By Jumoke Esuola Driven by the passion to be the voice of the weak, Blessing Agatha Ejeh had always fantasized about becoming a lawyer. But her dream hit a roadblock when she decided to undertake her undergraduate studies at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS). Her initial step dettered as her O-level didn’t feature the…
By Mutalib Jibril Termites belong to a category of eusocial insects that primarily feed on decomposing plant matter, including wood, paper and soil organic matter. Their distinctive features include bead-like antennae. They exhibit a eusocial social structure, organized into castes including workers, soldiers, and reproductive individuals, which is a notable feature not found in all…
By Abubakar Shamsudeen As the sun rises on the 1st of October, Nigerians across the nation awaken with a sense of pride and anticipation. It is a day that holds great significance, marking the anniversary of Nigeria’s hard-fought independence from colonial rule. The air is filled with a palpable sense of patriotism as the…
By Yasir Aladodo Illiteracy, defined as the inability to read or write, has far-reaching consequences for society, affecting various aspects of social, economic, and cultural life. One significant impact of illiteracy is the strain it places on education systems. When a substantial portion of the population is illiterate, it burdens educational resources and infrastructure, necessitating…
By Mutalib Jibril Bedbugs are blood-feeding insects that target both humans and animals as hosts. Adult bed bugs are wingless, reddish-brown, and roughly the size of an apple seed. They possess flat, oval bodies, while young bedbugs, known as nymphs, are smaller and may have a translucent or yellowish appearance. Well. It will interest you…
By Raji Toheeb A scholar once said that ” Time is like a sword if you don’t use it to cut something, it cuts you”. The phrase “African Time” is a prevalent habit among Nigerians. It means to fix a particular time for the commencement of a meeting or occasion but the actual time that…
By Raji Toheeb Gone were those days when Blackberry phones were valued by all and sundry, when boot cuts were almost worn by big boys; when the shirt inscribed with the word “Police” had the largest votes and when Symbians’ phones were the talk of the town. In fact, Chinese phones had a lot of…
By Alqasim Gbemisola Ella and Maria were best friends during their childhood, and they both attended Primer Scholar School, Abuja. Maria was the top student in their class, and was usually the school representative in different competitions. Things took another turn when Precious joined the class, and suddenly began to outsmart Maria in the academic…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The Centre for Journalism Innovation Innovation and Development (CJID), has scheduled to train mass communication students and campus journalists in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS). The four-day training session, according to a flier released by the organization, is stated for Monday,16th October to Thursday, 19th October 2023. As part of the requirements,…
By Lamid Azeez Sokoto is a yearlong hot and warm state where rainfall is infrequent and heavy sunshine is experienced. Land of the caliphate, where knowledge and morale resided, both residents and aliens can attest to the fickleness of the weather. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto is situated in the North Western part of the country…
