By Iorgboko Michael e Western education was introduced during the colonial era by the British to liberate us from our traditional mindset. Initially, it was met with disdain and considered irrelevant in our society. In many African households, sending a child to school was viewed as akin to enslaving them, with no one to advocate…
By Badmus Aishat Sleeping is a complex and dynamic process that affects functionality in human systems which are explicitly explored by scientists. It plays a housekeeping role that removes toxins in the brain that build up while you are awake. Research shows that a chronic lack of sleep or getting poor quality sleep, increases the…
By Jimoh Aisha If you have a child wafting into his teenage years, it is very apt, I must recommend, you say a prayer for him. In that teenage year, it is a battle between the moral inclination you have instilled in him and the peers they roll and grow up with. With the latter…
By Abdulmalik Abdulwahab Nigeria as a nation grapples with the complexities of civilian governance amidst a backdrop of historical challenges and contemporary dynamics. From the ashes of military rule emerged a fledgling democracy, promising hope and progress for its people. However, the reality of governance in Nigeria today is a tapestry woven with threads of…
By: Lamid Azeez Over the past two decades, as a devout Muslim observing Ramadan, I had never encountered such a deeply challenging dilemma as the one I face now. Ramadan stands as a fundamental pillar of Islam, guiding Muslims to reflect on the sanctity of our faith and cleanse themselves from worldly vices. However, the…
By: Usman Kolapo Social media is an online platform that enables people to establish social networks or connections with others who share similar personal or professional interests, activities, backgrounds, or real-life connections such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Let’s Chat, etc Apart from communication and networking, social media can also serve as a means for individuals…
By Muhammed Akindele “It looks easy said till you give it a trial yourself.” goes a popular saying. Back home, Ramadan was fun and an exciting voyage we highly anticipated. Our mothers and sisters took up the culinary responsibility, something that goes a long way in bridging barriers that could hinder our fast. Sometimes we,…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen The ethos that led to the creation of a public hostel embodies the “spirit of love, peace, and endurance.” When choosing to reside in a school hostel, it’s crucial to remember that it’s meant for a diverse range of people from various tribes and religions. Living in a school hostel means sharing…
By Alqasim Gbemisola The wind season is a time of transition and transformation, typically lasting around 3-7 days. It is a natural part of the female cycle that can bring many different experiences. During this time, the body tends to undergo several physiological changes including a shift in hormone levels and increased circulation which can…
By Abdullateef Abdullahi Ah, the classic tale of hostel bed space wars! Picture this: a battleground where legal and illegal occupants clash over who reigns supreme in the realm of room ownership. It’s a comedy of errors when an illegal squatter confidently wrestles for bed space with a legal resident. Why does this academic tango…
