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Hot Weather and Health Dangers

By Mutalib Jibril   Everyone coming to UDUS should have been informed about the current season, considering the prevailing hot weather in Sokoto and temperature is now over 40°c. I can vividly recall that when I was told about the extreme weather conditions of Sokoto state, I thought it was just an overstatement of the…

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The Travails Of Women Journalists in African Setting

By: Aisha Jimoh In contemporary society, women grapple with ingrained notions of inferiority, contending with societal expectations that confine them to predetermined roles. This struggle is particularly pronounced among women journalists in Africa, who not only face heightened risks compared to their male counterparts but also navigate the delicate balance between career aspirations and societal…

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Breaking Chains: Hidden Struggle of ‘Yarinyan’ Girls in the Education Deprivation Trap

By Alqosim Gbemisola At just 10, Fatimah Muhammad is among ‘Yarinya’ girls at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto campus, doing ‘Aiki’—Hausa for menial jobs in female hostels. Hailing from Wurno local government in Sokoto State, Northwest Nigeria, Fatimah’s journey diverges from her peers as she embarks on ‘Aiki’ duties instead of stepping into a primary school…

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EFD-UDUS Directs Graduating Students to Submit Research Project

Habeeb Olokooba reports   The Education Foundation Department (EFD), Faculty of Education and Extension Services (FEES), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, UDUS, has directed recent graduating students to submit their project research to their various supervisors. The department consists of four unit courses, which includes, education Hausa, education English, education Islamic and education History. The information,…

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Journalism Today

By Awwal Nafisat The landscape of journalism has evolved significantly from its traditional roots. In the past, daily news was primarily sourced from local newspapers, but with the advent of technology, the way news is created, presented, and consumed has changed drastically. The internet and social media platforms have revolutionized the speed at which news…

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EC-UDUS Holds First General Assembly

Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Entrepreneurship Club(EC) of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has on Sunday, 4th June held its first general assembly. The program, which took place at the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Development, was aimed at presenting the plans and activities of the club for the 2022/2023 academic session. The Usmanu Danfodiyo University Entrepreneurship Club…

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