By Bashirat Durojaye That word ‘Danfodite’ is an epithet name for Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto’s student. However, the colloquial word ‘jambito’ is a welcoming rhyme for newly admitted students. A nickname that points new students out in the crowd. Perhaps, because of their weird questions and behavior they always display on campus. I’m Durojaye Bashirat…
By Shereefdeen Ahmad Arsenal held their nerves to claim a 3-2 victory over Tottenham in the North Londerby on Sunday, maintaining the top spot in the Premier League title race. The Gunners ran riot on the Spurs with a blasting three-goal lead, completely taking charge of the game before the break. Mikel Arteta’s men hit…
By Mutalib Jibril As summer begins, mangoes are now abundant in markets. While some of these mangoes are delicious, others can be disappointingly bland. With the demand for mangoes on the rise, sellers, and vendors are eager to maximize profits during this season. Unfortunately, it has come to light that many use harmful chemicals to…
By: Mutalib Jubril In Sokoto, when the cold Harmattan season hits, students on campus face a funny dilemma. The dusty hallways turn into a playground for students dealing with the chilly weather, making their daily routines, like taking showers, quite a spectacle. As the Harmattan winds sweep through Sokoto, the campus takes on a mystical…
Habeeb Olokooba reports The students Union Executives through the Sport Director have proposed a total sum of money worth 4.5 million naira in order to make some renovations, Organize games and some other facilities. This Project, according to Muftau Ibrahim the sport director of the students Union, was meant to bring back to life the dead…
By Shamsudeen Abubakar Despite the intervention made towards the end of the second semester of the last session, the resident of Zamfara hostel, at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), was gripped by another water crisis, which subjected many of them to using dirty and unclean water for their daily needs. This sparked many concerns among…
Abdullateef Abdullahi reports The PEN PRESS outfit published a report on Saturday with the claim that Hammed Yusuf Akinteye popularly known as Broda Shagi has nothing less than ten cases and reports of violence in the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto’s security custody. Hammed Yusuf Akinteye( Broda Shagi) is one of the contestants for the office…
Shamsudeen Abubakar reports The Nigerian Universities Engineering Student Association (NUESA), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto Chapter has invited the general public to the inter-level football competition. According to the flyer, the football match is scheduled for Friday, 3rd May at the school stadium, with 400 level facing against 500 level, kicking off at 4:30 pm. In…
Usmanu Danfodiyo University In the wake of yesterday’s celebration of Nigeria’s distinctive qualities, today unveils a nation grappling with formidable challenges. Lives, regrettably, find themselves undervalued amidst internal security crises, orchestrated by powerful bandit forces. Within the hallowed halls of public universities, students’ personal spheres bear the brunt of unwelcome disruptions, transforming each…
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…
