By Leonard Divine There is a peculiar kind of pressure that comes with examination season. Lecture notes suddenly seem longer, the days seem shorter, and every conversation with a coursemate becomes an opportunity to discover just how much you have not read. Someone has finished the course outline. Someone else is already revising. And somewhere... Continue Reading →
By Elizabeth Oladapo A new semester often begins with fresh determination, but as lectures, assignments, tests and deadlines pile up, many students gradually neglect one of the most important aspect of their well being; their mental health. Ironically, this is the very thing that help students stay productive, healthy, and focused throughout the semester. Human... Continue Reading →
By Oladapo Elizabeth Mention that a woman is pregnant to many people, the first specialist that comes to their mind is the 'gynaecologist'. In fact, many people use the word 'gynaecologist' for everything pertaining to female health, pregnancy, childbirth, fertility, menstrual problems to mention a few. To many people, every woman's health doctor is simply... Continue Reading →
By Oladapo Elizabeth Many people (including women) find the term PCOS unfamiliar or confusing. While some have never heard of it at all, others recognize the name but don’t fully understand what it means. Even among those who do, there is often a harmful misconception that women diagnosed with it are somehow incomplete. Polycystic ovary... Continue Reading →
By Elizabeth Oladapo Tuberculosis is surrounded with a lot of myths especially in Nigeria. Some associate it with spiritual attacks, tobacco use and even witchcraft, some even see it as a death sentence causing them to stigmatize patients diagnosed with Tuberculosis. A lot of people infected with tuberculosis have lost their lives due to this... Continue Reading →
By Oluwaferanmi Mary The world is moving very fast, sometimes it's so fast that we barely have time to catch our breaths. Stress has gradually become a constant companion for many people. Deadlines, academic pressure, financial responsibilities, and personal expectations can pile up quickly. While a little stress can motivate us to perform better, too... Continue Reading →
By Marvellous Olajide The beginning of a new semester in a Nigerian university like University of Ibadan is always a mix of excitement and exhaustion. For some, the joy of seeing friends after the break is refreshing. For others, it feels like dragging a tired body into another long marathon especially when the semester break... Continue Reading →
By Marvellous Olajide For many students, nothing feels heavier than the dreaded word—carryover. That moment when results are released and you scroll down the list, only to see “F” boldly staring at you. It’s like your heart drops into your stomach. Suddenly, your friends’ laughter sounds louder, their smiles brighter, and you feel like the... Continue Reading →
Leonard Divine The night before an exam is often filled with a mix of emotions. The ticking clock, scattered notes, and the pressure of unfinished study material can make the stress feel overwhelming. Examination periods often bring a high level of stress and anxiety among students. The pressure to succeed, coupled with uncertainty about what... Continue Reading →
Oluwaferanmi MaryThe extent to which structured exercise has been replaced by routine daily movement is increasingly alarming. Everyday activities such as walking to class or completing chores are often mistaken for exercise. However, not all physical engagement results in comprehensive body movement. For instance, on days when lectures begin at 8 a.m. and end at... Continue Reading →
