By Raji Toheeb In Islam, there is sanctity to some four months in the Hijjrah calendar over others. However, this sanctity varies according to the divine will of Allah. Dhul Qa’dah is one of the sacred months where the initiation of fighting is prohibited. Then, Dhul Hijjah was the month of Arafat and Hajj. For…
By: Muhammed Akindele The recurring ASUU strikes in our country have been a long-standing issue, with the union established in 1978 but frequently going on strike due to unfulfilled government agreements. However, it’s important to note that not only students but also lecturers are victims of these strikes. Lecturers, who rely on their teaching income,…
Abdullahi Yusuf reports Greenline Nurture Initiative (GNI), a non-profit organization, has shortlisted the names of its successful applicants for the academic mentorship cohort 2. This was made known through the organization’s Facebook handle on Thursday, 22nd June. GNI Academic Mentorship Cohort is a free 6-month mentorship program organized by the Greenline Nurture Initiative for excellent…
By Mutalib Jibril Strengthening the role of community pharmacies in Africa is of paramount importance, as it holds the potential to substantially improve healthcare accessibility and outcomes throughout the continent. Africa grapples with distinct challenges such as a deficient healthcare infrastructure, insufficient availability of essential medicines, and a heavy disease burden. Empowering community pharmacies can…
By: Aisha Sulaiman On Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, the National Association of Campus Journalists at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, hosted a compelling virtual webinar on Google Meet. Themed “Gender Inclusion: Why Female Voices Matter in Journalism,” emphasized the critical role of women in the journalism field and drew participants from various press boards. The facilitator,…
By Abdulrasaq kamaldeen Morning dew has wet the dried leaf from being yield. When the school released the statement for the conduct of the 2023 Students Union elections, students were rejoicing like a minor who had a candle on his hand to lick. What came to students’ mind was that another era of new development…
By Rasheedat Abidiesin The resulting light from the working small generator illuminated Faisal Murtala’s shop. He was standing at the front of his shop when this reporter walked up to him. As darkness envelopes the Caliphate sky, Faisal could not help but smile as students would soon come to patronize his Sharwama spot. Nestled in…
By: Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen The occupants of Jubril Aminu and neighboring hostels at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto have long grappled with the challenges of unstable water supply. The situation, however, improved with the recent implementation of the project by the Students’ Union Caretaker Committee, easing the water scarcity that students had been facing. For students like…
The Drug Free Club (DFC), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto is set to organize an Inauguration for its new members and faculty ambassador for the 2022/2023 academic session. The Inauguration, according to a flier released by the president of the club, Aliyu Yushau Asgar, will hold on Sunday, 11th June 2023 at A10 lecture hall, Faculty…
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…
