The persistent gap between what we expect and what we actually witness in Nigeria’s education sector demands urgent attention. It is disheartening to see how the best graduating students are recognized in Nigeria federal universities. This issue reveals a broader problem of undervaluing education in our nation. The federal government’s role in adequately funding…
Ibraheem Ridwanullah reports The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, under the leadership of Mustaqeem bin Malik has invited the general public to Faruk Naik lecture. According to the flier, the program is scheduled to come up on Nov 1, at convocation theatre, main campus, starting precisely at 4:00 pm….
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has opened the school halls of residence for both the Teaching Practice and project students. According to the press release, dated 20th March and signed by Mubarak Aliyu, the NUESA president, Bakassi hostel is meant for the male students while the old post graduates (PG)…
By Habibullah Temako On the night of Thursday, 19th of June, 2025, a heavy rain with fierce winds wrecked havoc to the ’80K’ hostels at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS). The rain, which began with a strong windstorm and lasted for about three hours, caused damage to some structures at the 80k hostels. Although no…
By Latifah Bagidi In the bustling campus life, Usman Yakubu Usman, a 400-level English and literary studies student from Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), felt over the moon like someone who won the jackpot when he heard that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 31st July 2023, endorsed the provision of free buses for students in…
By: Amanatullahi Yusuf The curtain of my harassment rises at a very young age. I can’t recall my exact age at the time but I was between the range of six (6) – seven (7) years. At the time, I knew not what it meant but I felt it was wrong seeing the fact he…
By Abdulmalik Abdulwahab The “first Jihad in Yoruba Land” refers to the Fulani Jihad led by Sheikh Salih bin Janta in the 18th century. This historical event marked a significant period of upheaval and transformation in the region. The Jihad aimed to spread Islam and establish Fulani dominance over the Hausa kingdoms, including those in…
DONE AND DUSTED: TONY ELUMELU BRIDGE By : Muneer Yaqub It seems the mantra hasn’t changed. It has persisted, and has remained consistent in the last couple of weeks. The mantra of positive change, that which has sought to lend voice to the voiceless. The mantra of the physically challenged, our disabled colleagues on campus:…
By Shereefdeen Ahmad Arsenal held their nerves to claim a 3-2 victory over Tottenham in the North Londerby on Sunday, maintaining the top spot in the Premier League title race. The Gunners ran riot on the Spurs with a blasting three-goal lead, completely taking charge of the game before the break. Mikel Arteta’s men hit…
Akaje Maimunat reports The English and Literary Studies Students Association(ELSSA), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto Chapter has called on interested students in the department and others to its first audition programme. The programme, according to a flier released by the Drama Committee of the association, will be held on Wednesday, 2nd August at the School Convocation…
