By: Muheeb Mashood Abdulkabir Olakunde, the renowned rapper Kabex, unfolds a painful chapter from his past, through the powerful medium of music, shedding light on an unfortunate incident that led him to a hospital. In sharing his story, Kabex reveals a common plight where individuals bear the consequences of others’ wrongdoing. Had Kabex foreseen his…
By: Habeeb Olokooba Similar to a ghost at Elminia Junction, torn between going to Cape Coast or pleading with Elminia, as portrayed in Ama Atta Aidoo’s piece, so is the mind of a victorious university graduate. Graduation! Ah well, that too isn’t bad. But who’s a graduate? What sort of creature is it? Why should…
By Sulaiman Aisha Image shows how charcoal has taken a centre stage on UDUS campus In the bustling campus life of Danfodiyo University, the struggle of punctuality is intertwined with the challenge of preparing a morning meal. Abubakar Fatima, a 200-level Microbiology student, has become synonymous with habitual late arrivals to her 8:a.m lectures. However,…
By Habeeb Olokooba Amid the festive season, Jerusalem faces a grim reality as fear permeates Palestinian homes. The joy once brought by Santa is replaced by suspicion of potential danger. War brings only survival, devoid of dreams for progress. As my late father wisely said, “In the eruption of war, not all will live to…
By Muhammad Akindele In the journey of academia, where dreams intertwine with the rhythms of hope, Hafsat Danjuma found herself entangled in the unpredictable voyage of university admissions. As the JAMB CAPS danced with promises of admission, Hafsat, like her fellow ‘jambites’, eagerly anticipated the transformative shift from “ Not Yet Admitted” to the coveted…
By Abdulmalik Abdulwahab Nzalanga Nacional of Equatorial Guinea pegged back the Super Eagles of Nigeria to draw 1-1 in their opening match of the 2023 African Cup of Nations competition at the Olympic Stadium in Abidjan, on Sunday afternoon. Nigeria put its opponent under the coach but failed to convert their opportunities before Iban Salvado…
By: Hussain Wahab At 16-year-old, Maryam Abdullateef became one of the best female football players in Nurudeen Grammar School Ogbomoso, a dream she hoped to nurture into becoming like the professional Nigerian footballer and Barcelona striker, Asisat Oshoala. Upon her admission into Usmanu Danfodiyo University for a 5 year’s course in 2019, the 24-year-old thought…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Biochemistry Scholars’ Forum has opened membership applications for all the Biochemistry students across Nigeria universities. According to the flier released by the Forum, the application deadline is set for January 21st, 2024. As outlined, the flier reads: “The forum is looking for exceptional, dynamic, and youthful students from Nigeria to join…
Taofeeq Imam reports A 400-level student of Political Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), Abdulqudus Taiye Atata has been selected as the Ambassador for Cowrywise, a financial technology company revolutionizing savings and investments in Nigeria. Atata is a technician enthusiast specializing in offering efficient services on product design, brand identity design, and graphic design. Cowrywise…
By Yasir Aladodo The fate of Mubarak Alaran sticks to him on his skull as a flesh on human being. He had never thought he could be a victim of phone theft despite being regarded as “Mr Wise” among his colleagues. In 2020, Alaran aspired to study Islamic Studies at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS),…
