By Habibullah Temako Amidst the preparation for examination, Shereefdeen Ahmad, a final year law student and President of the National Association of Campus Journalists (NACJ) Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), curiously strolled his WhatsApp groups to discover the recent journalistic opportunities that were available While checking the messages, surprisingly, a life-changing message popped up—he has…
By Shamsudeen Abubakar It was Monday 9th September. The sun had separated from the moon and the birds were chirping from their nest outside on the Neam and Baobab trees at Makasi hostel. The fuss of people in the room is mixed with the fluctuating fan that could even wake the sleeping dead. Other students…
By Amanatullahi Yusuf As the sun sets on a typical Friday morning in Gidan Yaro Community School, Wanmako Local Government, Yusuf, an 11-year-old primary school student, strolls aimlessly through his village. Despite his school being mere steps away from his house, he wandered around during what was supposed to be learning time. This time, their…
By Muhammed Akindele As protests swept across Nigeria, the academic lives of students in universities nationwide faced severe disruptions. Schools nearing resumption have had to delay their opening dates, while others have suspended ongoing academic calendars entirely—all to protect the safety of students and staff during these turbulent times. Universities such as BUK have suspended…
By Alabi Maryam In 2016, Safiya Shuabu completed her secondary school education with the aspiration of becoming a medical student. She had applied for a degree in Medical Laboratory Science (M.L.S). However, fate took a different turn in 2019 when she secured admission into Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, albeit with a change in her course…
By: Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen Before the clock struck noon, Oyinlola Abdulsamad Ayomide, a Linguistics graduate from the MELL Department, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, anxiously checked his Gmail for news on his scholarship applications. Known for his relentless pursuit of academic excellence, he had pinned his hopes on this particular message. As he scanned the screen, his…
By: Alabi Maryam “I linked my National Identity Number (NIN) with my over 5-year MTN SIM card, but yet it was barred,” Muhammad Hawua, a 500-level student of Agriculture, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), lamented over her telephone line barred by MTN through Nigerian Telecommunication Companies. Unlike many other 40 million users whose SIM cards…
By: Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen The Students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) lauded the legacy of Professor Lawal Sulaiman Bilbis as he concluded his tenure as the university’s Vice-Chancellor. Professor Bilbis’s leadership has been a song of celebration and honor among Danfodiyo students— reacting to his contribution to the university community. Recalling, that on Monday, July…
By Habeeb Olokooba When Idris Suleiman ( Pseudonym) returned for his second year of university in February, the sudden hike in tuition fees left him bewildered and despondent. Orphaned since the age of thirteen, Idris faced the challenge of raising over #100, 000 to cover his school fees, accommodation, and other essential expenses. With his…
By: Aisha Sulaiman On Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, the National Association of Campus Journalists at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, hosted a compelling virtual webinar on Google Meet. Themed “Gender Inclusion: Why Female Voices Matter in Journalism,” emphasized the critical role of women in the journalism field and drew participants from various press boards. The facilitator,…
