A Nigerian political analyst, Goerge Udom, on Saturday, 19 March, 2022, posted on his Facebook page three claims regarding minimum wage, fuel price, and house rent in Ghana and Nigeria. Mr Udom made these claims while comparing the living situations between these two West-African countries. He said, “Comparing Apples to…
By Habeeb Olokooba Silence is a virtue, yet the same silence could mean danger. It saddens my heart to watch Nigeria go into ashes as protesters set ablaze different investments across the country, both public and privately owned. Yet our steerer, President Tinubu, remains sullen. He has always been. He was quiet during gubernatorial tussles…
By Muhammad Akindele In the journey of academia, where dreams intertwine with the rhythms of hope, Hafsat Danjuma found herself entangled in the unpredictable voyage of university admissions. As the JAMB CAPS danced with promises of admission, Hafsat, like her fellow ‘jambites’, eagerly anticipated the transformative shift from “ Not Yet Admitted” to the coveted…
By: Muhammed Akindele In a twist of fate on the auspicious afternoon of December 9, 2023, Abdulsamad Mayowa, a cherished photographer at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, found himself plummeting from jubilation to victimhood during the induction ceremony of medical students at the university’s auditorium. For him, the vibrant atmosphere filled with festive spirit, came to an…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The Students’ Union Electoral Committee(ELCOM) of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has released the names of eligible contestants ahead of the SU elections on Thursday, 8th June 2023. This was contained in a circular released on Monday, 5th June and signed by the Chairman of Elcom, Bashir Muhammad Achida. The candidates are…
By Shereefdeen Ahmad On 4th December, a Facebook user, Nweke Makojo Global claimed that there’s an ongoing construction of skyscraper in Onueke, Ebonyi state, Nigeria. The post has an image of a tall building with scaffold. “The ongoing construction of skyscraper in Onueke Ebonyi state,” the caption reads. As of 6th December, the post has…
By Shehu Uthman On 12th 2024, the swirling atmosphere was buzzing with students hurriedly up and down the sloping ground of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. Umar Abubakar, an indigene of Kwara State summoned courage to get his confirmation letter which had been his utmost concern. The anticipation of having one effort recognized and acknowledged was…
By Oyelowo Khalid Over the years, African footballers have faced a painful and persistent challenge in European football—racial discrimination. Despite their undeniable talent and contribution to the game, many African players continue to experience racial abuse from fans, opponents, and, sometimes, even from their own clubs. Every time an African player steps into the field,…
THE PREDATORS AND VULTURES OF NIGERIAN EDUCATION By : Abdulwakeel Olawale The concurrence and reoccurrence of Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) indefinite, total and comprehensive strike bamboozle one; thereby leaves one’s state of mind unsettled. Nigeria, however, is a nation blessed with countless resources worthy enough to make it an advanced and a developed country…
Muhammed Akindele reports The Fire Safety Club, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (FSC-UDUS), has set to hold their annual congress for the 2023/2024 academic session. According to the flier released, the program will take place on the 27th April, 2024, starting from 4:30pm at the school convocation theatre. As contained, the congress will revolve around the…
