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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

by Staff writer Two people share two great stories about money. 1. Ali Danish, student, says: As a child, I always thought that money is of secondary importance and our …

by Staff writer So you are presented with two options: 1. A cash gift of N10, 000 (Ten thousand naira – about $30) 2. Meet and enjoy a meal with …

by Staff writer Studies have shown that dogs are capable of developing strong bonds among themselves and with their owners. According to Dr. Marc Bekoff, a researcher and former professor …

by Staff writer VH1’s hit drag show, RuPaul’s Drag Race, is assembling some of the show’s most iconic queens for an all-star Christmas special. Titled “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Holi-Slay Special”, …

by Staff writer Prison Monitor and Economist Jeffrey Richardson describes life in prison. Here is what he has to say: It is difficult to describe life in a prison because …

by Staff writer While in New Zealand for her and Prince Harry’s royal tour, Meghan Markle met a fan who she used to message on Instagram. Markle hurried towards Hannah …

by Staff writer The Tanzania government has announced the introduction of an anti-gay surveillance squad who will to track down gays living in the country on social media and then …

by Staff writer Studies have shown that saying “thank you” (or simply “thanks”) — or even just expressing gratitude by any other means — can provide an immediate, gratifying, and …

by Staff writer A 1958 magazine article advising women on how to attract a husband has surfaced on the internet, triggering a frenzy across social media. Titled ‘129 Ways to …

by Staff writer Charles Bronson (born Michael Gordon Peterson) is an English criminal who has been dubbed “Britain’s most notorious prisoner” by the British press. Bronson has spent periods in …

by Staff writer Since debuting in 1999, Tyler Perry’s Madea character has appeared in dozens of films, plays, and television appearances. But in 2019, exactly 20 years after audiences first …

by Staff writer American rapper Pharrell Williams has barred Donald Trump from playing his music at rallies. A letter from the music star’s lawyer reads: “Pharrell has not, and will …

by Staff writer President Donald Trump has said he plans to sign an executive order that would end the right to citizenship for the children of non-American citizens and unauthorized …

by Staff writer A dog named Hero lived up to his name after his owners said he saved their diabetic son, 9-year-old Weston Murphy. Hero, a greyhound mix, is about …

by Staff writer Bear in mind that the surest way to know if your husband is gay is if he tells you. Unfortunately, one of the hardest things for homosexual …

by Staff writer An Indonesian airplane crashed into the sea on Monday, with the likely loss of all 189 people on board, as it tried to return to Jakarta minutes …

by Jill Gleeson I don’t talk much about the pregnancies I lost, the children who might have been but never were. No one but my family and my best, oldest …

by Jon Harley By and large, bisexuality means a sexual orientation where the person is sexually attracted to both people of the same gender as them, and people who’re not …

by Eivind Kjørstad Let’s face it, a lot of boys and men today are confused about what it is to be a man. Imagine navigating dating in a world where …

by Staff writer In celebration of GQ Magazine’s 30th anniversary, the December issue explores the definition of masculinity by taking a close look at the many facets of boxing champ Anthony …

by Staff writer Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria shared a throwback to the season one premiere of the popular American comedy-drama series. The 43-year-old posted a photo of herself and …

by Staff writer American basketball player Roland Griffin was recently in the news for being dismissed from the men’s basketball team after an altercation with an assistant coach. Griffin was …

by Staff writer Even though Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton has put out quite a number of impressive and powerful style choices since becoming duchess, it didn’t deter fashion critics …

by Staff writer Aretha Franklin’s estate are being sued by her lawyer. Gregory Reed claims he had trouble collecting what was owed to him by the Queen of Soul – …

by Staff writer Apparently movie makers now don’t just have to worry about the physical elements of a production but also the supernatural. Some very strange circumstances have led many …

by Staff writer A black-colored cat named Julie from Carmel, a suburban city in Indiana, United States, went missing since 2012. At the time, Lorinda Roberts, the mother to the …

by Staff writer Silas Adekunle has become the highest paid person in the field of robotic engineering after building the world’s first gaming robot. Adekunle’s ground-breaking success came after signing …

by Daniel Nkado When we hear someone mention they are a freelancer, we often conjure glamorous images of working from home, freedom from all the stress of a 9-to-5 job …

by Staff writer In 1981, millions of people all over the watched Princess Diana and Prince Charles wed each other, but 13 years later, the couple infamously divorced. The Queen …

by Staff writer Today’s Google Doodle honors late Nigerian doctor, Stella Adadevoh. Dr Stella Ameyo Adadevoh was a Nigerian physician best known for her brave act and sacrifice in curbing …

by Staff writer A man and woman were found dead below a popular viewpoint in the California’s Yosemite National Park on Thursday. Park rangers said they believe the visitors had …

by Staff writer Nigerian transgender woman Rabiu Bamanga (popularly known as Rabina) has been reportedly murdered in her home in Abuja. Rabiu’s decomposing body was found buried in her small …

by Staff writer The history of Halloween goes all the way back to an ancient pagan festival called Samhain. Samhain is a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest …

by Staff writer Having a miscarriage can be devastating. Los Angeles-based psychologist Jessica Zucker, PhD, was 16 weeks pregnant with her second child when she had a miscarriage in 2012. …

by Staff writer For the first time in more than 80 years, researchers have discovered and named a new crocodile species. The newly classified aquatic reptile named Central African slender-snouted …

by Staff writer Usually, dog owners send their dog away if it was too aggressive or ill-behaved, but that is not the case of a dog named Binx who was …

by Staff writerLast week Friday, a Nigerian university professor, Frank Onyezili, killed himself by drinking a lethal substance suspected to be poison. Professor Onyezili whose wife and children are living …

by Staff writer Nigerian-American writer Nnedi Okorafor has been criticized for replying an upcoming writer with a seemingly discouraging comment. The US-based professor and writer of fantasy stories responded to …

by Staff writer One of WWE’s biggest names, Roman Reigns, revealed on Monday night’s episode of Raw that he is battling leukemia. Reigns (real name Joe Anoa’i) had previously battled …

by Staff writer With the number of websites springing up on a daily, blogging is becoming increasingly competitive. These 5 essential tips will help you stand out as a blogger: …

by Staff writer In a recent interview, America’s most famous drag queen, RuPaul Charles, reveals what it means growing up without a father. “The first half of my career was …

by Daniel Nkado As if to be sure her online message hadn’t been discarded as fluff, Vanessa was around on Sunday. Richard was away at a meeting in Ikoyi. Mma …

by Staff writer Recharge Plus is a recharge promotion that gives FREE DATA as a reward for recharge. Customers can enjoy 250MB every week (up to 1GB every month) by …