By Mutalib Jibril Junk food refers to a food that contains high levels of fats, salt or sugar, and lacks nutrients such as fibre, vitamins and minerals. Examples include shawarma, suya, boli, burger, White bread, pizza, candies, chocolates, chips, cakes, etc. Grabbing a quick snack while en route workplace, hospitals, markets among others has an…
By Habeeb Olokooba Yes! Deborah Yakubu merited all she got. The stoning, the fierce mob, her carcass to be burnt and the remaining ashes to litter the street for weeks or even months. At least people can now be killed without a court process whenever Ibrahim insults James’ prophet. Like meat, Mary can now be…
By Mutalib Jibril I came across a post by a medical doctor who stated that using a sponge for bathing offers no additional benefits. He explained that the skin naturally exfoliates with the application of soap and water, making sponge users no cleaner than those who don’t use one. He noted that using a sponge…
Abdullateef Abdullahi reports Jabir Jibreel, a final year student of Education Biology hailing from Gusau local government, Zamfara state, was confirmed dead on Saturday, 24 February 2024, following a fatal motorcycle accident. According to eyewitness accounts provided by Jabir’s close friend, Muslim Saidu, the tragic incident occurred as Jabir was en route from Gusau to…
“The calendar has been stopped immediately ASUU embarked on strike”_- DEAN, Students’ Affairs Olokooba Abdulwasiu reports As there seems to be a tentative agreement between the Federal government and the academic staff union of universities on the lingering industrial action embarked upon by the union in November last year.Many students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto…
By: Aisha Sulaiman On Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, the National Association of Campus Journalists at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, hosted a compelling virtual webinar on Google Meet. Themed “Gender Inclusion: Why Female Voices Matter in Journalism,” emphasized the critical role of women in the journalism field and drew participants from various press boards. The facilitator,…
Muhammed Akindele reports Muhammadjawad Oloruntoyin, a 300-level law student at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has clinched the first position at the orientation and oratory contest organized by the National Association of Kwara State Students, NAKKS. Oloruntoyin’s Victory was confirmed and announced after the oratory contest, which was held in the A10 lecture hall on April…
SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF BROKEN HOMES By: Abdulwasiu Mujeeb Sons and daughters of broken homes are those that are either born or nurtured in divorced homes, they are those under the tent of two broken hearts, those whose parents had outrightly divorced themselves, therefore leaving them under the canopy of confusion as to who has…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen Northern institutions like UDUS where temperature regularly climbs above 40 degrees Celsius, face challenges due to climate change—impacting students’ daily routines. For this, the members of Junior Chamber International-UDUS, along with other dedicated students took matters into their own hands in July morning, launching green initiatives to maintain a cool environment and…
By Hussain Wahab A Welcome Message for the Newly Admitted Students You see, I’m not interested in singing the sweet song of the role of journalists on campus of this kind. Neither will I choose today to discuss the hike in tuition and acceptance fees. In fact I will not say whether or not the…
