Nigeria: Health Implications of Food Insecurity
By Bilkisu Yahaya With the current economy of Nigeria, the health and social status of the common Nigerians is in a state of compromise. Food is the fuel source of…
No Staff, No Drugs, No Ambulance: Inside Abuja’s Failing Rural Health Centres
On a sunny afternoon in the month of March, my bike man and I were travelling to Chorin Boso, a high-burden rural community in Abuja, to visit a Primary Healthcare…
Nollywood: A Catalyst For National Development
Since Nigeria’s amalgamation in 1914 and especially after gaining independence in 1960, national integration, unity, and socio-economic development have remained top priorities. The government has sought various ways to foster…
Basic Amenities is no Where to be Found in Kwakasiya Hostel
By: Nurudeen Aminat Aramide Kano Hall, popularly known as kwakasiya hostel, is one of the female hostels at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS). Nevertheless, like many of us…
The 2025 Best African Music Performance in Grammy’s Nomination
The 67th GRAMMY Awards are shaping up to be another milestone for African music, particularly with the second annual Best African Music Performance category. This nomination list is a testament…
The Unveiling of The Three Nigeria Films to be Screened in 2025 “Nollywood in Hollywood”
By Umar Maryam Ayomide Nollywood in Hollywood is a celebration of Nigeria’s growing cinema. From very inauspicious beginnings about thirty years ago, the industry grew to be the second largest…
PEN PRESS UDUS Set to Hold Journalism Training For Early Career, Student Journalists in Nigeria
PEN PRESS UDUS, the campus media outlet of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) is set to organize its first edition of journalism clinic. The virtual training, scheduled to be held…
Rainfall in Sokoto: A Boon for Farmers and a Potential Climate Shift
Sokoto, a region historically characterized by its arid climate, has recently witnessed an unprecedented frequency of rainfall, offering a welcome reprieve to farmers and suggesting a potential shift in local…
FACT-CHECK: Screenshot of Davido Tweet Threatening to Unleash ‘Inner Portable’ Fake!
On the eve of April 1, 2024, a Facebook user, African King, posted a screenshot of a day-old post, allegedly made by Nigerian Afrobeat sensation, Davido. From the screenshot, it…
FACT-CHECK: Photos of Davido at Beyoncé’s ‘Inglewood Mansion’ Photoshopped!
A Facebook page belonging to a self-acclaimed public figure, Tinashe Eugene Mushanguri, shared a screenshot of a post supposedly made by American singer and songwriter, Beyoncé, capturing herself and Nigerian…