By: Safiya Shaibu In the quiet hours of Sunday, March 24th, an unsettling event unfolded in one of the female halls of residence at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. The theft of coal pots, vital for cooking during the Ramadan season, sent shockwaves within the hall. As residents prepared for Sahur, the pre-dawn meal, they were…
By Meikudi Ashiat Mahmud Boni Toure, a Botany graduate from Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, soared through his school days like a bird in flight, his allowance bringing a sparkle to his phone as he savored a life of luxury and extravagance. When Mahmud graduated in 2021, his life took a sharp turn; the financial support…
By Muhammed Akindele Under the unforgiving gaze of the afternoon sun, Danfodiyo University witnesses a unique hustle that unfolds daily. Musa Dahiru,10, from Gidan Fati—a village nestled within the university grounds, embodies the spirit of determination as he navigates his way through a bustling campus, undertaking various chores for students in exchange for money. Musa’s…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen In a twist of fate, Suliat Ayomide, a 300-level Biochemistry student at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), felt a surge of relief wash over her. The long hours of studying, and the nerve-wracking moments in the exam hall—all culminated in the critical moment of liberation. However, amidst the jubilation of completing her…
By Isiaq Ibrahim In the realm of academic excellence, there exists a narrative that transcends the ordinary, a story of Garba Ahmad, a distinguished graduate of Sociology from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, whose remarkable journey to a 4.59 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) over four years stands as a testament to the power of ambition…
By Mutalib Jibril “Why would you call for the discontinuation of clerkship which has been in existence and functioning for years and contributing massively to the student’s academic career?” Muhammad Kabir, a professional pharmacist with over 5 years of experience rhetorically questioned the circular released by the Nigeria Medical Association. On January 15th, 2024, the…
By Abdulmalik Abdulwahab and Yaseer Aladodo “Denkeli de awara” has graduated into a daily meal for students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. The relationship between cheese and fried potatoes is not a new phenomenon as it serves as a modest meal for over 60% of Danfodites. Lost in thought, Abdullah Mahmud who prefers to use…
By: Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen The occupants of Jubril Aminu and neighboring hostels at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto have long grappled with the challenges of unstable water supply. The situation, however, improved with the recent implementation of the project by the Students’ Union Caretaker Committee, easing the water scarcity that students had been facing. For students like…
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 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),…
