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The Benefit of Congregational Prayer

By Alqasim Gbemisola  Praying in congregation, also called jama’ah prayer, is an aspect of praying that is adorned with heavy benefits. Prayer is a form of divine communication of believers in expressing their thoughts, feelings, and desires to their deity or deities. It takes many forms of verbal recitation, physical gestures, or silent meditation. In…

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UDUS Libraries Extend Closing Hours to 10pm

Abdulganiyu Azeez reports  The management of Abdullah Fodiyo Library, the main library complex of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has extended its operation hours to 10:00pm from 6:00pm on weekdays. This equally applies to the Medical library and the Law library within the university. According to a circular released on Friday, 27th May and signed by…

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Health Stack: Health is Wealth

By Mutalib Jibril  The proverb “Health is Wealth” signifies that being in a state of well-being, both physically and mentally, is a valuable form of wealth. Similarly, a Spanish proverb compares neglecting one’s health to a busy mechanic failing to care for their tools. For many of us, the concept of “wealth” primarily revolves around…

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Inflation Toll on Femininity: How Nigerian Women Struggles to Afford Beauty Products

By Amanatullah Yusuf Habiba’s weekly allowance has been her lifeline since she secured admission into Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. This modest stipend has allowed her to purchase essential feminine products. However, the relentless rise in prices has rendered her allowance insufficient—leaving her struggling to meet her basic needs. “As a lady, beautifying ourselves has been…

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A Reflection on the Danger of Ego

By Abdullahi Uthman A man who refuses to yield will eventually yield to his burial mat. Humility, modesty, and self-effacement are essential personality traits. Humans, reactive organisms, respond to characters thrown at them; hence, an egocentric individual may struggle to earn respect. Respect is reciprocal, they say. In bygone eras, knowledge and courage defined societal…

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