“I Wish Someone Had Listened”: Why Young Nigerians Stay Silent About Suicidal Thoughts
By Shuaibu Sharifat Samuel(first name withheld) a 22 years old student said he decided to take his own life on the 12th of February 2025. But looking back now, he…
Female students cite stereotypes, weak support as barriers to campus leadership
By Suleiman Jumain Shuaibat Moyinlorun Ayomipe Treasure became the first female president of the Elizade University Law Students’ Society in five years when she was inaugurated in 2026. The fourth-year…
PHOTOS: Two Sides of the Same Wall, The Gender Gap in Shama Village, UDUS
By Luqman Kamaldeen Oladayo When Olaiya Sheriffdeen fled Shama village, it wasn’t a decision he made lightly. It wasn’t even a decision, it was a run for survival. Sheriffdeen, a…
Living in Darkness: How Prolonged Power Outages Disrupt Life for UDUS Students in Private Hostels
By Shero Abbas For students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) living in private hostels, electricity is not just about comfort; it is about dignity, safety, and the right to…
From Midnight Water Hunts to Stolen Phones: How Light Finally Found Benji Hostel
By: Luqman Kamaldeen Oladayo It’s almost a year since light lost its ray at Benji hostel. None of the occupants expected its return and has adapted to the life they…
Left to Manage: The Daily Battles of Students with Disabilities in Nigerian Universities
By Shero Abbas For many young Nigerians, gaining admission into a university represents an opportunity to pursue dreams, build careers, and secure a better future. But for students living with…
Campus Survival: How Rising Cooking Gas Prices Are Pushing UDUS Students Back to Charcoal
By Shero Abbas For many students at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), cooking with gas was once seen as a safer, faster, and more convenient alternative to charcoal. But as…
Insecurity, Rising Transport Costs Delay UDUS Students’ Return to Campus
By Shero Abbas For many students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), returning to campus after the semester break has become more than a matter of academic preparation—it has become…
IMPACT: After Pen Press Publication, Benji Landlord Fixes Faulty Hostel Door
Ayanlere Aishat reports, Following Pen Press’s report on the harassment of female students at a private hostel in Benji, the landlord has repaired the compound’s entrance door, which had been…
Male Intruder Harasses Sleeping Female Students in Benji Private Hostel, Residents Blame Poor Security
Ayanlere Aishat reports, Female students in Benji, a private accommodation that houses hundreds of students at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), were left shaken after an unidentified man entered their…