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by Daniel Nkado The onset of rainy season is usually my best part of the year. The rains bring a refreshing scent to the air. The baked soil is softened …

The Monster and the Queens Friday Evening: Chuka drove into the tiled compound and April and her long legs came down from the other side of the car. The house …

by Victor Uma “No one is ever ugly because their skin is black or white; you are only ugly because you think you are. Why not start to think you …

The Meeting – 2 *** Saturday Evening: A yellow taxi stopped in front of Four Chefs restaurant. Georgina got down and paid. Inside, she turned her eyes left; Mrs Onwa …

The Meeting – 1 Georgina turned to her phone and sent off Mrs Onwa’s number. The phone to her ear, she waited. Her roommates gathered round her, their ears propped …

The Wrong Fish ‘Fire! Fire! Fire!’ Georgina started to scream first. April and Loveth immediately took a cue and joined her in screaming. ‘Fire! Fire! Fire!’ ‘The gas store is …

Wins are calculated from readers’ shares and comments. 1. Most Read Story of the Month – Americanah (In-House)2. Most Shared Story of the Month – My Memorable Lagos Trip by Onyinye …

by Carl Uke Chioma sat on the edge of her bed, fiddling with the brown envelope in her hands. She was too scared to open it, for she knew the …

The Queens, the Mission and the Oath! ‘I said where did you get this?’ Georgina yelled again. Nwamgbeke grabbed back the photograph from Georgina. ‘Which kind of intalacassion is that?’ …

SIX Madam Angela Ujunwa Ilonna is a peculiar woman. Over the years, she’s seen more changes in her person and personality than anyone could ever boast of. Many years ago, …

The Emancipation of Nwamgbeke – 2 ‘Kolo…ko…koloko…ko—’ Nwamgbeke continued to stammer. She was on the plastic chair, eyes fixed into the open Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary on the table before …

FIVE As soon as she saw him off to the gate, she turned and started back into the house. Her steps were hurried, her heart pumping fast. Inside, she sped …

by Carl Uke Umuato village has a huge achi tree located at the centre of the village square. The tree talks at midnight. Every Umuato native is aware of this …

by Izuchukwu ‘Zeus’ Okpala A cripple was arrested in connection with stealing a generator. When brought to court, the Judge said to him, “Upon looking at you, I have seen …

We sincerely apologize for the sudden and unnotified break. It was due to issues beyond our control. On Friday, just some minutes to midnight, we were raided by hackers from …

Wins are calculated from readers’ shares and comments. 1. Most Read Story of the Month – The Awkward Way I Met My Husband by Mrs Ozioma A 2. Most Shared …

NINE Before he left the house that morning, Rose had reminded him again at the door. ‘Remember, you must not drink the juice with them,’ she’d told him. ‘Make sure …

by Carl Uke This is the second company Kachi would be visiting in a day to apply for a job. He was already tired when he arrived at the gate …

EIGHT Florence returned to the city with Nwamgbeke. Since Ikechukwu’s death, Nwamgbeke has not remained her usual sprightly self. She was slow and rarely talked. Florence on the other hand …

by Talius Dike Ebuka and Nneka have been married for 3 years now. Though to them, it seemed like 33 years. It is obvious that love has finally been lost …

Hello, DNB Mamas and Papas. Our next chapter story is Entangled. Entangled tells the story of a young couple in love who find themselves trapped in a messy complication. Entangled …

by Staff writer Compiled by Victor Uma for DNB Stories: *** 2Face Idibia – Africa The Lion and its roar – Africa Agbani Darego – Africa The Great Hole – …

SEVEN It was some minutes past 11 in the night. Samson was already asleep on his bed when the knock came. He tossed to the other side and in his …

SIX Ikechukwu left the house early in the morning. Before he left, he’d stopped at the door and turned to Nwamgbeke. ‘Gbeki,’ he called. ‘Gbeki, what is the matter with …

by Carl Uke My mother always told me that I have a sister, a daughter she had from her previous marriage. She is now married to my father and her …

by Ugochukwu E. I have never been a fan of miracle churches. Since my encounter with one in Asaba when I was younger, I have begun to feel all of …

FIVE Ikechukwu was leaving the site when his phone began to ring. Checking, he saw it was Chuka, his best friend. The phone to his ear, he said, ‘The man, …

by Lisa Ephraim After reading Carl’s Mistaken story, I can now try to bear the pain of my own mistaken identity.  It happened at Okota, Lagos. The sun had beaten …

by Jerry Uke Obinna rolled on his bed. His thoughts went so deep he wondered if he was going to get any sleep at all this night. The previous nights …

FOUR He didn’t understand the scene, but he still said, ‘I’m sorry, I just came to check if everything was alright.’ Nwamgbeke slapped Nnamdi’s shoulder. ‘So this child-child pray, you …

THREE Nwamgbeke continued to shake her head. ‘Hey, Nnamdi, I not do it o.’ Another shake of head. ‘I not do it.’ ‘Please you have to,’ Nnamdi said. ‘Why?’ ‘I’m …

by Carl Uke   Adamu loved his cows; they were all he lived for. He had about fifty of them and enjoyed every bit of rearing them. The cows were …

by Ugochukwu E. There is a church in Aba, Abia State where the pastor is chiefly known for one thing: Accepting gifts for God. According to Pastor Isaac, the only …

TWO Nwamgbeke continued to shake Ikechukwu. ‘Hey, Ikechukwu!’ she cried. ‘Ikechukwu, licing up na! Ikechukwu!’ She tried to pull him up. ‘Ikechukwu, I soly na, prease licing up. Please, I …

by Carl Uke Kaire was already used to being referred to by the name ‘Chima’. But his name wasn’t Chima; people get to see him and call him Chima, probably …

ONE Nwamgbeke sat on a white plastic chair in front of the house, her legs joggling from temper. Ikechukwu will hear nwii today. It wasn’t long that Ikechukwu honked outside. …

by Zeus As compiled by Victor Uma:  

The most awesome people on earth can only be found in one place – DNB!!! But DNB people are not just awesome, they are fashionable, Africa-spirited, endearing and most of …

FOURTEEN He counted the money again. It was N5000. He reached into his bag again. At the same corner he found the money, he saw a piece of paper. He …

I want to take today off to appreciate all DNB readers. Daniel is not feeling too well, but I’m doing this on behalf of us all. We cannot neglect the …

THIRTEEN The boy, Felix Uzonna, was a quiet boy. He was nothing like the other Zoo boys that scream and run about the class, telling jokes and calling each other …

ELEVEN Adaku pointed from the taxi window. ‘That’s the one.’ Soon, the white 504 Peugeot came to a halt in front of a black gate. On the wall beside the …

by Daniel Nkado Mrs Margaret Okeledu is a special woman. She is an epitome of character, a true reason to believe that there is still good in this world. At …

TEN ‘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 not wait …

It was a breezy Sunday afternoon. Comfort has just finished spreading the clothes she washed on the line in front of their compound when her elder sister came out carrying …

NINE Obinna dropped his wet shirt back into the bucket. Rubbing his hands on his knickers, he ran into the house. The noise was coming from Room Four. Ore’s room. …

by Daniel Nkado It was a perfect Monday morning. The bright morning sun blazed through the window panes. Uzoma’s eyelids fluttered and she woke. She turned to her side, her …

EIGHT He knew her bride price had been paid and also who had paid it. But he did not care. He was his enemy after all. He’d seen her pass …

by Daniel Nkado I’m a murderer. I have killed. Not one. Three. Three boys, I shot them all, and I do not regret it. Not a single bit. Nothing is …

SEVEN Ahanna told him his rent has expired. He did not allow his shock to settle on him before he continued. He told him he needed someone to stay with, …

Story narrated by Femi, penned by Daniel Nkado It was a hot Saturday afternoon. I stood in the midst of other bus-hungry Lagosians by the corner of the road at …

Five Adaku stared at the big bus, reading the inscription on it— THE YOUNG SHALL GROW MOTORS—over and over again. At the right, a man was loading passengers’ luggage into …

THREE They brought wine today. It was meant to be a small occasion, smaller than a normal wine-carrying ceremony. They had come with just two elders; one was Ichie Okwu, …

Celebrity Roommates! Georgina came through the door first. She took off her shoes and started removing her accessories. ‘Georgina, are you sure you are okay?’ April asked. ‘You’ve been awfully …

by Joy Amaka O My friend, Adesuwa, has always been my relationship guide. She was the one that told me the secrets of finding and keeping a man, most of …

by Daniel Nkado I should be about fifteen when Paul came to live with us. My mother said he was from Ukpo, but he didn’t speak Igbo like them. That …