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Inflation Toll on Femininity: How Nigerian Women Struggles to Afford Beauty Products

By Amanatullah Yusuf Habiba’s weekly allowance has been her lifeline since she secured admission into Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. This modest stipend has allowed her to purchase essential feminine products. However, the relentless rise in prices has rendered her allowance insufficient—leaving her struggling to meet her basic needs. “As a lady, beautifying ourselves has been…

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Mind you Grammar

By Olayiwola Ridwan  Now at Morocco Ground: Aminu takes courage, subtly approaches Salamatu. Aminu: Good evening, Hajia Salamatu. How have you been? Salamatu: Evening. I have been good. Aminu: You are looking so dazzling this evening. I had always thought darkness would not do justice to your looks. But here you are! Your beauty alone…

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FEATURE: In Sokoto, Gidan Yaro School Struggles for Attendance Despite Free Schooling 

By Amanatullahi Yusuf As the sun sets on a typical Friday morning in Gidan Yaro Community School, Wanmako Local Government, Yusuf, an 11-year-old primary school student, strolls aimlessly through his village. Despite his school being mere steps away from his house, he wandered around during what was supposed to be learning time. This time, their…

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Students Reacts as UDUS Releases 2022/2023 Proposed Academic Calendar

  Isiaq Ibrahim reports The students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have expressed dissatisfaction over the proposed 2022/2023 academic calendar released by the school management on Tuesday, 14th March.  According to the proposed calendar signed by the Director of Academic Planning Unit of the University, Dr K.G. Muhammad, the 2022/2023 academic session is scheduled to…

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Explainer: What You Need to Know About Current UDUS TP Process

By Isiaq Ibrahim  Recently, there has been confusions and controversies surrounding the process of the Faculty of Education and Extension Services’ Teaching Practice(TP) program for the 2022/2023 academic session. On Tuesday, 25th April, the Chairman of TP, Doctor Abbas Mahmud released a statement that students should report to their various departmental TP coordinators with their…

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