By:Meikudi Ashiat In recent times, Nigeria has recorded an unprecedented security challenge which has attributed the country as one of those where terrorism is now part and parcel. It is correct to say the country is in its worst situation. Insecurity remains Nigeria’s biggest challenge and confrontation. The rate of insurgency in the country is…
BY Shereefdeen Ahmad Audu Abdullahi wore a weary face as he stood at the Bus Stop close to the Convocation Theater, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. One could tell that the 300-level student of Economics had a stressful lecture day, and when the sun set, his hope of enjoying the cool breezy night on his bed…
By Abdulmajid Mutunji A journey between life or death happens closely all over the North West, particularly Zamfara, and most especially Gusau – the capital city of Zamfara– and Dansadau, Maru south. It is a journey of not more than 100km but the road is occupied by bandits who carry out malicious and unwanted killings…
THURSDAY MOTIVATION by Abdullateef Abdullahi Every action you take in this life is a picture in a frame. Now, which picture are you actually making in people’s memories? Do get and forget not that you come purposely to this world to live a life of purpose in another person’s life and vice versa. Do feel…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen Ehsan Sehgal once said, “The judiciary is such a coin that has justice and injustice at its two sides. Accordingly, one, who wins, feels justice; whereas, one, who loses, feels injustice…” Lending credence to this: It’s a redundant and trepidation belief that the judiciary is full of corrupt minds because one’s wishes…
By Abdulmalik Abdulwahab Aminu Maigari, the former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), was sacked in 2014, following a strong allegation of financial misappropriation, misapplication and mal-administration. Yet, what led to the dismissal of the NFF former leader still ripples among the major problems that battled the preceding administration of Amaju Melvin Pinnick who…
By Amanatullah Ismail Rape has become a persistent plague disrupting the peace and emotional stability of some Nigerians. But before divulging the details of this abomination, let’s look at the meaning of rape. Rape is an unlawful sexual activity, often involving sexual intercourse, against the will of the victim through force or with a young…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The Faculty of Education and Extension Services (FEES), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has invited all departments under the faculty to participate in the Inter-departmental football competition. According to the circular released on 25 May, and signed by Mubarak Aliyu Kaffe, the Nigerian Universities Education Students Association’s president, the football league competition will…
By Bashirat Durojaye That word ‘Danfodite’ is an epithet name for Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto’s student. However, the colloquial word ‘jambito’ is a welcoming rhyme for newly admitted students. A nickname that points new students out in the crowd. Perhaps, because of their weird questions and behavior they always display on campus. I’m Durojaye Bashirat…
By Shamsudeen Abubakar It was a hot Saturday in February. Abdulwahab Muhammad, a final year student of Arabic was decked with the excitement of returning for the final lap of his degree program at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. He was on what was supposed to be a harmless voyage from his town in the…
