By Alqasim Gbemisola Vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge and intense itchiness of the vagina and the vulva — the tissues at the vaginal opening. It is a type of vaginitis, a condition where the vagina is swollen, painful and possibly infected. Also called vaginal candidiasis, vaginal yeast infection affects…
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…
Shamsudeen Abubakar reports The Nigerian Universities Engineering Student Association (NUESA), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto Chapter has invited the general public to the inter-level football competition. According to the flyer, the football match is scheduled for Friday, 3rd May at the school stadium, with 400 level facing against 500 level, kicking off at 4:30 pm. In…
By Mutolib Jubril In a culinary twist that defies conventional wisdom, Musa, a budding professional, has ingeniously turned his nightly meal into a battleground against acid reflux. By incorporating his medication into his eba dinner, he’s not just dining; he’s pioneering a unique strategy that could revolutionize how he approaches this widespread discomfort. However, his…
By: Habeeb Olokooba Hamza Diyaulhaq Imogbemi Tiamiyu Let’s talk about the Faculty of Law election, 2023. Earlier on Wednesday, Hamza Diyaulhaq Barade, one of the presidential candidates for the LAWSAN election 2023, was seen campaigning for the UG2 law students. He, in his words, stressed, by assuring that the learning wigs as to his plan…
By Shereefdeen Ahmad Manchester City have cemented a masterclass display after crushing Real Madrid 4-0 in the second-leg tie of the UEFA Champions League semi-final on Wednesday at the Etihad stadium to advance to the final on 5-1 aggregate. Bernardo Silva’s first-half brace, Eder Militao’s own goal and Julian Alvarez’s strike at the death minute…
Shehu Uthman reports The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), is set to organise a weekly Quran memorization revision (MUSOOFAHA) for all Muslim students on campus. According to the poster released by the MSSN, the program will run from 19th January to 6th April, 2025, and will take place…
By Bashirat Durojaye Verbal abuse is a way of hurting others, using words or silence as a weapon. Unlike physical abuse, verbal abuse doesn’t manifest in broken limbs, black eyes, or bruises but its impact can be equally emotionally distressing, often resulting in feelings of anxiety, fear, despair, or depression. Verbal abuse (also known…
By Abdlmalik Abdulwahab In 2020, amidst the whirlwind of responsibilities and commitments, an email landed in Salman Yahaya Maiyama’s inbox, bearing news of his convocation from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Born and raised in Sokoto, hailing from Maiyama in Kebbi state, Salman’s journey to academic success was marked by determination and resilience. Salman’s academic odyssey…
By Fathiu Jimoh When Muhammad Nurudeen felt a sharp pain in his stomach, he never knew it would later land him at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) clinic. Around 6 p.m. the next day, the pain returned, and this time, it didn’t leave. Realizing it wasn’t going away, he cried out to his hostel…
