EXPLAINER: 10 Types of Students You’re Likely to Have as Neighbors in UDUS Hostels (1) By: OLOKOOBA ABDULWASIU Living in one of UDUS’ eight Halls demands some ineffable formalities. They are rituals all hostelites— who wish to enjoy a peaceful stay in the hostel— must pay. Ironically, however, nowhere in the infamous Students’ Handbook can…
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Inside UDUS, Where Ladies Pay Twice the Price of Men For Same Residence
By Habibullah Temako Ademorayo* could talk for days about the exploitation she has faced since choosing to stay in Gida Nkiruma, one of the private hostels at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS). From her 100-level, she lived in a school hostel because it was affordable. But by 400-level, she needed something more spacious and restful,…
“Boko-Lord”, Night Class Addicts Tell Why Night Reading is a Must in Academic Journey
Aladodo Yasir reports Some night class addicts at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have opened up on why they prioritize going to class at night to cast their eyes over their books. These particular category of students are hardly seen with “morroco” partners—as their concern is always built on the foundation of having grade “ A’s”…
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…
NEW GLORY: Digest Defeats Pen Press, Vanguard to Win Best Press Outfit for Fourth Time
The News Digest Press has again proven its dominance over any other press outfit on Danfodiyo varsity after winning the press outfit of the year award for fourth time in five academic sessions. In a resounding celebration of journalistic excellence, the News Digest press at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has been officially crowned as the…
UDUS Student Emerges Winner of Inaugural- Akachi Chukwuemeka Prize Literature
Asiat Meikudi reports Zaynab Illiyasu Bobi, a 500-level student of Medical Laboratory Science at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has been announced winner of the Inaugural-Akachi Chukwuemeka prize literature at an online event held on Saturday, 13th May, 2023. The prize contest was organized to honor the memory of Akachi Chukwuemeka, a poet with mental illness….
Never Rush into Marriage
THURSDAY MOTIVATION by Abdullateef Abdullahi The word “Yes” to the wrong person has been the reason why most of your friends who rushed into early marriage end up facing relationship woes! Marriage is a life contract so DON’T allow anyone with bad handwriting to sign a life contract of depression for you with pressure. Heed…
UDUS: Ogunduji’s Kingdom in Jagun Jagun Movie
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen Unlike other Yoruba movies, Jagun Jagun has spread its wings across Nigeria, featuring as one of the most famous movies on Netflix presently. Action-packed in Yoruba traditional style, the setting of the movie is fascinating. There is the Ogunduji’s Kingdom—a school of warriors where many gallant warriors are trained, and only the…
Inside UDUS Hostel Where Phones, Foodstuffs, Other Personal Properties’ Safety Aren’t Guaranteed
By Shehu Uthman Wajud Modibbo (real name withheld), a 400-Level student of Agriculture, instantly became dreaded with disbelief upon coming back from Jumu’ah prayer to see that his two laptops were not in sight of where he left it charging in his hostel. His face started drizzling with sweat as he noticed that it was…
Running Water Inside Gutter: Unhygienic Way of Getting Water in Kano Female Hostel
By Meikudi Ashiat It is commonly said that ‘ water is Life and no living soul can survive without water’. It is the same way to maintain a healthy source of water to live in a disease-free environment. A new dawn could witness queue buckets from the edge of Gutter in the female hall of…