By: Abdulwahab Abdulmalik Hard drugs and alcohol have been the major reason for high mortality among young people. It is believed, with the help of research, that about 320 people die per hour in the world. Alcohol continues to be the most absorbed and misused psychoactive substance among young adults, despite the negative repercussions it…
By: Muheeb Moshood It’s not an exaggeration to label my editors the best in the history of campus journalism. With only three editors carrying over from the previous administration, they did not only steered the ship but elevated it to new heights. The future of The News Digest Press, the prominent press outfit at Usmanu…
By: Muhammed Akindele Nigeria is a country known for its rich diversity of ethnic groups, with Hausa/Fulani, Yoruba, and Igbo being the major ones. Despite my clear Yoruba heritage, I’ve frequently encountered the misperception that I belong to the Fulani ethnic group. This confusion isn’t entirely unexpected, given certain physical attributes that I possess, such…
By: Muhammed Akindele The recurring ASUU strikes in our country have been a long-standing issue, with the union established in 1978 but frequently going on strike due to unfulfilled government agreements. However, it’s important to note that not only students but also lecturers are victims of these strikes. Lecturers, who rely on their teaching income,…
By Nurudeen Bolaji God forbid a time when we have to live our lives in isolation. Human race has been said to perish whenever we stop mingling with others. I bemoan the travails of this story, as it happened between me and a close friend. Before I proceed, I will like to conceal my identity…
By Raji Toheeb Day after day, week after week, and month after month, our society is plagued by a series of disunity, misunderstanding, discrimination, and hatred stemming from the misuse of our freedom of expression. Hate speech, as defined by the United Nations Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech, is “any form of…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen Drug abuse has become a pervasive issue that afflicts individuals of all ages and genders, and it’s a global problem experienced by many countries. However, the extent and nature of this problem can vary from one region to another. The abuse of drugs, especially among adolescents aged 10 to 17, has seen…
By Latifah Bagidi It was the middle of October, the change in weather had taken a toll on me that I ended up spending all of my time on drugs. I was about to die the death of the night when I heard a voice. It was my coursemate chanting my name just at the…
By Amidat Ahmad In the dimly lit corners of society, where silence and darkness reign, there exists a deeply troubling and pervasive epidemic that has plagued humanity for centuries. It is an affliction that transcends borders, cultures, and backgrounds, leaving a trail of victims who bear the heavy burden of unspeakable trauma. This is the…
By Rofiat Abdulkadir As often echoed in our community, particularly by today’s teenagers, the sentiment persists that “school is a scam.” However, my response to this common saying is a resounding “No.” I can provide numerous reasons to support this perspective. Let me briefly highlight a few of them: First and foremost, school serves…
