[REVIEW] Sacrifice and Sacrilege: Taming An Uncultured Culture of MutilationBy : Ameenah Gambari Mutilation and tribal incision — as a traditional means of beauty or identification — is what has been recently gaining attention and rejection. The act is therefore termed as being barbaric, especially in the 21st century. Those who objected to this act make…
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‘Temple of Injustice’: Student Bemoans Irregularities in Law Faculty’s Judiciary
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…
Five Ways To Prevent Bedbug Infestations
By Mutalib Jibril Bedbugs are blood-feeding insects that target both humans and animals as hosts. Adult bed bugs are wingless, reddish-brown, and roughly the size of an apple seed. They possess flat, oval bodies, while young bedbugs, known as nymphs, are smaller and may have a translucent or yellowish appearance. Well. It will interest you…
The Significance of GST Courses
By Iorgboko Michael General Studies (GST) courses, as the name suggests, are courses set out for the general students irrespective of their course of study. These courses are special courses designed for special purposes. They are of different subjects, and are aimed at introducing some peculiar areas of study to the students. Therefore, a…
UDUS Students Seek Opening of Hostel Application Portal
Gomih Hikmah reports Students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have expressed concern over the delay in the opening of the hostel application portal for the 2022/2023 academic session. The application is mostly available for students at the brink of second semester, in order to have them adequately prepared against next academic session’s accommodation. However, it’s…
‘ I Sold Puff-puff for Survival,’ UDUS First Class Graduate Shares Survival Story
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…
Tortuous, Haunted: How Sokoto Suffocating Journey Becomes A Nightmare, Physically Impaired UDUS Student
By Yisau Babatunde Anytime he was about to embark on a journey, he loved to sit beside a driver (front seat). Bello Imron Olalekan (not disclosing his course of study and level) felt over the moon as he was resuming back to his school, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), in February for the 2024/2025 academic…
NEW ERA OF JOURNALISM IN UDUS By: Tijani Abdullah
NEW ERA OF JOURNALISM IN UDUS By: Tijani Abdullah It is with utmost importance I share with you my experience of an irresponsible father of five children, for best understanding of the central idea of this article. My admission into this institution gave me an opportunity to encounter the him and by now…
ECOWAS Chambers Triumphs, Emerges Winner in LAWSAN Mock Competition
Muhammed Akindele reports The ECOWAS Chambers at the faculty of law has emerged winner in the Law Students’ Association of Nigeria, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. The LAWSAN inter-Chambers Moot and Mock Competition held at the faculty moot court, saw ECOWAS Chambers edging out Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (K.T.T) Chambers with a cumulative score of 83 points…
Inflation Toll on Femininity: How Nigerian Women Struggles to Afford Beauty Products
By Amanatullah Yusuf Habiba’s weekly allowance has been her lifeline since she secured admission into Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. This modest stipend has allowed her to purchase essential feminine products. However, the relentless rise in prices has rendered her allowance insufficient—leaving her struggling to meet her basic needs. “As a lady, beautifying ourselves has been…