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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Nigeria Security and Humanitarian Challenges: the Role of Journalism
Hussain Kehinde Wahab Nigeria is a country with a population of over 200 million people, making it the most populous country in Africa. Despite its abundant natural resources, Nigeria is plagued with several security and humanitarian challenges. These challenges have affected the economic, social, and political development of the country. However, journalism has a critical…
UDUS ELECTION RESULTS By: Adebisi Isaac
UDUS ELECTION RESULTS By: Adebisi Isaac Result of A 40 Used 60, non-used 40 Total ballot is 100 *President* Mai Jamaa 12 Kalgoorlie 32 Waliyi: 12 Invalid : 4 VP II Haidara : 36 S. S kirfi 5 Alfarooq: 13 Invalid : 6 Fin. Sec. Sardauna: 24 G. Sule: 34 Invalid :2 Sales Director. Kankara…
Alejandro Garnacho Spectacular Goal Follow Legendary Hallmark
By: Abdulmalik Abdulwahab Manchester United and Argentina forward Alejandro Garnacho Ferreyra enjoyed a laudable moment of his career so far, displaying a masterclass performance, when he delivered a spectacular goal that handed his side a 3-0 victory against Everton at Goodison Park, on Sunday. While sparking positive remarks and eulogy among the football enthusiasts, the…
Inside Story: In Kwakwasiyya Hostel, Man Makes Rain Every Day
By: Ismail Amanatullahi (Kano House) Kwakwasiyya Hostel, UDUS Asabe was already late for her morning lectures when she woke up on Monday morning. She hurriedly took her bucket to get water from the tap to take her bath. The 400-level law student was brushing when it dawned on her that it had started raining. Before…
Is School Truly a Scam?
By Rofiat Abdulkadir As often echoed in our community, particularly by today’s teenagers, the sentiment persists that “school is a scam.” However, my response to this common saying is a resounding “No.” I can provide numerous reasons to support this perspective. Let me briefly highlight a few of them: First and foremost, school serves…
ELSSA–UDUS Plans Tutorial for Members
Aisha Sulaiman reports The English and Literary Studies Students’ Association (ELSSA) at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, is set to organize tutorial classes for its members. Scheduled to commence on April 29th, 2024, the tutorial will span a two-week period, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at the main campus of UDUS. The initiative, led by…
SU CTC to Issue Certificates of Service to Students Hall Governors
Muhammed Akindele Reports The Students’ Union Caretaker Committee, under the leadership of Abdullahi Sanusi at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, is set to issue certificates of service to the students’ hall governors on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. According to the circular signed by the SU CTC chairman, Abdullahi Sanusi, the certificates will be issued by the…
KAJILSA Wins UDUS-LSS Judiciary Inter-State Competition, Produces Best Counsel
Muhammed Akindele reports The Kano and Jigawa Law Students’ Association, (KAJILSA) has emerged winner at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) Law Students Society (LSS) Judiciary Inter-state competition for the 2023/2024 academic session. This came after their tremendous performance at the competition which made them knocked Niger State Law Students’ Association (NASLSA) in the final…
ASUU-UDUS Sets to Hold Heroes Day to Honour Retired Members, Outgoing VC
Akaje Maimunat reports The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) chapter is set to hold heroes day to honour the retired members and a valedictory lecture in honour of the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Professor L.S Bilbis. According to a flier released by the union, the programme will be held on…