By Olayiwola Ridwan Aminu meets Salamatu along the walkway. Aminu: Assalamu ‘Alaykum, Hajia. Salamatu: Wa’alaykumus Salaam. Aminu: My names are Aminu Bala Tanimu. Salamatu: Pardon? Aminu: I mean, I’m Aminu Bala Tanimu by name. Would you mind telling me your name too? Salamatu: Oh! My name is Salamatu Jimba. Aminu: Nice meeting. Salamatu: I reserve…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have expressed dissatisfaction over the proposed 2022/2023 academic calendar released by the school management on Tuesday, 14th March. According to the proposed calendar signed by the Director of Academic Planning Unit of the University, Dr K.G. Muhammad, the 2022/2023 academic session is scheduled to…
Akaje Maimunat and Uasir Aladodo report The English and Literary Studies Students Association, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Chapter has on Wednesday, 15th November, 2023 launched the first edition magazine of the department. The launching, which took place at the University auditorium main campus, has the presence of personalities like the university Vice Chancellor, the Dean…
By Habibullah Temako The excitement of securing admission to Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, was a dream come true for 100-Level Biochemistry student, Lawal Muhammad Sagir, But this excitement has been swiftly tempered by campus reality upon arrival, where he found himself sharing space with unauthorized occupants at his residents in Jubril Aminu hostel. Sagir’s encounter…
Muhammed Akindele reports Muhammadjawad Oloruntoyin, a 300-level law student at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), has em.erged winner in debate competition held at the Ilorin Emirate Students’ Union Orientation program on April 21st, 2024. The debate, titled “Science is Inimical to Mankind,” saw a heated contest between teams from the UDUS Medical students and…
Nurudeen Semiu reports The management of the department of General Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has directed all students to sign their course forms on or before Friday, 21st July. According to a notice released by the registration officer of the division, the exercise would take place at Room 7, Department of Educational Foundation,…
Muhammed Akindele Reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto has on Monday, March 11, adjusted its working hours in observance of the ongoing Ramadan fasting period. According to the circular released, the revised schedule will go into effect today, March 11th, which is the first day of Ramadan, and remain in place until after…
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…
Before addressing the issue of hostel generator, we, the students, believe that despite some issues remaining unaddressed by the current Students Union Caretaker Committee, notable progress has been made in various areas across school hostels. Whether it’s the installation of new water tanks or the renovation of the hostel reservoir, the current administration of…
By Rasheedat Abidiesin On a fateful Wednesday afternoon in July 2025, the droplets of water are still descending on the earth. Zainu Abiden’s patience was pushed to the brink after a heavy downpour saw him and his other colleagues sheltered in one of the classes at the Faculty of Engineering and Environmental Science (FEES), in…
