By Shamsudeen Abubakar On a warm morning of March 11, 2025, a tragic fire outbreak unfolded in Block A of Jubril Aminu hostel, one of student’s halls of residence under the management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, (UDUS). The incident results in the loss of valuable possessions, including clothes, books and mattresses, among others. It…
By Yisau Babatunde *Suliyat lost a part of her months ago. She couldn’t really place the month, but the year was 2024. It was a random night in 2024, dusk had turned the sky into a deep pink flecked over the blue. *Suliyat, then a year one student of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto was about…
THURSDAY MOTIVATION by Abdullateef Abdullahi It is not too late to chase that dream. Better day takes more time to look better. Do you cry everyday? It is a must; and that is because you intend to change the generational story and win the battle your parents could not win. People will mock and ignore…
By Habeeb Olokooba It was on a Wednesday morning. Imran, a 100-level student of Political Science rushed to Guarantee Trust Bank to withdraw some money at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto’s branch. The undergraduate who doubles as a Point of Sale(POS) attendant, needed to attend to his customers. However, Imran was taken aback…
THE RICH ARE THE POOR By: Adegbite Taoheed It is neither about the number of houses nor the couples of cars you use in this life that score or earn your personality the certificate of a well lived life, rather, the number of people you change their lives for good. It becomes a gigantic concern…
Muhmmed Akindele reports The Fire Safety Club, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has on Sunday, 27th April, 2024 held its annual congress at the university main campus convocation theatre. The congress themed “fire safety sensitization and launching of fire safety and kits” marks their third meeting for the first semester, 2023/2024 academic sessions. Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman Adebanjo,…
By Hussain Wahab With utmost excitement running through my mind, I would like to congratulate the newly admitted students, and preemptively welcome you to the most peaceful and stringent university in Nigeria. I don’t need to explain the ‘toughness’. They say seeing is believing. With time you will understand it better. I know the most…
BY HUSSAIN WAHAB Following the NEWS DIGEST’s article written on July 7, 2021 titled “Why We Need Water Factory and Bakery in UDUS”, the Caretaker Committee of Usmanu Danfodiyo University has started producing pure water and said bakery is under processing. READ ALSO: Why We Need Water Factory and Bakery in UDUS In the article,…
By: Abdulrazaq Kamaldeen Nigeria has become a haven for kidnappers, with security deteriorating from its strongholds. In a country where law enforcement struggles to ensure safety, life has become precarious. Tragically, killings are now a source of amusement, and kidnapping has evolved into a lucrative ransom-driven crime. Nigeria is now a country of “live here…
By Amanatullah Yusuf Shuaib Fatima finds herself caught in a balancing act between her academic pursuits and fasting. Her mornings are always dedicated to classes, but the fast-induced headaches often disrupt her study routine. Fatima grapples with the challenge of lecturing amidst a demanding schedule that includes transitioning between her hostel and classes, all while…
