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by Laura Starkey The first prerequisite for being a true gentleman lies in first knowing how to be a man. A gentle dude is just a wuss, but a gentleman …

The Conjuring film franchise is full of frights and unlikely occurrences, but according to Warner Brothers Studios, it’s based on true, historical events. A new lawsuit against them says, “Prove …

Mr. Anon. Based on my own experience as an African immigrant, I know that African immigrants do not get along with black people in America. When I first moved here, …

by Gloria Ezeh Presently one of the biggest names in Afro pop music, Yemi Alade has broken barriers and shot herself to super stardom. Here are 5 reasons we can’t …

by Staff writer A woman who was told she was infertile after being born with two sets of reproductive organs is now expecting a miracle baby. Doctors said Krista Schwab, …

by Tochukwu Okeh 1. With a population of about 180 million people, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, the most populous black nation on earth, and the 8th …

by Boris Ezomo Should you take the step and move to Nigeria? Understand something, Nigeria is a fantastic place to live and have a peace of mind. There is no …

by Staff writer   Under a new law that came into force in February 2017, it became illegal to euthanise abandoned animals in Taiwan. Fees of up to $125 will …

by Daniel Nkado While there are obviously some benefits that come with being single, a lot of us still believe nothing can be compared to being in a committed relationship. …

Who are you pulling for? The feisty lady roadrunner or the easygoing rattler? *** Credit: NatGeo WILD

by Staff writer When an African prince and a white middle-class clerk from Lloyd’s underwriters got married in 1948, it provoked shock both in Britain and Africa. Their romance caused …

32-year-old Latoya Lewis from Racine County is facing multiple charges including First-Degree Attempted Intentional Homicide, Recklessly Endangering Safety and Battery for shooting at husband after she caught him downloading divorce …

by Niklas Göke In 2010 I wrote down 30 basic principles for my life. Seven years later, it might make sense to look back and reflect. I think I can …

by Staff writer   If you already didn’t know, homosexual behavior is a nearly universal phenomenon in the animal kingdom. Homosexuality has been found in 1,500 species of animals through …

by Staff writer Everyone agrees that water is a basic requirement of life. Your body is composed of about 60% water. The functions of these bodily fluids include digestion, absorption, …

by Barry Tuck As a white South African, I am a descendant and benefactor of the Europeans who colonized Africa, and I can emphatically say that colonization was the worst …

by Aaron Dillon   Usually, the most intelligent are the most depressed. More than 30 studies have linked higher intelligence to mental health disorders including major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, …

by Shandukani Mulaudzi Please note that this piece might not be suitable for younger readers. *** I was about five years old when I first touched a penis. I didn’t …

TWO ‘Ozukwalu, hope it is enough for you?’ Chinelo said. ‘Mama, yes,’ Amaka said. She leaned forward to wash her hands in the brown plastic bowl on the table. The …

The accolade for best overall African movie at the 2017 AMVCA awards went to ’76. ’76 is a Nigerian historical drama produced by Adonaijah Owiriwa and Izu Ojukwu and directed …

by Daniel Nkado ‘Zoo-gini? Which one is that?’ Uchechi’s nose was wrinkled as though the mere sound of the course itself added a foul smell to the air. She did …

Astronomers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have detected no less than seven roughly Earth-sized planets orbiting a dwarf star in space. Scientists had previously only identified a …

by Staff writer The fictitious resurrection of dinosaurs captured our imaginations at the cinema, but the quest to bring the extinct woolly mammoth back to life has begun in real …

A Russian Instagram model diced with death as she posed for a photo shoot dangling from one of the world’s tallest skyscrapers. Viktoria Odintsova, 22, clung to the hand of …

One of the Social Investment programs designed by the Federal Government of Nigeria to cushion the effects of high youth unemployment in the country N-POWER kicked off late last year …

by Staff writer The legendary David Bowie and Adele were the biggest winners at the 2017 #GRAMMYs. They won ALL FIVE categories. David Bowie died from liver cancer on January …

by Staff writer A woman in South Africa is facing a 15-year jail term for allegedly lacing her vagina with poison so that she could kill her cheating husband. Trending …

by Alison Whitmire In my thirties, I made four big mistakes. Mistake #1: I took getting pregnant for granted. About the time I was ready to start trying, a great …

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the parliament to extend his medical leave in the UK, amid concerns that his health may be worse than officials are publicly saying. The …

A former Muslim preacher in Nigeria who had over 100 wives has died, aged 93. Mohammed Bello Abubakar, known as Baba Masaba, died at his home in central Niger state …

Six people have been killed and another eight wounded in a shooting at a mosque in Quebec City, Canada, police say. Shots were fired at the Quebec Islamic Cultural Centre …

More and more mental health experts are sharing their diagnoses to warn the public. Hillary Clinton claimed Trump was “temperamentally unfit” to be President, and in recent months many people …

Squeezing toothpaste onto the bristles of her toothbrush, Staci Wortman started cleaning her teeth. It was part of her daily routine, but something felt different. The toothpaste caused a burning …

by Staff writer   The first thing you need to know when learning how to dance like Beyoncé is this: you can’t. Not really. Well you’re in luck today because …

To hold off unwanted visitors, a landlady in Lagos resorted to surrounding her home with nails fixed into slabs of cement. According to Tori.Ng who first shared the news, the …

You probably have read about the man with the largest penis in the world. Mexican Roberto Cabrera is credited with having the largest penis in the world and he now …

by Staff writer Nigerian man who insulted US first lady, Michelle Obama for not having a male child has been suspended from his job. According to him, the backlash he …

Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has warned that religion will kill the country if it is not tamed. Soyinka stated this in Abuja on Thursday at the presentation of a …

The African Union has said it will no longer recognise The Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh as the country’s leader from next Thursday, when his term ends. AU warns of “serious …

Nigeria’s number 1 Ponzi scheme, MMM Nigeria, is back. This is according to a statement issued by the official Twitter account. “This is to officially inform you that MMM Nigeria …

by Staff writer At the end of the 19th century, the Europeans scrambled for control of Africa. But of all the awful crimes they committed, Belgium’s King Leopold II left …

by Staff writer   According to a post by Twitter user @MercyKudy, the founder of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Dr Daniel Olukoya said during a church programme that any …

by Shehu Idris “How many bottles have I had?” I murmured. “12, I3…15, no! Not 15, it’s 13!” “Just 13!” I wiped my groggy eyes with my palm. I’ve come …

In her emotional final speech as first lady, Michelle Obama emphasized the power of hope.

by Staff writer “One Chance” is the name of a popular type of robbery in Lagos, where unsuspecting passengers are robbed in commercial buses called Danfo. One Chance robbers operate …

by Staff writer 12 pictures every Nigerian can relate to: 1. When Nigerians hear Yahya Jammeh has been defeated in the Gambia elections Which one is Gambia again? Must be …

by Staff writer Anger is a normal, healthy emotion. However, it can be a problem if you find it difficult to keep it under control. “You can control your anger, …

My dear Compatriots, I am happy to welcome you to the beginning of a New Year in our beloved country Nigeria. I felicitate with you today at a time when …

  Some of the most memorable events of the year 2016!!! At Beyoncé’s performance during the Super Bowl halftime show, her dancers wore outfits reminiscent of the Black Panther movement. …

by Mike Bennett   Every good gift we have has come from God, and He wants to give us “pleasures forevermore.” In gratitude for all He does for us, what …

by Gloria Ezeh   Guess who DNB’s most prominent character of 2016 is? With her sharp tongue, petite stature and incredible love for cocoyam, Uzoma has snatched the title of …

by Daniel Nkado I felt the power of His presence from a hundred yards away. It was nothing like I have ever experienced before. It was thick. Strong. Numbing. Inside …

by Staff writer Following reactions from this earlier post, we’ve decided to come up with this personal list of the most beautiful cities in Africa. To us, most beautiful loosely …

by Daniël W. Crompton I believe there are a number of possible reasons why a rich continent like Africa is so poor: 1. Corruption This explains where some of the …

by Staff writer Numerous scientific studies have evaluated the therapeutic effects of prayer. Generally, research has shown that people who pray regularly are less likely to become ill and that …

Money stolen from Nigeria through corruption and seized by authorities in Britain should be spent on Boko Haram victims, a charity said on Friday. The United Nations on Friday launched …