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…
Habibullah Temako reports The University Scholars’ Forum (USF) at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) has invited the students within the university community to apply for its membership. The application, according to the flyer released by the association, will be opened on 27th January to 6th February, 2025. Accordingly, aspiring members who are interested must be…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, under the leadership of Professor L.S Bilbiss, Vice Chancellor, is set to hold its 40th Inaugural lecture. Scheduled to come up on Thursday, 25th April, 2024 at the University auditorium, the event will revolve around the theme “Guidance and Counseling the Universal Services,” which will…
By: Amidat Omorilewa In a world inundated with negative messages on social media about the future of humanity, navigating the challenges becomes increasingly difficult, tempting us to pry into the lives of others. While curiosity is natural, a widely recognized saying echoes across culture: “Don’t put your nose in what does not concern you.” This…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports Folorunsho Faozy Aduagba, a 500-level student of the Law Faculty, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), on Friday 23rd November, emerged as the best graduating advocate of the year at the Law Students’ Society (LSS) annual symposium for 2022/2023 academic session. The symposium, which was held at the Faculty of Law Auditorium, Usmanu…
DID YOU KNOW: CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE By: Muhydeen Yaqub Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, born 15 September 1977 is a Nigerian writer of novels, short stories, and nonfiction. In 2008 she was awarded a MacArthur Genius Grant. She was described in the Times Literary Supplement as “the most prominent” of a “procession of…
By: Shamsudeen Abubakar Beclouded with turns of fate on a Sunday afternoon. Gidan Marayu was settled due to the Sokoto scorching sun that gripped the village, and compelled the residents to take shade inside their rooms. The arrival of the Rotaract Club of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, unfolded a transformative story on the villagers. Jamilu…
By: Amanatullah Yusuf It’s a hot afternoon at UDUS female hostel when yells and profanities were heard which prompted everyone to leave their rooms to find out the cause of the noise. It turned out that a fight has broken out between two dwellers at the hostel tap where everyone was struggling to get water…
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…
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…
