Isiaq Ibrahim reports Abdulwasiu Olokooba, the president of National Association of Campus Journalists (NACJ) in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, and Abdulrasheed Hammad, the vice president of the association have won a grant of $1500 (USD) to pursue stories on religious extremism for International Center For Journalists(ICFJ). ICFJ in collaboration with Code For Africa, an…
By Yisau Babatunde On a cold morning in October, Ibrahim Muhammad, a 300-level Sociology student at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), made his way to Ajia Alimo road in Sokoto market to begin his journey home. With a worried but determined expression, he climbed onto the back of a moving trailer heading toward Kwara State….
By Mutalib Jibril Involving a combination of ingredients ,flavors and techniques to transform raw ingredients into nutritious and delicious meals, cooking refers to the process of preparing food by applying heat. Some people often view cooking as a leisure activity because it offers them a chance to relax, find pleasure and express their creativity. In…
By: Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen In Africa, coup has proven to be a better rule than democracy. Last three years, the African continent witnessed Seven successful coups. Democracy practiced in Africa is no longer a fully working tool to rule in Africa, rather the military are taking a bold step to restrict the fragile democracy. According to…
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…
Abdulkadir Sofiullahi reports The Nigeria Sociological and Anthropological Student Association (NSASA), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has held an orientation program for the newly admitted students of the department. The program which was coupled with awards presentation and aimed at enlightening the freshers on thier academic journey in the department, took place on Friday, 21st July…
By Amidat Ahmad The recent increase in bus fare from ₦100 to ₦150, effective from September 20th, certainly raises important issues that warrant discussion. This change appears to be a direct response to economic factors and policies surrounding fuel subsidy and the subsequent hike in fuel prices. On September 20th, we witnessed a sudden and,…
By Olayiwola Ridwan Aminu visits Salamatu in her hostel. He seeks the assistance of a female student he meets outside Salamatu’s hostel to call her out for him. The girl enters and calls Salamatu for him. Aminu: Good evening, Hajia Salamatu. Salamatu: oh! It’s you. I was wondering who it could be. Because, I didn’t…
By Adamu Abubakar In the midst of conflict, natural disasters, and other humanitarian crises, women and children are among the most vulnerable populations, facing a myriad of challenges when forced to seek refuge in Internal Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. These individuals endure hardships that often exacerbate existing inequalities and put their safety, health, and well-being…
Jumoke Esuola rreports The Greenline Nurture Initiative(GNI) is set to organize a 2-day vision care outreach event for women and children in Sokoto State. The programme, according to the co-founder of GNI, professor Jimoh Olaiya Amzat, will provide free testing and corrective lenses for people who have refractive eyes defects. In a flier released by…
