By Habeeb Olokooba When Idris Suleiman ( Pseudonym) returned for his second year of university in February, the sudden hike in tuition fees left him bewildered and despondent. Orphaned since the age of thirteen, Idris faced the challenge of raising over #100, 000 to cover his school fees, accommodation, and other essential expenses. With his…
Ever since Nigeria switched to democracy in 1999, the nation’s elections have been characterized with misconduct and voting buying. From 1999, 2003, 2007 to 2011 and 2019, only the 2015 presidential election result escaped contestation in court in the Nigerian fourth republic. The recent heat of challenging elections outcome in Nigeria came few months…
By Rasheedat Abidiesin Abstract From UDUS campus to Dendima, Haji Alima, and to the metropolis of Sokoto, the common sight of school–age children roaming the streets, while begging or engaging in menial jobs for survival always raised a critical question of what future beholds for the up–and–coming generation of that society. The whole North…
By Abdulrasaq Olayinka There’s a popular idea held by the majority of Nigerians that mixing a malt and a milk boosts production in the human body system. In fact, our local acclaimed nurses go a long way of adding them on the list of medicines needed to boost blood production, when a patient is…
By Shehu Uthman Wajud Modibbo (real name withheld), a 400-Level student of Agriculture, instantly became dreaded with disbelief upon coming back from Jumu’ah prayer to see that his two laptops were not in sight of where he left it charging in his hostel. His face started drizzling with sweat as he noticed that it was…
By Mutalib Jibril As a pharmacy student, my days are a whirlwind of early morning lectures, demanding practical sessions, and struggling to complete and submit daily practical reports as early as the following day. Each day is a marathon, beginning with the sunrise and ending well past the twilight hours. It isn’t just a journey…
By: Nawwas Adam For years, the quote ‘ if you think education is too expensive, try ignorance’, has been serving as a powerful motivation, underscoring the profound significance of education. As individuals ailing from modest backgrounds, we deeply acknowledge that education stands as our paramount hope and the pivotal key to overcoming the myriad…
Muhammed Akindele reports The Federation of Oyo State Student Union (FOSSU), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, under the leadership of Comrade Abdulmaleeq Jimoh, has successfully hosted its Ramadan Iftar dinner on April 4, 2024. Held at Lecture Hall A133, the event brought together a large number of FOSSU members from Oyo State, including students from Saki,…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The Female Support Association (FSA), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has invited the general public to the launching ceremony of her event tagged ‘Day Care’. According to a flier released by the association, the ceremony will be held on Monday, 17th July 2023 at Early Child Care Development Education (ECCDE) Center, UDUS permanent…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The Freshwater Biological Association of Nigeria (FBAN) in the department of Biological Sciences of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has set to stage its 4th annual conference. According to a circular released on Thursday, 6th July and signed by the Secretary Conference Organizing, Dr I.M. Magami, the conference will be held on…
