By Mutalib Jibril Consistency is powerful, not only in writing but in all aspects of life. The more you write, the better you become. Similarly, the more you read, the more ideas flow. I resonate with these statements. Revisiting past writing often brings a bittersweet feeling. Noticing mistakes and areas for improvement can be challenging,…
By: Muheeb Mashood One fact I hate about myself is that I often find myself in situations where oppression is being aided by the victims, because we fail to resist torments as we easily succumb to mopes. Too often, our grievances culminate in mere shouting. As the new academic session approaches, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto,…
By Abidiesin Rohsheedah For those that are at home, they can say home is the best place to be. Yet for somebody like me who stays during the holiday, we can just console ourselves with the fact that we are no longer youngsters. So comfort zones, the ones we used to know, are not in…
By Abdullateef Abdullahi Nigeria is a bestowed country. In fact, more than many others in terms of natural resources. In this situation, there should be an arise opportunity for both the rich and the poor to have equal chance to free education. Unfortunately, our…
By Mutalib Jibril Brown envelope journalism is an unethical practice where journalists accept bribes or financial incentives, often concealed in envelopes to publish favorable stories or manipulate the news in favor of specific individuals, organizations, or businesses. The term “brown envelope” is used to represent the secretive nature of these bribes, as the money is…
Shamsudeen Abubakar reports, Nigerian Afrobeats Singer and Superstar Davido Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, ‘Timeless’ album has been awarded Silver Certification in the United Kingdom by the British Musical industry. Following the release on March 31, 2023, the album explores various musical styles, ranging from Afrobeats, dancehall, reggae, konto, highlife and Afropop. The ground breaking…
Yasir Aladodo and Akaje Meimunat report The English and Literary Studies Students’ Association under the faculty of Art, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has conducted a peaceful election on Thursday, 9th November, at the departmental garden. It can be recalled that the Association had earlier conducted election debates at the A20 lecture hall, providing aspirants with…
When the law is perverted, citizens’ free will would be snatched away from them. Nigeria has been simmering under out-of-thought decisions and laws made by sets of uninformed lawmakers. As if the legislations like the Social Media Law and Water Resources Bill are not enough, a bill to prevent Nigerian doctors from seeking better life…
By Abubakar Shamsudeen Before the emergence of feminist thoughts in Europe, women who experienced stumbling stress in their marriages took matters into their own hands and took drastic measures, including suicide or seeking revenge. Over the years, misconceptions have prevailed about women’s rights in Islam due to a lack of proper religious knowledge and lack…
By: Mutalib Jibril The belief that turning off data grants its longevity has been a prevailing notion among many in the contemporary world. While belief can be a good thing, it can be dangerous too, mounting research as another pedestal is mighty. Though I’ve for once held on to this erroneous belief, I unveiled the…
