SOKOTO VARSITY RECORDS FIRST FEMALE GRADUATE OF GEOLOGY Abdulrahman Yahaya reports Jamila Adamu, a native of Birnin Kebbi, in Kebbi state has graduated from the Department Of Geology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto; becoming the first ever female to graduate from the Department. The department which was inaugurated at the beginning of the 2012/2013 academic session has…
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The Fate of Children with Mobile Phones
By Amanatullah Yusuf It would be something a lot of us can relate to: staying without phones until we are done with secondary school. How frustrating those days were? We had to stick to our elders and be on our very best behavior for a chance to watch video or play games on their phones….
The Menace of Early Drug Abuse
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…
Hate Speech: A Major Cause of Disunity in Nigeria
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…
The Impact of family values on societal development
By: Rosheedah Adedamola Family is often considered as society’s oldest and most significant social institution. Its responsibilities encompass offering guidance, and support, and fostering a sense of belonging among its members. Traditionally, within the framework of the traditional family, children learn the values of discipline, hard work, respect for elders, and constituted authority, responsibility,…
The Results of Armed Conflicts
By Habeeb Olokooba Amid the festive season, Jerusalem faces a grim reality as fear permeates Palestinian homes. The joy once brought by Santa is replaced by suspicion of potential danger. War brings only survival, devoid of dreams for progress. As my late father wisely said, “In the eruption of war, not all will live to…
Inside Story of William Troost-Ekong: The 2023 AFCON Best Player
By Shereefdeen Ahmad The name ‘William Troost-Ekong’ will ring a bell in the minds of every fan of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Due to his remarkable performance at the just concluded 2023 TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations in Cotê d’Ivoire, the 30-year-old central defender has painted an indelible memory of himself on the golden wall of…
How Organisation’s Initiative Addresses Teacher Shortage in Nigeria’s Underserved Communities
By Shereefdeen Ahmad It was a Monday morning, Caleb Nnaecheta sat inside a bustling classroom together with other students, waiting for his Mathematics teacher. That day, after receiving a two-hour lesson for the subject, the next time he set his eyes on that teacher was another Monday. Nnaecheta has a similar story to tell about…
Corruption in Nigeria: A Reflection of Failed System
By Habeeb Olokooba As a kid, my mom’s daily motivation has always been, Òógbémi lo ìlú Òyìnbó “You will take me overseas”. I grew up with this daily phrase of motivation from my mom, she believes in the perpetuity ahead and this always prompts my efficacy in the phrase ‘hard work pays’. Grace pays better…
What to Know about Elon Musk’s Neuralink Device
By Abdulsalam Abdulmujeeb The Elon Musk Neuralink is a device that has a chip that processes and transmits neural signals that could be transmitted to devices like a computer or a phone. The Neuralink Corporation is an American neurotechnology company that is developing implantable brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) based in Fremont, California. Founded by Elon Musk…