By Raheem Anifa Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has been crowned champions of the French league, after AS Monaco suffered a 3-2 defeat to Lyon on Sunday. Recall that the Parisians struggled to secure a 3-3 draw as Le Havre pegged the French giant during a title deciding match at Parc Des Princes stadium on Saturday. However,…
By Amanatullah Yusuf Zakariyau Afisu looked on with awe as donkeys and camels strode by heading to farms. This happens everyday. What even leaves him most surprised is that irrigation is the source of their water and the product of their farms differ from what is produced in his hometown. The 100-level student of Education…
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…
Muhammed Akindele reports Following the directive given by the General Studies (GST) Division over the suspension of Continuous Assessment (CA) for the first semester, 2023/2024 academic session, students have voiced their concerns over the decision. Recall that on Tuesday, 23rd April, the Division of GST released a time-table for the first semester, 2023/2024 academic session…
The issue of determining the precise time for the Jum’at prayer at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has been a longstanding concern for students. This situation, where the timing seems uncertain, has persisted over the years, causing inconvenience and challenges for many. Understanding that the university mosque serves an academic population, it becomes important…
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…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports Mallam AhmadIsah Chafe, the Director of the Management and Information System (MIS), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, has urged students who have already registered to print their exam card. This was disclosed in the WhatApps group named ‘Blended Learning’ on Saturday evening, 15th July by Mallam Ahmad Chafe directing all the students…
Jumoke Esuola reports The Greenline Nurture Initiative(GNI) in collaboration with Joy for Needy Women and Girls Foundation, Dot Glasses, IBWU Foundation, and TAPE Empowerment Foundation has organized a 2-day vision care outreach event for people in Sokoto State. The program, which lasted for 2 days, from the 6th and 7th of July, took place at…
Taofeeq Imam reports The National Asscociation of Campus Journaliats, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Chapter, has on Wednesday unveiled the top four entries for NACJ of the week. Shereefdeen Sawe won with 24 points from News Digest, followed by Abdulrasheed Akere with 21 points from PEN PRESS , Ayoade Zariat with 19 point from…
PRISONERS ON STRIKE By: Muneer Yaqub I never really got the wisdom entrenched in that Asa’s Song, “Jailer.” She’s one Nigerian singer whose discerning insight I pretty much adore. With her music, adorned by a beautiful voice, she addresses issues of social concern, much uncommon within the musical firmament. Studded in her music are riddles;…
