By Fathiu Ayomide It was a busy day. After the marathon lecture, Yusau Habeeb Babatunde, a 200L law student, headed to Jubril Aminu Masjid to perform prayer. As part of the custom in the masjid, Babatunde queued for a kettle due to its insufficiency in the masjid. After the kettle was handed over to him,…
By Amanatullahi Yusuf It happened when I was about 7 to 8 years old. it was a child-on-child abuse. It was early nighttime in my compound and being a public one as it is, we the children were playing while our parents were scurrying here and there trying to put together our dinner. The night…
Abdulrahman Yahyah reports The Students Union Caretaker Committee at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, led by Comrade Abdullahi Sanusi, has gifted a motorcycle to Mal. Nasir Muhammad, a hostel electrician, in recognition of his efforts. Mallam Nasir Muhammad, widely known among students for his tireless work repairing electrical issues both in Jubril Aminu and Bakassi hostels,…
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…
By: Abdulmalik Abdulwahab Overall time Premier League winner Manchester United has secured a 4-2 victory over Sheffield United during a Premier League clash, Wednesday night. The match kicked off not too long when Wasley Foderingham denied Diogo Dalot’s shot from outside the box. Another chance presents itself to Casimero but his header goes wide, as…
Meikudi Ashiat reports Professor Lawal Bilbiss, the Vice Chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, has given an insightful notion on the significance of embracing entrepreneurship in school curriculum at the 2024 combined Convocation, held on 19th April, 2024. The event, themed “Award of Certificates, Diplomas, and Bachelor’s Degrees,” took place at the school’s convocation theatre,…
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By Muhammed Akindele It was a not-too-breezy night of the year. When the Caliphate sun had just dropped its final retirement for the day. Just a few minutes after the Isha Prayer, as a Danfodite, I was getting ready for night class. However, I could sense that hunger bites, the soft grumble within my stomach…
By: Habeeb Olokooba Similar to a ghost at Elminia Junction, torn between going to Cape Coast or pleading with Elminia, as portrayed in Ama Atta Aidoo’s piece, so is the mind of a victorious university graduate. Graduation! Ah well, that too isn’t bad. But who’s a graduate? What sort of creature is it? Why should…
By Habeeb Olokooba Amid the festive season, Jerusalem faces a grim reality as fear permeates Palestinian homes. The joy once brought by Santa is replaced by suspicion of potential danger. War brings only survival, devoid of dreams for progress. As my late father wisely said, “In the eruption of war, not all will live to…
