The poem that wins the heart of the judges for this week is written by Abass Sani. He is a 200 level student of English, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. TON ON MY HEAD – By Abass Sani At the first light When I began the journey I Pleaded the master To spear my eyes The…
By Fathiu Jimoh Who will take the blame when I didn’t go home? Is it my fault to stay behind after my examination? Several sorts of questions encircled Mujaheed Abdulrahman’s mind when he lost his valuable items to the hands of a thief. Over the weeks, his hostel’s electricity danced to the tune of blackout….
By Muhammed Akindele Under the unforgiving gaze of the afternoon sun, Danfodiyo University witnesses a unique hustle that unfolds daily. Musa Dahiru,10, from Gidan Fati—a village nestled within the university grounds, embodies the spirit of determination as he navigates his way through a bustling campus, undertaking various chores for students in exchange for money. Musa’s…
By Muhammed Akindele It was a not-too-breezy night of the year. When the Caliphate sun had just dropped its final retirement for the day. Just a few minutes after the Isha Prayer, as a Danfodite, I was getting ready for night class. However, I could sense that hunger bites, the soft grumble within my stomach…
By Muhammed Akindele A recent post by Daily Trust regarding the SAMOA Agreement has caused some uproar across Nigeria. The report claimed the agreement, signed by the Federal government of Nigeria, contained clauses promoting LGBTQ+ rights. This sparked controversy, particularly among those whose religion doesn’t align with it. However, the problem lies not with the…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The Botanical Students Association of Nigeria, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Chapter, is set to hold its annual general orientation for the newly admitted students into the 2022/2023 academic session. The program, as contained in a letter released to the departmental students on Tuesday, 20th June and signed by the chairman of the…
By Shereefdeen Ahmad The name ‘William Troost-Ekong’ will ring a bell in the minds of every fan of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Due to his remarkable performance at the just concluded 2023 TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations in Cotê d’Ivoire, the 30-year-old central defender has painted an indelible memory of himself on the golden wall of…
By Raheem Anifa In a society where women are often discouraged from pursuing careers in male-dominated fields, Muhammad Habibat Sani, a 500-Level Law student at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, has faced intense ridicule and backlash for her bold decision to become a journalist. Habibat’s passion for journalism is driven by her conviction that the profession…
The Students Representatives Assembly UDUS, had her first sitting of the new semester on the sixth day of May 2018, and it was a plenary full of drama. As it was expected by many, it was a sitting where tough resolutions were made. The ‘press release’ by the house committee on media and publicity few…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The Centre for Journalism Innovation Innovation and Development (CJID), has scheduled to train mass communication students and campus journalists in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS). The four-day training session, according to a flier released by the organization, is stated for Monday,16th October to Thursday, 19th October 2023. As part of the requirements,…
