The persistent gap between what we expect and what we actually witness in Nigeria’s education sector demands urgent attention. It is disheartening to see how the best graduating students are recognized in Nigeria federal universities. This issue reveals a broader problem of undervaluing education in our nation. The federal government’s role in adequately funding…
Shamsudeen Abubakar reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) is set to matriculate the newly admitted Postgraduate (PG) students for the 2023/2024 academic session. This was contained in a memo released from the postgraduate office of secretary and signed by PG Administrative officer, Jazuli Abdullahi Muhammad. According to the memo, the ceremony will…
In this day and age, where privacy is often considered a fundamental right, one would think that even the humble bathroom would offer a sanctuary from prying eyes. Alas, the reality is far from ideal, as we find ourselves confronted with the spectacle of unabashed nakedness on full display in the 24/7 Bathrooms Without…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, under the leadership of Professor L.S Bilbiss, Vice Chancellor, is set to hold its 40th Inaugural lecture. Scheduled to come up on Thursday, 25th April, 2024 at the University auditorium, the event will revolve around the theme “Guidance and Counseling the Universal Services,” which will…
By Habibullah Temako On the night of Thursday, 19th of June, 2025, a heavy rain with fierce winds wrecked havoc to the ’80K’ hostels at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS). The rain, which began with a strong windstorm and lasted for about three hours, caused damage to some structures at the 80k hostels. Although no…
By Akaje Maimunat In 2018, amidst challenges and discouragement, Ismail Shittu embarked on a remarkable academic journey at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, fueled by his determination to achieve a first-class honor in Energy and Applied Chemistry. Hailing from the Ilorin-East local government of Kwara State, Shittu defied initial doubts from peers who deemed a first-class…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen Ehsan Sehgal once said, “The judiciary is such a coin that has justice and injustice at its two sides. Accordingly, one, who wins, feels justice; whereas, one, who loses, feels injustice…” Lending credence to this: It’s a redundant and trepidation belief that the judiciary is full of corrupt minds because one’s wishes…
By Abubakar Shamsudeen Before the emergence of feminist thoughts in Europe, women who experienced stumbling stress in their marriages took matters into their own hands and took drastic measures, including suicide or seeking revenge. Over the years, misconceptions have prevailed about women’s rights in Islam due to a lack of proper religious knowledge and lack…
By Muheeb Mashood Every Arsenal player is unplayable in the ongoing English Premier League campaign. Without doubt, 30-year-old Swiss international, Granit Xhaka is one of the frontiers holding Arteta’s men to maintain their position at top with eight points ahead of their this season’s bitterest rivals, Manchester City who have a game at hand. …
By Shamsudeen Abubakar Over three days, the neighborhood where Amar Ibrahim, a 100-level English Language and Literary Studies department student resides, has been experiencing total blackout. This inimical situation, has put stole inside his beans—mosquitoes became his visitors during night and bulb has failed to light his room due to lack of electricity. A…
