By: Bashirat durojaye At an early age, Aminah witnessed verbal insults, physical abuse, and various forms of violence in her parents’ relationship, leaving indelible, heartbreaking memories. Born into a once-gleaming family of five, she was the third child. Initially, their home was filled with love and affection, but…
By Olayiwola Ridwan Aminu meets Salamatu along the walkway. Aminu: Assalamu ‘Alaykum, Hajia. Salamatu: Wa’alaykumus Salaam. Aminu: My names are Aminu Bala Tanimu. Salamatu: Pardon? Aminu: I mean, I’m Aminu Bala Tanimu by name. Would you mind telling me your name too? Salamatu: Oh! My name is Salamatu Jimba. Aminu: Nice meeting. Salamatu: I reserve…
In this day and age, where privacy is often considered a fundamental right, one would think that even the humble bathroom would offer a sanctuary from prying eyes. Alas, the reality is far from ideal, as we find ourselves confronted with the spectacle of unabashed nakedness on full display in the 24/7 Bathrooms Without…
By Amanatullah Yusuf As the name suggests, non-stick pans are especially designed to avoid the food from sticking at the bottom of the cookware. Lined with teflon, non-stick cookware has a frictionless surface which also helps in easily cooking the food. At some point, Non Stick pots became popular for its beauty and most importantly,…
By Mutalib Jibril Brown envelope journalism is an unethical practice where journalists accept bribes or financial incentives, often concealed in envelopes to publish favorable stories or manipulate the news in favor of specific individuals, organizations, or businesses. The term “brown envelope” is used to represent the secretive nature of these bribes, as the money is…
Abdulganiyu Azeez and Yasir Aladodo report The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has on Thursday, 30 November, banned tinted-glass vehicles on campus for prioritizing safety. According to the directive issued and signed by Col. A.Y. Gwandu (rtd), the university Chief Security Officer (CSO), prohibits all staff, students and the general public from entering the…
By Bashirat Durojaye That word ‘Danfodite’ is an epithet name for Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto’s student. However, the colloquial word ‘jambito’ is a welcoming rhyme for newly admitted students. A nickname that points new students out in the crowd. Perhaps, because of their weird questions and behavior they always display on campus. I’m Durojaye Bashirat…
By Hauwa’u Malami Every morning, before Sadiq Dahiru Kanoma, a 200-level Law student of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), steps out for lectures, he is confronted by the stench of decomposing refuse rising from piles of waste near his hostel. Sadiq lives in a private hostel behind Benji Mosque in the Shama area, a location…
Jumoke Esuola rreports The Greenline Nurture Initiative(GNI) is set to organize a 2-day vision care outreach event for women and children in Sokoto State. The programme, according to the co-founder of GNI, professor Jimoh Olaiya Amzat, will provide free testing and corrective lenses for people who have refractive eyes defects. In a flier released by…
By Asiat Meikudi There’s a claim circulating on WhatsApp that the Nigeria Police Force(NPF) has opened its portal for the recruitment of the 2023/2024 candidates into the police force. The Claim “The Nigeria Police Force Recruitment portal for 2023/2024 is now open for eligible candidates to apply so as to be recruited. “Nigeria Police Force…
