By Muheeb Mashood The Faculty of Social Sciences (FOSSA) has eliminated the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (FOPS) after claiming a 4-2 victory in a penalty shoot-out in the ongoing Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto’s inter-faculty football competition at the School Stadium on Friday. The both sides were held to a 1-1 draw in the match before…
By Abdulsalam Abdulmujeeb It is essential to consider the factors that contribute to intelligence. According to Wikipedia, intelligence encompasses attributes such as abstraction, logic, understanding, self-awareness, emotional knowledge, reasoning, planning, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. In essence, it denotes the capacity to learn, comprehend, and effectively navigate new or challenging situations. To assess the…
By: Safiya Shaibu In the quiet hours of Sunday, March 24th, an unsettling event unfolded in one of the female halls of residence at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. The theft of coal pots, vital for cooking during the Ramadan season, sent shockwaves within the hall. As residents prepared for Sahur, the pre-dawn meal, they were…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The Freshwater Biological Association of Nigeria (FBAN) in the department of Biological Sciences of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has set to stage its 4th annual conference. According to a circular released on Thursday, 6th July and signed by the Secretary Conference Organizing, Dr I.M. Magami, the conference will be held on…
By Amanatullah Yusuf Shuaib Fatima finds herself caught in a balancing act between her academic pursuits and fasting. Her mornings are always dedicated to classes, but the fast-induced headaches often disrupt her study routine. Fatima grapples with the challenge of lecturing amidst a demanding schedule that includes transitioning between her hostel and classes, all while…
By: Muneer Yaqub In all honesty, nothing gladdens my heart than finding myself an agent of positive change. Bringing joy and smiles to faces of sorrow, and agony. Alterating the mischief of the less privileged and the underdogs in the environment. Lending my voice to the voiceless oppressed, victims of a negligent…
By Babatunde Lateefah The outrun of young females in today’s world towards illegal sexuality is rampant. Some individuals have neglected this due to their habit of normalizing the act. Part of the major causes of this arose due to lack of parental guidance and care; lack of support from adults or communities that can provide…
By Hussain Wahab Moshood Muraina, a recent graduate from Usmanu Danfodiyo University and an indigene of Saki, Oyo, has been confirmed as the best and only first-class graduate in the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemical and Life Science for the 2020/2021 academic session. Moshood, 28, who bagged the feat with Cumulative Grade Point…
Abdullahi Abdullateef reports “It is really sad witnessing the judiciary degenerated into this. Too much irregularities,” said Saheed Adebowale, a 400-level law student, in his comment to the petition he wrote against the Judiciary arm of the Law Students Society. Adebowale had submitted a petition addressed to all the students’ stakeholders in…
SPECIAL REPORT: SECURITY FORLORN AT SOKOTO VARSITY Taoheed A. Adegbite reports Students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have expressed displeasure over the security blues in the school. Most of the students sleep with their eyes widely open in their various halls of residence. In fact, many students have little or no confidence in the school’s…
