By Ismaila Biliaminu Manne Ahead of Edo and Ondo States Governorship election, the Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) held a second quarterly consultative meeting with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Abuja, on Wednesday, 15th May 2024, to have a discourse on the upcoming elections in two states at the southern part of Nigeria. The […]
Reducing Sugar Intake Crucial for Skin Health and Disease Prevention, Say Specialists
Amodu Eniola Endocrinologists caution against the perils of consuming sugary foods and beverages, stressing their link to skin aging, skin tag formation, and a host of non-communicable diseases including diabetes, metabolic disorders, obesity, and certain cancers. They emphasize how excess sugar can degrade essential proteins like collagen and elastin, crucial for maintaining skin structure […]
Economic Hardship: Fuel Hike Drives Trader from Car to Keke Napep
By Isiaq Ibrahim Life took a dramatic turn for Alhaji Abubakar Agaka, also known as Bigman, when the president of Nigeria removed the fuel subsidy, impacting thousands like him. Once living a glamorous life, Bigman, a native of Ilorin, Kwara State, opted for a tricycle, or keke napep, after decades of driving cars. Despite being […]
UDUS: Water Project Eases Students’ Water Struggles
By: Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen Stuck with the sad reality of water scarcity amidst the scorching sun at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), Jimoh Hassan, a resident of Block E at Jubril Aminu Hostel, UDUS, decried his daily battle as lack of adequate water became a grueling challenge for him. Thriftless beyond hygienic routines; the scarcity of […]
UDUS Fact-Check Club Holds Sensitization Program, Campus Campaign
By Ismaila Biliaminu Manne Disinformation and misinformation have eaten deep into societies and with the proliferation of misinformation across Africa. However, the Fact-Check Club of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), a sub-club of the National Association of Campus Journalists (NACJ), UDUS and an initiative of The International Centre for Investigative Reporting, or The ICIR, held […]