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By Chukwunonso Obi and Feyisayo Fagbemi Scientists and psychologists have repeatedly recommended taking solo walks in the evening as good for inner peace. Here you have your thoughts to yourself but it is almost impossible to be at ease while walking the streets of Lagos at night. And for students, nighttime has its perks. Long walks without the intrusion of the blazing sun, an easy moment to link up with friends, a shield from people they're actively trying to avoid. It's the perfect excuse to let off some steam after being bombarded with activities at school. However, a survey of student experiences shows that 5 out of 7 students have been either robbed, attacked, harassed, or knows someone who has experienced any of these. Many of these incidents happen daily, regardless of gender with little to nothing being done to curb this growing danger. According to Chidera, a student resident at Abule Oja, she alongside other residents has gotten so used to constant gunshots...

By Nwaneri Godspower, Bankole Demiladeogo, Adiefe Jude Olisaemeka, Atitebi Tobi, Aiyepola Olaoluwakiitan and Muhammadulfatiu Adepeju   The recent decision of the Lagos state government to reconstruct and widen the famous Akoka-Bariga road has brought mixed reactions among residents of Akoka and the road users alike. Especially for those who may have to part with some feet of their real estate, the news is a hard gulp to swallow. Speaking to UNILAG Sun, a regular user of the road, Sam Ejiwumi, said that he believes that the project, if completed in time, would have a positive impact on the community. He, however, remarked that road constructions in Lagos are known to exceed their due time of completion.“The fact that there is no median, no demarcation, vehicles tend to just face oncoming traffic causing roadblocks”, he said.   He also stated that “because of the on-going construction, the road is not smooth which is really causing A lot of damage to the car” and as a ...