By Abdulmajid Mutunji A journey between life or death happens closely all over the North West, particularly Zamfara, and most especially Gusau – the capital city of Zamfara– and Dansadau, Maru south. It is a journey of not more than 100km but the road is occupied by bandits who carry out malicious and unwanted killings…
By Habeeb Olokooba There are many ebullient dreams to be visualized as upcoming afrobeats artists. While some will come to life, some will remain mere dreams, better not dreams. But follow your dreams, they say, even though it might be your biggest nightmare. The fast rising afrobeats star, Crown Uzama popularly known as Shalipoppi, who…
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: Abdulwahab Abdulmalik Hard drugs and alcohol have been the major reason for high mortality among young people. It is believed, with the help of research, that about 320 people die per hour in the world. Alcohol continues to be the most absorbed and misused psychoactive substance among young adults, despite the negative repercussions it…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Law Students Society (LSS) Judiciary of Faculty of law in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has called the newly admitted students of the faculty to the Caliphate bar. The program, coupled with orientation ceremony conducted in collaboration with the Caliphate Law Clinic, National Association of Muslim Law Students(NAMLAS) and the Executive arm…
By: Amanatullahi Yusuf Yusuf Al Imam’s heart danced with joy upon learning of the convocation’s grand finale at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Envisioning the vast opportunities amidst over 22,000 graduating students– he and five other entrepreneurs eagerly boarded separate buses, each costing a substantial 18,050 naira. Their journey…
By Maryam Abdullahi I laid down in my wooden bed, all dressed, as it was only ten more minutes before sheshi would arrive, as usual he comes at exactly 12 noon, while I had my eyes fixed on the sluggish wall clock, I heard footsteps followed by a collective thumping guffaw, heavily, a slender voice…
Abdulrazaq Kamaldeen reports Road to Bakassi hostel at night The residents of Bakassi hostel, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have been grappling with the distressing absence of functional street lights along the road stretching from the Faculty of Law to the Faculty of Agriculture. The persistent darkness in this area has left people in fear,…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen In a twist of fate, Suliat Ayomide, a 300-level Biochemistry student at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), felt a surge of relief wash over her. The long hours of studying, and the nerve-wracking moments in the exam hall—all culminated in the critical moment of liberation. However, amidst the jubilation of completing her…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The office of the Dean of Students’ Affairs, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokotoas has given its official approval for a two-day training program organized by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR). Dated November 30, the official letter of approval was signed by the Secretary to the Dean of Students’ Affairs, Isah A….
