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FOUR What you have to know is that Nkiru might be a tough woman but she doesn’t joke with her husband. Their union had been a classic example of what …

by Staff writer A New York City judge has in May 2018 ordered a 30-year-old man to move out of his parents’ house after they went to court to have …

by Staff writer Brenda Ann Spencer is the first modern school shooter ever known. On January 29, 1979, 16-year-old Brenda Spencer killed two people and wounded nine when she fired …

by Staff writer Last week the Nigerian online environment was hot with a recent discovery. Biscuit bone is wrong. The correct thing to say is brisket bone. Na so. All of …

by Staff writer Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is well known for her emotive feminist speeches. Speaking at a recent interview with Vulture, Ms Adichie expressed her pity for …

by Staff writer In a rather bizarre ceremony, residents of the mountainous city of Chongqing in southwest China gathered at a water park to take a hot chili bath. Called …

by Staff writer The ‘red cap’ worn by chiefs in Igboland symbolizes authority, tradition, and culture. It is normally worn with the ‘Isi-agu’ — a traditional top patterned with lion …

by Staff writer Beyoncé fans are really speculating the superstar has taken in again! Beyoncé who is currently on her On the Run II Tour alongside her husband, JAY-Z, incited …

by Staff writer Most people these days rate content just by the number of “likes” it is able to get. True, number of likes, views and shares matter but if …

by Staff writer At least two suspected rhino poachers have been mauled to death and eaten by lions on a South African game reserve, officials say. Rangers discovered the remains …

by Staff writer Getting asked ridiculous questions online about what Africa has and don’t have is nothing new. But this might as well be an all-time high! Posting on the …

by Staff writer A Nigerian student studying in the UK took her own life in Cardiff hotel room just days after a visit home for Mother’s Day. Omojola Ogundipe, 20, …

THREE Nkiru’s husband, Nnamdi, works with a property maintenance company whose reputation for owing their staff far outweighs their expertise in delivering satisfactory service to their customers. So when that …

by Kesh Maharaj From networking with several clients and business associates, I would say that most successful people share some of these great characteristics that normal people could utilize. These …

by Staff writer According to science, when we see someone else hurting, brain areas linked to our own pain also become active. In other words we react to other people’s …

by Staff writer Craig Raymond Turner, the first son of American-born Swiss singer, Tina Turner, has died at the age of 59, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Craig was “pronounced …

by Daniel Kakuru We had barely settled down for supper when the door flew open and hurled itself against the wall, scrapping off tonnes of dust, some of which found …

by Staff writer Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel faced Argentina on June 26 knowing that his father was being held for ransom, but did not tell anyone about it as …

by Staff writer Can a referee take a back a card he has issued a player in the game of football? Well, the answer is yes. Though rare, it is …

by Staff writer A very unlikely sight took place at the annual pride event in Marikina City this year. A group of Christians holding signs and boards attended gay pride …

by Staff writer The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, was left hanging as Prince Harry rebuffed her attempts to hold his hand. Markle, 36, moved her hand in her husband’s …

by Staff writer According to the youngest self-made billionaire on Earth, success is less about one’s own brilliance and more about the employees you work with — and some bit …

by Staff writer Openly gay Nigerian brand expert Kehinde Bademosi, mostly known as Kenny Brandmuse, who made headlines when he revealed he’s been living successfully with HIV for over 15 …

by Daniel Nkado Why are we all so depressed? Because we miss nature! Our bodies miss the sun, the dirt, the rain — nature! We evolved under very harsh conditions, …

TWO Over the years, Angel’s husband, Segun, has done things to bring his fidelity into query. First, he stopped sleeping with his wife. At first, Angel took it to mean …

by Staff writer A survivor of the fatal fuel tanker accident that occurred on Otedola Bride, Lagos-Ibadan expressway has shared his views about what led to the explosion and why …

by Staff writer Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has reacted to the alleged death threats issued to him and his family in Lagos on social media due to his failure …

by Staff writer No fewer than 50 vehicles with hundreds of commuters were burnt to death after a fuel tanker caught fire on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Thursday evening. More details coming …

by Staff writer Toxic masculinity is the strict adherence to masculinity to the point that it becomes harmful. Masculinity is a social construct that refers to how people in a …

by Miz Tee Berger to Ajah is currently Trending on Twitter with over 40K tweets, and if you’re wondering what could be the reason, here is the full gist: So …

by Staff writer Last Wednesday, authorities responded to a 911 call at a Lancaster home where a 10-year-old boy was found unconscious. Anthony Valos had severe head injuries, including a …

by Gloria Ezeh So after a long break, we have a new show! The first episode of Gbagada Wives has been posted and the reception has been amazing! We would …

by Staff writer This is an excerpt from a speech Michael Jackson gave at Oxford University in 2001: “You probably weren’t surprised to hear that I did not have an …

by Staff writer Father of pop icon Michael Jackson and patriarch of the Jackson family, Joe Jackson, has died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Joe was 89. Joe …

by Staff writer According to legend, St. Patrick used the power of God to drive all of Ireland’s snakes into the sea. It’s an impressive religious story, but there’s no …

by Al Klein Responding to a parent who is concerned about her child becoming an atheist and looking for ways to effectively stop this from happening, American engineer, Al Klein, …

by Staff writer We live in a society that discourages men from talking about their feelings. Men are socialized to always be strong and play the role of the provider …

by Staff writer Nigeria has overtaken India as the country with the largest number of people living in extreme poverty, according to a new report by the World Poverty Clock. …

by Staff writer Talented event planner Andrew Roby assembled four models for this Harlem Renaissance style photoshoot and the pictures have since gone viral with many describing the idea as …

ONE There’s something odd about this Saturday, Nkiru had known since morning. Since she rose from bed and discovered the whole of Oworonshoki had had light in the night (and …

by Staff writer At least 86 people, according to the police, were murdered by unknown gunmen in Plateau State of Nigeria on Saturday. While police say the number of those …

by Staff writer Despite a disappointing opening with Croatia and subsequent loss to Argentina, Nigeria scored some pretty awesome points at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Here are 4 times the …

by Staff writer A new series is hitting DNB Stories this month! Gbagada Wives revolves around the stories of three women living in the Gbagada area of Lagos State. Just …

by Ian Kedem Responding to a question about how bad things are in Nigeria online, Israeli agronomist, Ian Kedem, wrote: “I’m an Israeli who lived in Nigeria for 5 years …

by Staff writer Wigs have been a huge part of the hair industry for centuries, from ancient Egypt and Rome to Europe in the 17th century, when royalty such as …

by Staff writer Game of Thrones stars Kit Harington and Rose Leslie have married at a ceremony in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The couple – who played on-screen lovers Jon Snow and …

by Staff writer It is only a myth that men cannot be sexually assaulted, or that they are only sexually assaulted in prisons. In fact, according to data from the …

by Staff writer A Reddit user just released everything we should expect in the upcoming Avengers 4 movie. The writer who claims to have “connections” to the people working in …

by Staff writer A new Wonder Woman movie will hit your screen come 2019 and this time your favorite female superhero will square off against a new enemy, Cheetah, a …

by Staff writer Hot fashion photographer Chuando Tan has since turned an internet sensation not just because of his incredibly hot photos or talent but because of his age. Chuando …

by Staff writer Why does it always seem the most successful people have the most haters? It’s simple. Nobody spreads your reach as quickly and effective as a hater. Haters …

by Staff writer MSNBC journalist Rachel Maddow broke down in tears on Tuesday while reading a report about migrant babies and toddlers being sent to “tender age” shelters. “This has …

by Staff writer Jada Pinkett Smith claims she has the νagina of “a 16-year-old” after undergoing νaginal rejuvenation treatments to resolve her bladder problems. “My yoni is like a 16-year-old …

by Daniel Nkado Feminists describe the position of men in the society as ‘privileged’. Feminism thus fights to bring women to this same privileged position of men. Okay, all good. …

by Staff writer Jurnee Siani is a very talented 18-year-old American Idol contestant from Littleton, Colorado. She’s happily married to a woman called Ashley Weathers, who is a US soldier. …