Tag: university students

Op-ed Editor September 30, 2016

The Thread: It’s a drone for the Chibok girls

The news today has been rather dreary, so it's wonderful to hear something that lifts our spirits. It is the story of Shettima Kyeari Ali, a student of ABU Zaria, who chose…

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Emmanuel Chidiogo February 13, 2015

Opinion: Fun at the expense of academic career

by Taiwo Adetimole Are you a Fresher? Jambite? Be careful, most Freshers' Party share gifts like premarital sex, death and occultic initiations. Its good to have fun but not at…

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January 15, 2014

Opinion: Is homosexuality Nigeria’s biggest problem now?

by Moyo Salvador President Goodluck Jonathan has finally signed off on a bill to criminalize homosexuality with an attendant 14 year sentence for defaulters.  A large number of Nigerians have…

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October 5, 2013

Building collapse: 50 Niger Delta University (NDU) students escape death in Bayelsa

by Oge Okonkwo File photo Over 50 students of the Niger Delta University (NDU) owned by Bayelsa state reportedly escaped death on Friday when a lecture theater under construction collapsed…

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February 26, 2013

A very risky business in Nigeria – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze That four students died, from bullet wounds, has not been denied. What appears to be the problem however, is the identity of the organisation that pulled the…

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November 21, 2012

Move over Facebook? New site, Shag at Uni, promises casual sex to undergrads

by Rachel Ogbu Tom Thurlow known for setting up a successful second-hand book business at the age of 13, has established a very controversial website called 'shagatuni.com' to allow university…

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