By Raji Toheeb In Islam, there is sanctity to some four months in the Hijjrah calendar over others. However, this sanctity varies according to the divine will of Allah. Dhul Qa’dah is one of the sacred months where the initiation of fighting is prohibited. Then, Dhul Hijjah was the month of Arafat and Hajj. For…
By Muheeb Mashood Judiciary is the third arms of government saddled with the responsibilities of interpreting the law, settling disputes and making adjudications. It remains one of the indispensable wings in democratic settings, and at large any system of governance thriving to achieve peace and justice. The powers of the judiciary in Nigeria are vested…
By Bashir Turawa Dear Honourable, I hope this meets you well. I was one of the electoral officers at your polling unit in the last students’ Union election in which you were elected as one of the members representing the Faculty of Science at the Students’ Representatives’ Assembly. With the number of votes cast by…
Abdulmajid Mutunji reports The Sokoto State Students Association(SOSSA), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto’s chapter has appointed a committee for the scholarship verification exercise of the 2022/2023 academic session. This was contained in a circular released by the association and signed by its staff advisers, Comrade Achida M.B and Comrade Tambari I.W. The committee, according to the…
Abdulrahman Yahyah reports The Students Union Caretaker Committee at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, led by Comrade Abdullahi Sanusi, has gifted a motorcycle to Mal. Nasir Muhammad, a hostel electrician, in recognition of his efforts. Mallam Nasir Muhammad, widely known among students for his tireless work repairing electrical issues both in Jubril Aminu and Bakassi hostels,…
By Mutalib Jibril Junk food refers to a food that contains high levels of fats, salt or sugar, and lacks nutrients such as fibre, vitamins and minerals. Examples include shawarma, suya, boli, burger, White bread, pizza, candies, chocolates, chips, cakes, etc. Grabbing a quick snack while en route workplace, hospitals, markets among others has an…
By Muheeb Mashood Who could have predicted that the Belgian forward, Eden Hazard would retire as a professional footballer after 16-years of trial at the age of 32? The superstar was expected to enjoy a culmination of his career in Madrid with his thrilling performance, prior to his move to the Spanish side. Instead, the…
By Nawwas Adam The Holy Month of Ramadan heralds profound implications- both spiritual and physical: ranging from daily schedules to patterns of conduct. Its influence on society is just beyond measure. To begin with, an exhibition of pure gestures of courtesy and openheartedness, treating equally people of other faiths in a spirit of bonhomie, ensuring…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto has released some notification of results for the 2020/2021 graduates students. According to a circular released through the Office of Registrar, Academic Division, six programmes have their notification of results ready for collection. “This is to inform 2020/2021 graduates that notification of results for the…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen “Before I was gifted a bike, I used to trek from my village, Gidan Ruwa, to the school’s various hostels from Monday to Sunday and after the long trek, I did feel pain in my heels,” recounted Mallam Nasiru Muhammad Mallam Nasiru Muhammad, a dedicated hostel electrician at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto,…
