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City Smashes Real Madrid to Reach UCL Final

By Shereefdeen Ahmad  Manchester City have cemented a masterclass display after crushing Real Madrid 4-0 in the second-leg tie of the UEFA Champions League semi-final on Wednesday at the Etihad stadium to advance to the final on 5-1 aggregate. Bernardo Silva’s first-half brace, Eder Militao’s own goal and Julian Alvarez’s strike at the death minute…

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Extra: Sokoto Varsity Student, Abdullahi, Aminu Breaks ‘Jinx’, Set First Class Record in UDUS’ Geology Dept. Taoheed Adegbite reports…  An Abdullahi, Aminu Alameen has become the first graduate  to get First Class honour degree in Geology at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS).  The twenty-three years old from Aleiro local government of Kebbi state graduated…

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How to Strengthen Community Pharmacy in Africa

By Mutalib Jibril Strengthening the role of community pharmacies in Africa is of paramount importance, as it holds the potential to substantially improve healthcare accessibility and outcomes throughout the continent. Africa grapples with distinct challenges such as a deficient healthcare infrastructure, insufficient availability of essential medicines, and a heavy disease burden. Empowering community pharmacies can…

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Mind Your Grammar

By Olayiwola Ridwan  Aminu meets Salamatu again on her way back to the hostel after lectures.    Aminu: Assalamu ‘Alaykum, Hajia Salamatu (says Aminu in his loud voice)   Salamatu : Looks  around for the caller.   Aminu: (Quickly appears before her) It is me, Aminu Bala Tanimu. Hope you can still remember me.  …

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FEATURE: In Sokoto, Gidan Yaro School Struggles for Attendance Despite Free Schooling 

By Amanatullahi Yusuf As the sun sets on a typical Friday morning in Gidan Yaro Community School, Wanmako Local Government, Yusuf, an 11-year-old primary school student, strolls aimlessly through his village. Despite his school being mere steps away from his house, he wandered around during what was supposed to be learning time. This time, their…

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