Titiminnaj's Blog

 Have you ever felt the urge to disappear? That yearning for something A purpose? An identity? Who am I? What am I doing? Where am I going? So much hidden but no means to let them out So many talents, ideas, craziness up there But it feels like you're all alone Stuck stuck stuck that's all there is  You smile to everyone but deep down you're shattered Shattered because it seems you're all caged up Like there's no means to grow, evolve and be who you want to be Dear 20 something's take a deep breath  Give yourself a break Stop the tears  Seize the worry Even when it seems like the world is against you You're not alone in this  Everything you worry so much about is going to be alright No one gets it in a day  You do not have to compare yourself with others  You shouldn't live your life based on other people's experiences and standards  You're doing a lot as it is  Take a deep breathe One step at a time It's okay to be confused, overwhelmed, or ...

  From my early years in the University  I've always talked about my life after school As a media enthusiast studying and practicing journalism  You know the places to visit, my ideal work environment, what to do wear and all them dates count them all I had plans of serving in Lagos (Island precisely) and then having an amazing life filled with Lagos fun and the glam life thereafter I've had a picture of my perfect Life in Lagos  This was all supposed to happen in 2020 my graduation year....then boom ASUU happened thereafter the pandemic, with a sprinkle of series of strikes This is June 2022 and I just lost another supposed graduation all thanks to ASUU But I've decided that Lagos life is not for me Why? You may wonder? Well I paid Lagos a visit after eleven years for my sister's court Wedding and I must say reality did beat me in the face so hard Really hard that I do not think I want to return anytime soon Lagos is so damn stressful and everything I've never ima...

PANS HOLDS 2019 WEEK The Department of Pharmacy Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the University of Jos marks a week tagged “PHARMALCHEMY” the first in four years.   The week with the name PHARLCHEMY which means sudden change or transformation was packed with different extracurricular activities.   The first day which was on Monday 14th October started with a rally around the university main campus to inform the students of the institution that the PAN’s week has started,after which a debate was held. The second day was the Old school day,dance competition,rap battle and free style.   The third day which was for cultural attire kicked off with a cooking competition with the winner Mimidoo from the 300 level class .    After which different cultures in Nigeria had their cultural display and the game of chess was held.   Speaking to a 300 level student Mercy George about the benefits of this week ,she said “it is to experience ex...

UJ Hosts 49th Biochemistry Students Annual National Convention  The Nigerian Society of Biochemistry Students (NSBS) began  it’s Annual  National Convention on Wednesday 13th November, with the theme  Biochemistry and Molecular  Biology : A tool for Entrepreneurship, Sustainable National Growth and Development .    The convention which was hosted by the Biochemistry students of the University of Jos had in attendance students and lecturers from different universities in Nigeria some of which were the University of Uyo, Gombe State university, Federal University Otukpo, and Federal University of Lafia.   The first lecture was titled “Biochemistry and molecular Biology : A tool for entrepreneurship and sustainable growth and Development, by Dr. K. H Jaruym. while the Dean of the faulty of basic medical science University of Jos Professor  M. D Solomon gave the second lecture on the topic Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: P...

To mark the 2019 world mental health day,the Student Union Government UniJos chapter in conjunction with Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH)  Suicide Prevention and Response Unit staged a walk with the theme tagged "TOWARDS SUICIDE PREVENTION". The event held on the 10th of October kicked off at about 4:30pm and had in attendance Representatives of Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) personnel's in persons of Dr Annah B. Gyang,Dr Sarah Y. Armiyau, Dr.Yusufu Maigari and so many other medical staff and students,the Students Union Government (SUG) executives , Students of Psychology, Unijos students and other occupants around the students community. Dr Aishatu Y. Armiyau speaking during her speech welcomed all and stated that this year's walk has been choosen to hold in the campus because of the recent cases of suicide among youths .   She said since the walk began over thirty positive calls has been received and four for today. She advised the students to t...

Every suicide is a tragedy, and to some degree a mystery. Suicide often stems from a deep feeling of hopelessness. The inability to see solutions to problems or to cope with challenging life circumstances may lead people to see taking their own lives as the only solution to what is really a temporary situation. The Student Union Government of the University of Jos, in conjunction with the Jos University Teaching Hospital is set to stage a Suicide Prevention Walk. In a statement released by the SUG PRO, Joshua Ugwumba the work is slated to commence by 4:30 PM at the Naraguta Hostel Gate on Thursday 10th October 2019. The statement also adds that, side attractions that will be featured at the even includes; Free T-shirts and free counselling.