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),…
By Muheeb Mashood Under the outshine of the sun at Tasha Aliu market, one of the motor parks situated in Sokoto, North West Nigeria, four students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto were parading the marketers’ stores campaigning and conversing exclusively with them about their basic rights to them. “Protecting Civic Space” is a program organized…
By: Muhammed Akindele In a twist of fate on the auspicious afternoon of December 9, 2023, Abdulsamad Mayowa, a cherished photographer at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, found himself plummeting from jubilation to victimhood during the induction ceremony of medical students at the university’s auditorium. For him, the vibrant atmosphere filled with festive spirit, came to an…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen “My initial attempt in securing admission in 2021 at federal university Wukari(FUWUKARI) Taraba state proved in vain. But my attempt in 2023/2024 admission to Udus resulted in a positive outcome” Said Khalid, an aspirant of common and Islamic law at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Oyelowo Khalid had patiently waited for years before…
By: Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen In the dimly lit confines of Bakassi Hostel (Block A), Salim Mukhtar, a 200-level Veterinary Medicine student, wears a constant expression of forlorn and discontent. His struggle with a persistent lack of light in his room since last semester has transformed his school hostel experience into a living nightmare. For him, the…
By Muheeb Mashood In the gripping tales of struggling to survive, students recounted how they were compelled to purchase sachet water as a result of inadequate flow of water, despite financial hardship in the country. It was a Thursday evening around 8:00 pm, the atmosphere was busy as the environment of Jubril Aminu, one of…
By Muheeb Mashood Who could have predicted that the Belgian forward, Eden Hazard would retire as a professional footballer after 16-years of trial at the age of 32? The superstar was expected to enjoy a culmination of his career in Madrid with his thrilling performance, prior to his move to the Spanish side. Instead, the…
By Muheeb Mashood It was a faithful Thursday, on 19th October 2023. A four-day journalism training organised for the students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) was about to come to an end. The students have enjoyed their time throughout the session like a Hollywood movie after…
By Asiat Meikudi At the baseline of gaining admission into Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Mahmood Loke Rodiah, a first-class graduate from the department of Zoology in the 2020/2021 academic session had the mindset of serving as leader and preserving students welfare. Her initial dream prevailed beyond reading and working behind the curtain of the classroom….
