SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF BROKEN HOMES By: Abdulwasiu Mujeeb Sons and daughters of broken homes are those that are either born or nurtured in divorced homes, they are those under the tent of two broken hearts, those whose parents had outrightly divorced themselves, therefore leaving them under the canopy of confusion as to who has…
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LINSA-UDUS Embarks on Two Days Excursion for Enriching Experience
Aisha Sulaiman reports The Linguistics Students Association, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has on 13 and 14, November, embarked on a departmental excursion. The two-day excursion unfolded in the rustic setting of Sokoto village—offering a blend of practical linguistic experiences and cultural immersion. Venturing into Sokoto’s cultural heritage, the journey begins with a visit to the…
Inside the Growing Exodus of Kwara’s School Age Children to Lagos in Search of a Future
By Habeeb Olokooba Water! From the black lines of the irises that define his glassy eyes. A betrayal from the sockets which he had for long stored tears that he never intended to let fall. Yusuf (last name withheld) was in Senior Secondary School (SSS2) when his old friend Wale (not real name) returned from…
Inside UDUS: CED Begins Baking of Bread
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The Center for Entrepreneurship Development(CED), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has started baking bread for sale in the university main campus. According to a statement posted by the club on its Facebook handle on Thursday, 13th July, the breads are of a variety of sizes ensuring that they fit the needs and budget…
UDUS-USF Calls for Membership Application
Habibullah Temako reports The University Scholars’ Forum (USF) at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) has invited the students within the university community to apply for its membership. The application, according to the flyer released by the association, will be opened on 27th January to 6th February, 2025. Accordingly, aspiring members who are interested must be…
Man United Faces Threat to lose Another Big-Match Player
Muheeb Mashood reports Both Brazilian police and the Greater Manchester police have commenced an investigation against the English club forward, Antony Matheus Dos Santos, following a sexual allegations by the player’s ex-girlfriend, Gabriela Cavallin Recall that the 23-year-old was dropped from the Brazil national team and missed two of the country’s World Cup qualifying matches…
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…
FACT-CHECK: Did UDUS Give Matriculation Gowns to New Students For Free?
By Shereefdeen Sawe The PEN PRESS outfit published a report on Friday evening that the management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has started distributing matriculation gowns to freshers for ‘free’. The report was titled ‘ Excitement as UDUS Management Distributes ‘ Free’ Matriculation Gowns to New Students.’ The Claim The report claimed that the management…
SBF-UDUS Sets to Hold Sisters’ Eid Feista for Muslim Sister
Alqasim Gbemisola reports The Sisters’ Beauty Forum under the umbrella of Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has invited all Muslim sisters in Sokoto to her Eid Feista. According to the flyer released by the Amirah of Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Hanifah Attahiru Abdullah, the event will be held…
Fear Grips Sokoto Residents Amid Trump’s Gun-a-Blazing Operation
By Oyelowo Khalid At about 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, as most residents of Jabo village in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State prepared for sleep, a loud explosion shattered the calm. Within minutes, fear spread across the community. Families grabbed what they could and fled their homes, uncertain of what might come next. Saddiq…