X Factor judge, Mel B is opening up like never before in her new memoir, Brutally Honest. The 43-year-old Spice Girl holds …
Mel B talks bisexuality, suicide attempt and cocaine use in new book Read More
by Staff writer Spot anything? Meanwhile, the 37-year-old singer is forced to postpone his ongoing LA concert due to a bruised vocal cord. The ‘Take Back The Night’ singer revealed …
What is wrong with this Justin Timberlake’s picture? Read More
by Staff writer Media mogul Oprah Winfrey has expressed her appreciation to those who comforted her family following the death of her mother, Vernita Lee. Lee died at her Milwaukee …
Here’s what Oprah has to say about the death of her mother, Vernita Lee Read More
by Staff writer Jackie Chan’s estranged teenage daughter Etta Ng has announced on Instagram that she and Canadian girlfriend are now married. The happy couple shared a picture of 19-year-old …
Jackie Chan’s lesbian daughter and girlfriend are married Read More
by Isabela Iva When it comes to sex, men are universally expected to perform well, if not amazingly. Women want and expect this from men, and even more than that, …
Men’s struggle with sexual performance that women will never understand Read More
by Staff writer According to the World Health Organization, the recommended daily intake of sugar for an adult of a normal body mass index (BMI) is about 6 teaspoons — …
5 scary things eating too much sugar could cause you! Read More
by Staff writer To a good number of people, the thought of moving to a big city comes with great excitement. But, usually, there is a less-than-idealistic experience in the …
7 notable ways your life changes when you move to a big city Read More
by Staff writer According to a review published in Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, running, more than any other form of physical activity, is the best exercise at the all-important task …
This is the best physical exercise for a perfect health Read More
by Hannah Recently, I hired a new woman in our office. She’s young, pretty, and petite, with long blond hair—men absolutely love her. I invited her to dinner with my …
I said No to a Threesome and now my Boyfriend is Punishing Me Read More
by Staff writer The history of Black Friday, a day most stores offer very mouth-watering discounts to their customers, has been mired in controversy for a long time. There have …
No, the history of Black Friday is not related to slavery Read More
by Staff writer Eloise, a 37-year-old siamang (a type of black ape that lives on trees), has shocked scientists and zookeepers after giving birth to her seventh child this month. …
Black ape on birth control shocks scientists by giving birth to 7th baby! Read More
by Staff writer American superstar Beyoncé is taking a lead role in the live-action remake of Disney’s 1994 classic, The Lion King. She will voice the role of lioness Nala, …
About Beyoncé’s role in new Lion King movie Read More
by Ogunremi Oyeyemi I moved to Lagos in July from Ibadan where I used to live. Unlike Ibadan (the second most-populous city in Africa after Cairo and second biggest by …
Only The Tough and Smart Survives in Lagos! Read More
by Soogun Omoniyi I recently went to drop some documents in Lagos. I was to go with a friend who stayed in Lagos. He was going to drop his documents …
Oshodi – The Lagos city you shouldn’t mess with! Read More
by Sean Lana I was born in Lagos and spent my first 18 years of life on the Mainland. Here are the advantages of living in Lagos: 1. Street Smartness …
5 main advantages of living in Lagos Read More
by Staff writer The highest paid woman in music is neither Beyoncé nor Rihanna. According to Forbes, Katy Perry is currently the highest-paid woman in music, earning a banging $83 …
Katy Perry is now the highest paid woman in music! Read More
by Zeus 1. This is the cute selfie Mr Siyabonga (not his real name) took before his bus tumbled down a dusty hill: ?????? 2. After the accident: ?????? Just know …
These funny accident pictures will make you feel guilty for laughing Read More
by Asim Qureshi I’ve always wanted the best for my three kids, for them to do something amazing with the opportunities they have. Recently, one of them told me he/she …
The selfish and dirty side of ambition Read More
by Staff writer There is a reason people are advised never to cheat! How disoriented a woman named Casey must have felt when she received screenshots of racy text messages …
Woman reads out fiancé’s cheating text messages on their wedding day Read More
by Staff writer The horrible car accident that took the life of Princess Diana shook the world in 1997. Immediately the accident happened, conspiracy theories began circulating about the true …
These were Princess Diana’s last words before she died Read More
by Staff writer It’s a culture that has lasted several generations, probably way before it even became popular in romantic movies. It’s called the “foot pop”— that act that women, …
Why women raise one leg when they kiss Read More
by Staff writer The number of US citizens seeking refuge in Canada skyrocketed last year, US media reports. Exactly 2,550 Americans applied for asylum in Canada in 2017, according to …
More Americans are now seeking asylum in Canada – Nigeria still second Read More
by Staff writer At an all-hands meeting last Thursday in Seattle, an employee asked Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos about the company’s future. Specifically, the questioner wanted to know what lessons …
‘One day, Amazon will fail’ Jeff Bezos tells his employees Read More
by Staff writer The Kupe Boys whose dance challenge video went viral last month are currently in Nigeria. They touched down Nigeria’s capital city of Abuja earlier today but will be …
The Kupe Boys are in Nigeria Read More
by Xavier Golle Immigrants enter Canada and leave all the time, so there’s really no “one size fits all” answer to this question. However, the most common reason people tend …
Real reason immigrants leave Canada Read More
by Staff writer DNB editors can help you: 1. Create any content you want 2. Professionally edit your work * Proofreading * Copy-editing/Line editing * Structural/Developmental editing 3. Convert your story …
Meet ghostwriters and book editors in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria Read More
by Staff writer In a recent Vogue interview, the marketing chief of Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Edward Razek, made comments about Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty lingerie fashion show to which …
The drama between Rihanna and Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Read More
by Staff writer It’s official: the premiere date of the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones has been announced. The 8th season of the popular fantasy drama will …
Premiere date of Game of Thrones Season 8 has been announced! Read More
by Staff writer Miley Cyrus and fiancé Liam Hemsworth are among those who lost their homes to the Woolsey Fire in Malibu last week but that didn’t stop them from donating $500,000 …
Despite losing their home, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth donate $500K to Malibu fire victims Read More
by Staff writer They are billionaires today and well known across continents but they hadn’t been born that way. Here are top 5 entrepreneurs whose stories of how they turned …
5 billionaire entrepreneurs who started from extreme poverty Read More
by Staff writer American comic-book writer and co-creator of Marvel Comics, Stan Lee, has died. He was 95 years old. Confirming the news of Lee’s passing, his daughter said: “My …
Stan Lee of Marvel Comics is dead Read More
by Staff writer In a rather bizarre agricultural technique, farmers in Switzerland are drilling holes in the bellies of cows so they can monitor what the cows are eating. The …
Why farmers in Switzerland are drilling holes in the stomachs of cows Read More
by Staff writer A newly discovered song lyrics has shed more light on the personal struggles of late Swedish singer Avicii. Part of the unfinished song, as obtained by Variety, …
Newly discovered song throws more light on Avicii’s life struggles Read More
by Staff writer Contrary to erroneous reports, Caitlyn Jenner’s Malibu home did not burn down during the California wildfires on Friday. The reality star’s home braved the fires that caused …
Caitlyn Jenner’s house did not burn down during Malibu wildfires Read More
by Staff writer President Donald Trump has angrily responded to Michelle Obama’s statement in her forthcoming book where the former first lady said she would “never forgive” Trump for endangering …
‘She got paid a lot of money’ – Donald Trump fires back at Michelle Obama Read More
by Paul Adepoju Wasiu is well-known at his local HIV clinic in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria. At 32 years old, he is a socialite with several wives — two in Nigeria …
Almost no person in Nigeria is using HIV prevention drugs Read More
by Demicia Montoya I was born on July 10, 1992, as Demicia Ann Montoya, a healthy baby girl weighing in at 8 pounds, 14 ounces. I can’t pinpoint the exact …
None of my colleagues at work knows that I’m a transgender – Read Montoya’s Story Read More
by Staff writer Colorado Congressman Jared Polis made history Tuesday night by becoming the first openly gay man to be elected governor of a U.S. state. A five-term member of …
America just elected first openly gay male governor Read More
by Staff writer A local judicial race in Houston, Texas has brought great jubilation online when all 19 black women who ran for various judicial seats in Harris County won …
Great jubilation as all 19 black women running for judge in Texas win their seats Read More
by Staff writer Rihanna just made it known through her Twitter account that the days of President Donald Trump playing any of her songs at his “tragic rallies” are over …
Rihanna bans Donald Trump from playing her music too Read More
by Staff writer Ariana Grande performed her new single “Thank U, Next” live for the first time on the Ellen DeGeneres show this week. The First Wives Club-themed performance was …
Ariana Grande nearly fell on stage but recovered like a pro! Read More
by Staff writer A mysterious cigar-shaped object spotted tumbling through our solar system last year may have been an alien spacecraft sent to investigate Earth, astronomers from Harvard University have …
Mystery object that sped across Earth last year could be from aliens, Harvard researchers say Read More
by Staff writer British actor Idris Elba has been named People’s 2018 “Sexiest Man Alive.” Elba, 46, has become the 33rd man to hold the title and appears this week …
Idris Elba crowned ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Read More
by Cristina Margolis I don’t think there is any way for me to say this without sounding like a jerk, but I dread it when relatives ask if they can …
I love my family but they can’t stay in my house Read More
by Daniel Nkado Being fat, short, quiet, or poor, there is now an endless list of what people can be shamed for. And now engagement rings have joined the list. …
Ring-shaming is now becoming a serious issue Read More
by Staff writer The GTBank Fashion Weekend holds on the 10th and 11th of November, 2018 at the prestigious GTCentre, Oniru Estate, Victoria Island, Lagos. It will be an evening …
Get featured on DNB Stories for attending the GTBank Fashion Weekend Read More
by Staff writer Ariana Grande’s concerned friends are reportedly urging the star to get professional help in the wake of a string of heartbreaking news and events. The “No Tears …
Ariana Grande’s ‘friends urge her to get help’ Read More
by Marcia Long When I turned 28, I decided I wanted a child. So I got married and had a child. My daughter was precocious from an early age. She …
I wish I never had children – My Life Story Read More
by Staff writer In 2004, the British Council asked 40,000 people in 102 non-English speaking countries to name the 70 most beautiful words in the English language. Their response was …
This is the most beautiful word in the English Language Read More
by Staff writer A man-eating tiger that has claimed more than a dozen lives in two years has been shot dead in India, but animal rights groups are questioning the …
Notorious man-eating tiger finally killed by hunters Read More