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by Courtney Anne Garcia Back in the day, many of our grandmothers and beyond had one option for their futures, which was to get married right out of high school …

by Miz Tee American singer Ciara was heavily criticized on social media on Sunday, January 21, after telling women to “level up” if they want to get married. The 32-year-old …

by Anna During the summer of 2016, I fell head over heels for a friend of mine. First off, I’m not the most flattering of people on Earth, so it’s …

by Staff writer As far back as the 1930s, Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler supposedly approved a project to distribute inflatable sex dolls to his soldiers. The sex dolls which could …

by Nilesh Kumar This happened during the first semester of my B.Tech degree. It was our first lab period on computer programming. All the students entered into the lab. We …

by Mrs Kaur In 2006, I had a massive stroke. My husband called 911, but by the time they got there I was dead. They did everything possible to revive …

by Rhina Cepe When I was still in High School, my dad would always boast about me in front of our relatives and friends, telling them I am a prodigy. …

by Ugonna E. Before the completion of this article, there is a great likelihood that one more Nigerian will lose his or her life to the ugly hands of killer …

by Staff writer Before we ever had planes, there were ships (which were slower and thus way more likely to be the setting of a child’s birth). Generally, if a …

by Staff writer In a strange turn of events, a man accused of fatally shooting two police deputies during a 2014 crime spree in California laughed and smirked at the …

by Staff writer Two men have been accused of fatally stabbing London model Harry Uzoka. George Koh, 24, and Jonathan Okigbo, 23, were charged with murder of 25-year-old Harry Uzoka …

by Diego Suarez Let me start by saying that I love science. Very much. One day, I was in my darkest hour — I wanted to kill myself. But then, …

by Cristofer Jeschke I was in a relationship with someone for almost three years when I found out she was cheating on me. It was devastating. I got over her …

by Staff writer Ever wondered what the smartest person in the world would be like? That’s him below: Kim Ung-Yong, also known as the ‘child prodigy’ and later on as …

by Ms Abigail When I was young, probably around 10 or so, my dad left the laundry in the washer for too long and for my mom that was the …

by Muji Taju I was in my aunty’s house that day. It was a fine evening, my mom and aunty were preparing some food items as the very next day …

by Staff writer The Nigerian megacity of Lagos is known for its beauty and economic growth. But not all places in Lagos is safe and worry-free. There are a lot …

by Staff writer DNB Stories is getting a makeover. After reviewing your suggestions, we’ve decided to implement some of the features you requested. When we’re done, it’d be your turn …

by Kay Begalke My mother and I share a lot of similarities. We both have dark brown hair, brown eyes and wear black glasses. We’ve got a similar body shape …

by EmmyGod I will try to be brief. Last week Monday I transferred money (N280,000) from my mom’s bank account to mine through her phone using her First Bank mobile …

by Ms Iforma I am 27 years old now, and as a mother of two, I am constantly trying to be the best mother I can be. Constantly evaluating my …

by Staff writer A 24-year-old Nigerian lady shared the story of how a man tried to kick her out of a hotel room he paid for because she refused him …

by Naomi On November 21, 2004, 2 days before my 25th birthday, my baby was 5 months old. I was married to the most wonderful man in the world, and …

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by Staff writer Days ago, the Nigerian movie-going community went agog after it was revealed that Funke Akindele has been cast in the upcoming Avengers: Infinity War movie. Some sang, …

by Justine Musk The first wife of South African-born American business magnate, Elon Musk, was a Canadian author named Justine Wilson. Together, they had five kids through the process of …

by Zeus Okpala Several years ago, when I was 17, I was feeling lonely at home and a little horny. So I whipped out my stick and turned the volume …

by Donna Fernstrom In reality, pet snakes never actually attack their owners – or, at least, it’s very rare for them to do so. You’re more likely to be bitten …

by Staff writer Just 30 years ago, HIV was considered by many as a death sentence. Today, the virus can be successfully managed with antiretroviral drugs, which work by reducing …

by Staff writer Norwegians have expressed solidarity with Haiti and several other African nations maligned by President Donald Trump by saying they do not want to go to the US, …

by Seeker I don’t know the best way to put this into words, because I really haven’t talked to anyone about it. I’m a straight guy in my early 20s …

by Gloria Ezeh The warm feelings of love have finally entered my heart and I’m happy about it. It happened yesterday. I went to the nearby supermarket to shop for …

by Usman Em Arthur Ashe is the first African American to win the men’s singles at Wimbledon and the first African-American man to be ranked No. 1 in the world. …

by Amalia R. I unexpectedly found myself homeless and unemployed early this year, and was offered work at a backpackers hostel in exchange for accommodation. It might interest you to …

by Staff writer In bluntly vulgar language, U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday questioned why the United States would want to have immigrants from Haiti and “shithole countries” in Africa …

by Christi Zelaya It’s very common to see kids these days who admit they don’t like their father. My best advice would be to take things a little slower and …

by Kayode Ogunranti The words Yoruba demon started as a joke on social media sometime around 2015 or so and has since gone on to become a tribal slur on …

by Staff writer Did Nollywood own Funke Akindele, aka Jenifa, snatch up a role in the upcoming Marvel’s Avengers movie? Yes!!! When Avengers: Infinity War is released this May, Nollywood …

by Staff writer Swedish clothing company H&M is currently facing plenty of backlash from the ad featuring a black boy wearing a sweatshirt that says, “Coolest Monkey In The Jungle.” …

by Staff writer Seeing the tide of commentary from people lucky enough not to find the image of a black child in the H&M monkey hoodie offensive is amazing. First …

by Staff writer A 21-year-old student, Sunday Anthony, was on Tuesday sentenced to 9 months imprisonment by a Nasarawa State high court, for stealing a bottle of palm oil. The …

by Staff writer The sun behaves differently in some parts of the world. A natural phenomenon called midnight sun occurs in the summer months of places north of the Arctic …

by Brian Collins During the days of slavery in the United States, the only meat that slaves had access to was chicken, because it was very cheap. During this time, …

by Miz Tee Read previous episodes HERE. *** TWO He took the seat across from me and asked if I wanted us to go inside. I could have said no …

by Staff writer On Sunday night, women and men overwhelmingly showed their support for the #MeToo and Time’s Up campaigns by wearing black to the 2018 Golden Globes. Time’s Up …

by Jessica Margolin Why would anyone choose to stay — a question we often ask. Here are four reasons I’m aware of: 1. Stockholm Syndrome This is the propensity of …

by Staff writer Swedish multinational fast-fashion retailer has come under fire after showing a product photo of a black child model in a hoodie with the words “Coolest Monkey In …

by Nduka Dike Nedu was stunned when he entered his room, it was sparkling clean. For some reason Hillary, his roommate, had scrubbed and completely refurbished the room. The TV, …

by Angeli Adeen When I was fifteen, my insides started turning to stone. It came on gradually. At first, I noticed it only when I peed – an odd feeling, …

by Donnie Hallbar Mosquitoes could pass as one of the most obnoxious living creatures known to exist. But why did God really take his time to make such a horrible …

by Shanks Wang The name of the man in the picture below is Austin Hemmings. In 2008, a 26 year-old Auckland woman was approached by a man whom she recognized …

by Staff writer Do people still read blogs? Yes. Yes! I still read blogs. My sister, my girlfriend still read blogs! My class mates and colleagues at work still read …

SEVEN Read previous chapters HERE: *** Susan opened the door and rushed through with her daughter. Baby Blossom looked confused, her brows fused together as if she was about to …

by Staff writer In a chat with friend Sarah Jessica Parker for V Magazine, English singer Sam Smith opened up about his evolving music, body image and growing into his …