By Mutolib Jubril In the bustling markets of Nigeria, the sight of vibrant fruits can be enchanting, but behind this facade lies a growing concern— the rampant use of artificial ripening agents. This prevalent use of chemicals like calcium carbide has surged significantly due to market demands and profit motives. Fruit vendors often rely on…
By: Amidat Ahmad Ever stepped into the corridors of the female hostels? Picture this: overflowing waste bins, dustbins surrounded by debris, and a pungent odor hanging in the air. What lies beyond these scenes of neglect? “Despite efforts by hostel management to provide adequate waste disposal facilities, the lack of conscientious usage by student residents…
By Shamsudeen Abubakar Muhammad Nasiru, aged 40, has been enduring the stress of queuing at the filling station but that of April 27, is still fresh in his mind—triggering him to wear a constant expression of anger, as the scorching sun adds to the intensity of his frustration. Before Nasiru could fill his gallon with…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The Rotaract Club of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has showcased its impactful initiative ‘Shoe a Child’ project, at Gidan Marayu, Shama village situated within the university community. Held on Sunday, 28th April, the exercise, aimed to extend humanitarian assistance and support in providing footwear to the needy, including the underprivileged homeless, and…
By: Abubakar Shamsudeen In a moment of presumed safety, Abdulraheem Ibrahim, a 300-Level Agriculture student, entrusted his belongings to his bag while diving into his studies at the library. However, his peace shattered when he discovered a cunning thief had managed to pilfer his phone and a prized power bank, despite their secure placement within…
By: Adamu Mubarak In the pursuit of academia, dreams often tangle with unforeseen events and in a chase for a brilliant career, the tale of how I suffered from the delusions of JAMB is very worthy of narrative. Achieving a dream of studying your desired course with a degree, and realizing a successful career starts…
By Alqosim Gbemisola At just 10, Fatimah Muhammad is among ‘Yarinya’ girls at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto campus, doing ‘Aiki’—Hausa for menial jobs in female hostels. Hailing from Wurno local government in Sokoto State, Northwest Nigeria, Fatimah’s journey diverges from her peers as she embarks on ‘Aiki’ duties instead of stepping into a primary school…
