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by Jason Real So you bumped into that extremely hot boy or girl at the mall and you feel your heart stop for a second. Your stomach fill up with …

by Kate I know all families have secrets, which sometimes could be a source of strength to the family bond, but in my case, things are different. My father had …

by Yayenia Thompson I was once married to a man 20 years my senior. We were good friends to begin with, got along pretty well, before eventually deciding to take …

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 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 Nduka Dike The sequel to last year’s mega hit, The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai, is not worse than its predecessor. It’s not better either; it’s just as pointless …

by Staff writer Two best friends who say they love each other — “as friends” — got hitched on Friday in Dublin. But instead of marrying for love, they did …

by Staff writer There are many signs that might indicate that your husband might be cheating. For one, if he never leaves his phone out of his sight and takes …

by Jill Uchiyama When my brother and I were little we used to laugh at my mother’s hair. She wore it teased really high, like a lot of women in …

Chapter Two Ahanna sold clothes at Oshodi market in Lagos. He told Obinna that all he needed was just N30, 000 to start. He’d be travelling to Cotonou with him …

by Staff writer A 14-year old housemaid has dislodged a barren woman from her home after she was impregnated by the woman’s husband simply known as Emmanuel in Lagos State, …

by US Lady You can never truly understand the mind of a human being. I met Sylvester Mumba in 2012 in Livingstone, Zambia when I went there on vacation. Sylvester …

THREE Read previous chapters HERE: *** Susan was ironing his shirt when he walked in. Susan’s eyes flitted across the wide room to glance at him. ‘Hi, Honey, you stayed …

TWO Read previous chapters HERE: *** ‘Hi, Baby, what are you doing there? Thought you were sleeping.’ The trembling in Christian’s voice was apparent. Though he’d used masculine energy to …

ONE Mr. Christian Ugochukwu has always been a guilty man. He was not very excited when he got his WAEC result and saw that he had many A’s, because he …

by Staff writer A vocal anti-gay lawmaker has resigned his position after being caught having sex with another man in his office. Wesley Goodman, a Republican Ohio state representative serving …

by Mr Anonymous When I first met my wife, I was not attracted to her in the least. However, after she persisted for several weeks (we saw each other often …

The Move Scared to enter the room with her friends, Georgina kept lagging behind. Till April who opened the door had to turn back and ask her, ‘What’s the matter? …

by Staff writer The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the only country in the world that forbids women from driving a car just announced that women will be allowed to obtain …

by Staff writer While female sexuality appears to be more fluid, research suggests that male gayness is an inborn, unalterable, strongly genetically influenced trait. Unlike men, who are usually sexually …

by Anonymous When Keegan Hirst became the first active professional rugby player to come out as gay, I was thrilled for him. As the likes of Emma Watson and Stephen …

by Staff writer An Indian man has been convicted of murdering his wife and dismembering her body before keeping the pieces in a freezer – seven years after committing the …

by Daniel Nkado   When it comes to being a good parent, Africans do not come close to the list. From incessant verbal and physical abuse to lack of any …

by Gloria Ezeh   Good looks can be a huge factor of attraction, but science is now saying that it is not as important as you may think when it …

by Staff writer An official document called a “marriage declaration form” issued by a medical services institute in India to its employees has been criticized for asking its women employees …

by Staff writer In the west-Asian country of Lebanon, a strange law exists that frees rapists of their crime if they agree to marry their victims. The state’s parliament on …

by Staff writer Do you know there is a village in Kenya comprised of only women? Umoja Village was founded 27 years ago as a safe haven for women and …

by Dr Ransome Recently the Nigerian news feed is saturated with stories of the arrest and arraignment of 40 gay ‘suspects’. Much worse than the fact that this is happening …

by Felicia Taave Here we are, together, holding hands, presenting smiling faces to the world while grimacing at each other behind closed doors. The perfect family, everyone must have thought. …

by Staff writer John Heard, best known for playing Peter McAllister in the iconic “Home Alone” movies has died at 71. He was found dead in a California hotel where …

by Staff writer Church of England priests are currently not allowed to marry gay couples in church or bless same-sex marriages. However, UK Prime Minster Theresa May has said the …

by Staff writer So I stumbled on this video and it got me thinking… This happening in Nigeria? In a public gym setting? With lots of metal, iron bars and …

by Daniel Nkado From the earliest days of the slave trade, many slave owners and Catholic Church leaders felt it was important to convert enslaved Africans. They believed this would …

by Staff writer On a relationships segment hosted by British husky-voiced broadcaster, Mariella Frostrup, a Muslim woman shares her story… “I’m a 38-year-old lady of Muslim background, but barely practising. …

by Staff writer Marrying your childhood sweetheart might be a romantic dream for many – but figures now show it more often becomes a nightmare. Analysis suggests that a plummeting …

by Staff writer Charlize Theron is a South African-born actress, best known for her roles in such films as North Country and Monster, for which she won an Academy Award. …

by Staff writer Three gay men say they have gained legal recognition as the first ‘polyamorous family’ in Colombia, where same-sex marriages were legalized last year. Actor Victor Hugo Prada …

by Staff writer   Born on May 26, 1877 (some sources say 1878), in San Francisco, California, Isadora Duncan was a trailblazing dancer and instructor whose emphasis on freer forms …

by Staff writer With the recent legalisation of same-sex marriage in the US and Ireland, the list of gay-friendly countries are obviously increasing. Even in countries where marriage between gay …

by Staff writer Former Australian tennis player Margaret Court has made her most controversial statements yet after a week in which she spoke out against gay marriage. In a letter …

by Staff writer     Donald Trump’s administration has been accused of homophobia after excluding the first gentleman of Luxembourg from a photo caption. The White House sparked a backlash …

by Gloria Ezeh Tanzania, the largest country in East Africa, includes the spice islands of Zanzibar, Pemba, and Mafia and contains Africa’s tallest mountain— the Kilimanjaro! In a remote village …

by Odumorun I almost always find the common rivalry between the Igbos and Yorubas quite amusing, if occasionally trying. Tribalism is not caused by the presence of tribes. It is …

by Staff writer Abductions, which lead to marriage, are rife in rural parts of Ethiopia. In early June, 2005, a 12-year-old girl was kidnapped by four men on her way …

by Matt I was with this girl for almost 4 years. I met her when I was 18 and she was 16. I fell in love with her. After about …

by Staff writer The Wodaabe are a small subgroup of the Fulani ethnic group. They are traditionally nomadic cattle-herders and traders in the Sahel. Known for their elaborate attire and …

by Staff writer A commonly cited reason for maintaining, or expanding, criminalisation of homosexuality in Africa is that it is “un-African” or, in other words, a foreign phenomenon. But do you …

by Phil Samson I found out about my wife’s cheating in the most unusual way. One night my wife came home from being with friends at the school where she …

by Staff writer Unmarried girls who got pregnant used to be seen as bringing shame to their families in parts of Uganda, so they were taken to a tiny island …

by Staff writer A married couple discovered they are twins when they went to a fertility clinic to find out why they have not been able to have children. Their …

FOUR Rita pushed the door gently. ‘Please come in,’ she said. Ejike stepped into the room. ‘You didn’t lock your door?’ ‘Couldn’t have—ran out in a hurry.’ Ejike looked round …

 by DNB staff writer Mental illness is a taboo subject that attracts stigma in much of Africa. A study conducted in Uganda revealed that the term ‘depression’ is not culturally …

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 …