By Muhammed Akindele and Abdulrazaq Kamaldeen Under the scorching sun of Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Wammako Local Government of Sokoto, Hassan Nasir, 26, bore the weariness of countless haircuts etched on his face. Despite the fatigue evident in his eyes, Hassan awaited the arrival of his next customers—their pending appointments adding to his dilemma. The…
By Raji Toheeb A scholar once said that ” Time is like a sword if you don’t use it to cut something, it cuts you”. The phrase “African Time” is a prevalent habit among Nigerians. It means to fix a particular time for the commencement of a meeting or occasion but the actual time that…
By: Habeeb Olokooba Similar to a ghost at Elminia Junction, torn between going to Cape Coast or pleading with Elminia, as portrayed in Ama Atta Aidoo’s piece, so is the mind of a victorious university graduate. Graduation! Ah well, that too isn’t bad. But who’s a graduate? What sort of creature is it? Why should…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports Mallam Ahmed Isah Chafe, the Director of the Management and Information System (MIS), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), has dispelled rumor circulating that newly admitted and returning students can pay their school fees in installments. The News Digest gathered that there has been a rumor circulating within the students that the school…
Shehu Uthman Film actors, particularly those in Nollywood, wield significant influence over their audiences. They often reflect and shape contemporary ideas. However, it’s crucial to remember that true impact often begins at home. Those closest to us—our families and communities—are often the most appreciative recipients of our efforts. As Africa’s largest film industry and the…
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…
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…
By Abdulmajid Mutunji Reading generally needs a conducive, ventilated and very quiet place where students can study, research and even have some rest when they get tired. Study shows that reading in class comes with a lot of hurdles and challenges. And it is because of this noise, many students preferred going into the bush…
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…
By Muhammed Akindele It was a not-too-breezy night of the year. When the Caliphate sun had just dropped its final retirement for the day. Just a few minutes after the Isha Prayer, as a Danfodite, I was getting ready for night class. However, I could sense that hunger bites, the soft grumble within my stomach…
