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SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICIES ON CAMPUS: DO STUDENTS TRUST THEM?

A NEWS Recent discussions on campuses have raised concerns about how effective sexual harassment policies really are in protecting students. Many institutions claim to have strict rules and reporting systems in place, but students say the reality is often different. Several students report that they are unsure whether complaints are taken seriously or handled confidentially. […]

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WHAT MAKES A SOURCE CREDIBLE?

AN EXPLAINER A credible source is one that provides information that is trustworthy, accurate, and supported by evidence. To determine credibility, readers should check the author’s expertise, the publication platform, and whether the information is backed by reliable data or references. Credible sources are usually updated, unbiased, and written by qualified individuals or organizations. In

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THE ROLE OF FACT-CHECKING IN JOURNALISM

AN EXPLAINER Fact-checking is a crucial part of journalism that ensures information shared with the public is accurate and reliable. It involves verifying statements, statistics, and sources before publication. Journalists use multiple methods, such as cross-checking reports, consulting experts, and reviewing official documents, to confirm the truth of information. In today’s digital world, where misinformation

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GENDERED CAREER EXPECTATIONS

A FEATURE From an early age, society often influences what careers boys and girls are expected to pursue. Boys are frequently encouraged toward engineering, technology, or leadership roles, while girls are guided toward caregiving or administrative careers. These expectations are shaped by culture, family beliefs, and sometimes even school environments. Although progress has been made,

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WHY MANY STUDENTS MEMORISE INSTEAD OF UNDERSTANDING

AN OPINION Many students today rely heavily on memorisation instead of deep understanding, and this approach is becoming a serious problem in education. In my view, this happens because of pressure to pass exams rather than truly learn. Schools often reward correct answers more than critical thinking, pushing students to cram information temporarily. However, memorisation

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Bouesti student Strom the street over skyrocket rent hike

A NEWS Tension boiled over in Ikere-Ekiti on Wednesday evening as students of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology popularly known as BOUESTI poured into the streets to protest what they describe as exploitative and unbearable rent prices imposed by landlords in the university town. The protest, which kicked off at 5 p.m.

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