CJID to launch Living Archives Initiative, unveil book honouring veteran journalist Lade Bonuola
By Press release The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) is set to launch its new flagship project, the Living Archives Initiative, alongside a digital platform aimed at preserving…
Beyond the Lecture Hall: How Nigerian Students Turn Side Hustles into Financial Independence
By: Abdulazeez Hikmah Ayo Oziofu Precious posts nightwear for sale on WhatsApp and TikTok every morning before her lectures start. After school, she arranges deliveries, and for customers outside her…
ANALYSIS : Can State-Owned Clubs Afford the NPFL’s ₦2 Million Minimum Wage?
By Rufai Abdulbasit Adeyinka Nigeria exports more footballers than any other African country, yet the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) struggles to keep its young players at home. NPFL chairman…
Thief Breaks Into UDUS Private Hostel, Steals Gas Cylinders, Food Items
Mohammed Asmau reports, A thief broke into Mallam Nura hostel, a private accommodation at the back of Benji, Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUS) Main Campus, in the early hours of Monday,…
“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…