By Lamid Azeez Sokoto is a yearlong hot and warm state where rainfall is infrequent and heavy sunshine is experienced. Land of the caliphate, where knowledge and morale resided, both residents and aliens can attest to the fickleness of the weather. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto is situated in the North Western part of the country…
By Mutalib Jibril Brown envelope journalism is an unethical practice where journalists accept bribes or financial incentives, often concealed in envelopes to publish favorable stories or manipulate the news in favor of specific individuals, organizations, or businesses. The term “brown envelope” is used to represent the secretive nature of these bribes, as the money is…
By Habeeb Olokooba In the midst of financial challenges, the Shege, and the sapa promax struggles that students in the seat of the Caliphate endure, you might wonder why most of us are still standing strong. To truly understand what keeps us going, visit Denkeli De Awara, the haven of potato chips and soya cheese,…
By Abdulkadir Sofiullahi When the new fish found its way into the new pond, we thought our problems had ceased, so we danced to the wave of the hand and sang a new song of overcoming. Following the subsidy removal on fuel which raised uproar in every channel, UDUS bus service has drastically risen the…
By Habeeb Olokooba Concealed or obvious, there is a price for everything. But who would have conceived that I would procure dearly for choosing Jubril Aminu hostel? Here is a bitter account of how I lost almost everything I had to daylight burglars. Sequel to all the ‘shege’ last semester, I went to the hostel…
By Alqasim Gbemisola 1 A scholar once said that a woman is the full circle, within her is the power to create, nurture and transform. History has it that women are the strongest creatures on Earth. Although men rule the land, women give life to them and are always stronger than them. Women across different…
By Mutalib Jibril Studying medicine can be very challenging anywhere in the world due to the nature of the field. However, it is more challenging studying medicine in Nigeria. Should we talk about the limited number of slots to a large number of applicants that are accepted into medical school? Or is it the rigorous…
By Amidat Ahmad The recent increase in bus fare from ₦100 to ₦150, effective from September 20th, certainly raises important issues that warrant discussion. This change appears to be a direct response to economic factors and policies surrounding fuel subsidy and the subsequent hike in fuel prices. On September 20th, we witnessed a sudden and,…
By Yasir Aladodo Life after leaving an institution is a thrilling yet challenging journey. Graduating from university fills one’s heart with joy, but transitioning from a structured environment to the uncharted waters of independence can stir a mix of emotions. It demands meticulous planning and adaptability. One of the most significant post-institution challenges is establishing…
By Ismail Amanatullah In the northern part of Nigeria, it’s not uncommon to witness children as young as 13 years old queuing up at different polling units with voter cards claiming they’re 20 or above. You might wonder why they’re there. The answer is quite simple. I’ve come across children who confessed that their political…
