By: Adamu Mubarak In the pursuit of academia, dreams often tangle with unforeseen events and in a chase for a brilliant career, the tale of how I suffered from the delusions of JAMB is very worthy of narrative. Achieving a dream of studying your desired course with a degree, and realizing a successful career starts…
By Alqosim Gbemisola At just 10, Fatimah Muhammad is among ‘Yarinya’ girls at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto campus, doing ‘Aiki’—Hausa for menial jobs in female hostels. Hailing from Wurno local government in Sokoto State, Northwest Nigeria, Fatimah’s journey diverges from her peers as she embarks on ‘Aiki’ duties instead of stepping into a primary school…
By Mutalib Jibril As summer begins, mangoes are now abundant in markets. While some of these mangoes are delicious, others can be disappointingly bland. With the demand for mangoes on the rise, sellers, and vendors are eager to maximize profits during this season. Unfortunately, it has come to light that many use harmful chemicals to…
By Abdulmalik Abdulwahab The “first Jihad in Yoruba Land” refers to the Fulani Jihad led by Sheikh Salih bin Janta in the 18th century. This historical event marked a significant period of upheaval and transformation in the region. The Jihad aimed to spread Islam and establish Fulani dominance over the Hausa kingdoms, including those in…
By: Abdulmalik Abdulwahab Bayern Munich sets to host Real Madrid on Tuesday at the Allianz Arena for a decisive showdown in the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League race. The two teams will roar in front of spectators, battling for a crossover in the competition. Real Madrid commenced the 2023/2024 UCL with a thrilling form,…
Muhammed Akindele reports The Nigerian University of Engineering Students, Usumanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, is set to hold orientation program for both the new and returning students. According to the flier, the orientation will take place on May 6, 2024, at the FELT lecture hall at 10:00 a.m. prompt. Speaking with Abdullahi Mubarak, a 500-level student…
By Raheem Anifa Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has been crowned champions of the French league, after AS Monaco suffered a 3-2 defeat to Lyon on Sunday. Recall that the Parisians struggled to secure a 3-3 draw as Le Havre pegged the French giant during a title deciding match at Parc Des Princes stadium on Saturday. However,…
By Shereefdeen Ahmad Arsenal held their nerves to claim a 3-2 victory over Tottenham in the North Londerby on Sunday, maintaining the top spot in the Premier League title race. The Gunners ran riot on the Spurs with a blasting three-goal lead, completely taking charge of the game before the break. Mikel Arteta’s men hit…
Muhmmed Akindele reports The Fire Safety Club, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has on Sunday, 27th April, 2024 held its annual congress at the university main campus convocation theatre. The congress themed “fire safety sensitization and launching of fire safety and kits” marks their third meeting for the first semester, 2023/2024 academic sessions. Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman Adebanjo,…
As the scorching sun beats down on our school, the question arises: are our solar panels truly serving their purpose? Should we label them as non-functional, or perhaps acknowledge that they are unable to sufficiently power our needs during daylight hours? Living in a state known for its sunshine, we expect our solar panels…
