By Mutalib Jibril Medical Students’ Syndrome is also known as Medical Students’ Disease or Second Year Syndrome. This is a psychological condition among medical students who often experience the symptoms of the disease or diseases they are studying. They feel they have developed and often have symptoms of the conditions they have been studying. For…
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…
As the scorching sun beats down on our school, the question arises: are our solar panels truly serving their purpose? Should we label them as non-functional, or perhaps acknowledge that they are unable to sufficiently power our needs during daylight hours? Living in a state known for its sunshine, we expect our solar panels…
Aisha Sulaiman reports Following the decision reached by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) over the withheld four-month salaries, the UDUS chapter of the two unions has forced its members to partake in the seven days warning strike. This was contained in…
By Hussain Wahab In recent days, worldwide inflation has roused many Nigerians from their slumber as to how to deal with the unexpected circumstances that have befallen them. Many of them began troubleshooting in a variety of methods in an attempt to find reliable answers or alternatives to overcome the’sapa’ caused by the enormous inflation….
By: Habeeb Olokooba Similar to a ghost at Elminia Junction, torn between going to Cape Coast or pleading with Elminia, as portrayed in Ama Atta Aidoo’s piece, so is the mind of a victorious university graduate. Graduation! Ah well, that too isn’t bad. But who’s a graduate? What sort of creature is it? Why should…
By Alqasim Gbemisola Raheenah Jimoh had never ventured beyond the borders of her hometown, Shaki, in Oyo State. For as long as she could remember, the southwestern landscape of Nigeria, with its familiar climate, was all she knew. Tales of the harsh, unforgiving weather of the northwestern region were just that – tales. But in…
By Shamsudeen Abubakar Nura Sanusi, a 400-level Educational Foundations student, stepped out of a toilet near BO9 Lecture-hall, taking a deep breath of the warm air. He savored the atmosphere for a moment, but his expression soon turned somber, reflecting his concern about the toilet’s deplorable state. “I couldn’t stand the smell when I entered…
By: Amidat Ahmad Growing up is a universal journey embarked upon from our first steps, evolving through childhood and adolescence. Transitioning into adulthood signifies leaving the sheltered high school environment for a world of possibilities. Adulthood brings opportunities and challenges, demanding adaptation and maturity in education, career, and passions. Increased responsibilities and independence define adulthood….
By Jumoke Esuola Over the years, feminine genders are known to experience different dimensions of segregation societally. Starting from the very beginning when a female child is born, the joy that be-chances the parents and the society at large is doubled when a male child is brought to life. This is so because the family…
