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Inside Hustle: The Travail of ‘Yaro’ Boys at Danfodiyo Varsity

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…

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ELSS-UDUS to Hold Debate Competition

  Alqasim Gbemisola reports The English and Literary Studies Students’ Association (ELSSA), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto Chapter, is set to hold an engaging debate competition. The programme, according to a flyer released by the debate committee, is scheduled to coincide with the ELSSA Magazine Launching Day, where the participants will be speaking on the topic…

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IESU To Hold Orientation for Freshers

Abdulganiyu Azeez reports, The Ilorin Emirate Students Union Usman Danfodio University,Sokoto chapter is set to organize orientation for 100- level students. The orientation, according to the flyer released on Tuesday, 30 May, will take place at A10 lecture hall on Sunday, 4th June, at exactly 10:00am. Themed: “Balancing the four walls of the classroom and…

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UDUS Management Plans Power Outage On Campus

Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has said the university community will experience power outage from the school’s 2.0MW Solar Power Plant. According to a circular dated on Wednesday, 30th August and signed by Engr. Nasiru Abubakar MNSE, the effect would take place from Saturday, 2nd September to Sunday, 3rd of…

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INSECURITY : MANAGEMENT INSTALLS ‘STREETLIGHTS’ AT HOSTEL ENVIRONS Olokooba Abdulwasiu reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has begun the installation of more streetlights at students’ hall of residence and its environs as a way of improving strategies against persistent insecurities on UDUS campus. Speaking with our correspondent, Umar Abukakar explained what he believed…

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Hardship: Students’ Financial Burden Worsen in Danfodiyo as Management Increases Hostel Fee

By Shamsudeen Abubakar Students at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) are now grappling with an unexpected financial burden after the school management announced a hike in hostel fees for residents staying in the university’s halls of residence. Before this, a student was paying ₦15,000 for a hostel which accommodates eight students per room. However, with…

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SU Elcom Releases Eligibility Criteria for 2023 Elections

Abdulkadir Sofiullahi reports    The Students’ Union Electoral Committee(Elcom) of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has Tuesday, 30th May released the eligibility criteria for the 2022/2023 academic session Students’ Union elections. This was contained in a circular signed by the Chairman of the Elcom, Bashir Muhammad Achida. According to the circular, every member of the union…

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The Wisdom Of Our Journalism

By Muhammad Akindele Journalism to some people may seem to be annoying, because they think it focuses on negativity. Not only that, some people think that their privacy is being interrupted during interviews with journalists. However, others perceived it as an integral part of our democracy Journalism has been defined by Wikipedia “as the production…

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