By: Amidat Omorilewa In a world inundated with negative messages on social media about the future of humanity, navigating the challenges becomes increasingly difficult, tempting us to pry into the lives of others. While curiosity is natural, a widely recognized saying echoes across culture: “Don’t put your nose in what does not concern you.” This…
By: Muhammed Akindele As far back as the 19th century, there has been a custom feud between the feminists and the Anti-feminists. This debate has degenerated into a lot of dissension for many decades. For better assimilation, feminism precludes the advocacy for women’s rights on the basis of equality of sex. Anti-feminism on the other…
By: Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen In the dimly lit confines of Bakassi Hostel (Block A), Salim Mukhtar, a 200-level Veterinary Medicine student, wears a constant expression of forlorn and discontent. His struggle with a persistent lack of light in his room since last semester has transformed his school hostel experience into a living nightmare. For him, the…
By: Abdulkadir Sofiullahi On a frigid winter’s night at Jibril Aminu Hostel, I shivered as the cold wind seeped through window cracks. The thin walls offered little protection from the bitter chill. The heater wheezed, but its feeble warmth did little to dispel the icy air. I pulled my blanket tighter, longing for a warm…
By: Raji Toheeb Every disappointment is a blessing” proved its veracity in my life one Saturday morning in October 2023. As a linguistics student well-versed in semantics, where words must hold true meaning, I often struggled to grasp the authenticity of such aphorisms. Prepared for an academic journey to the caliphate, I packed my bags…
By: Awwal Nafisat One of the rudimentary stances of society is the widening gap bridges on gender which has long-term regression and retroverted in women’s voices. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, a lawyer and women’s rights activist, said “One of the biggest challenges that we face as women is the stereotype and the societal perception imposed on us.”…
Yasir Aladodo and Akaje Meimunat report The English and Literary Studies Students’ Association under the faculty of Art, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has conducted a peaceful election on Thursday, 9th November, at the departmental garden. It can be recalled that the Association had earlier conducted election debates at the A20 lecture hall, providing aspirants with…
By: Fatimah Basheer It is so unwise that Nigerians celebrate immorality; but give low recognition of excellence to moral conduct and educational values! This societal incongruity is glaring upon observation. In this nation, a disconcerting trend emerges where a person is awarded for getting involved in the apex of immorality. By exposing yourself shamelessly on…
By: Abdulwahab Abdulmalik Hard drugs and alcohol have been the major reason for high mortality among young people. It is believed, with the help of research, that about 320 people die per hour in the world. Alcohol continues to be the most absorbed and misused psychoactive substance among young adults, despite the negative repercussions it…
Muhammed Akindele reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has on 6th, November deregistered and banned all the activities of Ex-boys, Ex-jam, and Ex- commando association in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Campus. According to the internal memorandum released from the office of the vice-chancellor of the university, Professor S.L. Bilbis, and signed by the deputy…
