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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.

My name is Akande Titilayo Azizat a final year student of mass communication department, University of Jos.  As a student journalist, I host a Celebrity and Entertainment radio talk show on ICE 96.1 FM Jos, Plateau state and work as a freelancer in other media houses. I also serve as a compere at various indoor and outdoor event. My passion revolves around journalism and broadcasting at large, Indigenous languages and the girl child. I love reading novels ,meeting new people and trying new things. You can check me out on instagram @Titiminnaj Join me as we explore together and like my favorite quote says," happiness is free,strive to be happy and your happiness shouldn't be tied to anyone....!!!" Titiminnaj on air