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HOW STUDENTS PREPARE FOR EXAMS WHEN THERE IS NO LECTURE

A FEATURE INTRODUCTION Imagine preparing for an exam without stepping into a lecture hall for weeks. No explanations from lecturers, no structured timetable, and no opportunity to ask questions in real time. For many students, this situation is not hypothetical itโ€™s a reality. Whether caused by academic strikes, scheduling disruptions, or unexpected closures, the absence

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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 authorโ€™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 todayโ€™s digital world, where misinformation

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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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ONLINE PRIVACY: WHAT STUDENTS SHARE WITHOUT KNOWING

AN EXPLAINER Online privacy refers to how personal information is collected, used, and shared when people use digital platforms. Many students use social media daily, but few fully understand how much data they expose. Every post, like, search, or location tag can be tracked by apps and companies. Even when accounts are set to โ€œprivate,โ€

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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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