By Shereefdeen Ahmad The weather was frosty when Oladosu Nafiysah, a 200-level student of Agricultural Science arrived in Sokoto by 1:00am. Exhausted and starving after the 14-hours journey from Ilorin, Kwara State, she hoped to get a good rest in her hostel at Shama. But little did she know that reaching her apartment would be…
WONDER USERS: By Adebisi Isaac A. Being amased by an incident; wonder. Says it never end. Always ponder upon my wonder When will the genuine feeder quench Our long-shameful hunger. When Our greener pastures, yellow raiment has it been And patiently-hopefully, we have long nursed our hunger Season-beggers are they, And forgetting so…
By: Safiya Shaibu In the quiet hours of Sunday, March 24th, an unsettling event unfolded in one of the female halls of residence at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. The theft of coal pots, vital for cooking during the Ramadan season, sent shockwaves within the hall. As residents prepared for Sahur, the pre-dawn meal, they were…
Muheeb Mashood reports Chelsea called their former midfielder, Frank Lamapard back to duty. The all-time goalscorer with 211 goals was appointed as an interim coach, according to the club’s board members on Thursday. The caretaker manager will manage the team until the end of the season where he will battle the challenges of elevating the…
Muheeb Mashood reports The Italian international Marco Verratti has left Paris Saint Germain (PSG), after it was revealed that he was out of the plan of the Pasarian new coach Sergio Luis Enrique, despite a long term contract the midfielder signed in last December with the French giants that will expire until 2026. The PSG…
By: Abdulmalik Abdulwahab In the historical era shrouded in darkness, predating the enlightenment of secret knowledge, smuggling was a prevalent practice dating back to the 13th century. In 1275 England, medieval smuggling primarily revolved around evading high taxes on exports like wool and hides. Merchants, seeking to bypass trade restrictions, engaged in smuggling various goods,…
By: Abdulkadir Sofiullahi Those who maintain a cheerful disposition during challenging times are truly admirable and serve as a wellspring of inspiration to others. They have the ability to diffuse conflicts by finding humor in difficult situations. A wise individual can avoid an argument by responding to jests and remarks directed at them with lighthearted…
By: Shamsudeen Abubakar Beclouded with turns of fate on a Sunday afternoon. Gidan Marayu was settled due to the Sokoto scorching sun that gripped the village, and compelled the residents to take shade inside their rooms. The arrival of the Rotaract Club of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, unfolded a transformative story on the villagers. Jamilu…
By Sulaiman Aisha Yesterday can never be repeated as today. Neither we dare to change reality, nor can it be denied, because in the very end, destiny will claim its cause. Many years ago in the past era of ages, a little girl lost her father (Mr Goodluck) to a car accident. Some months after,…
Muheeb Mashood reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has directed returning students who could not complete their registration for the 2022/2023 academic session to visit the Management of Information Systems(MIS) to carry out the exercise. This was contained in a circular released by the management on Monday, 26th June and signed by the…
