Despite warnings from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) about the impending floods, the Kebbi State government failed to take adequate measures to prevent or mitigate the impact of the disaster. This negligence resulted in widespread flooding, which caused significant loss of life, property, and livelihoods. SHEREEFDEEN AHMAD reports….
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 Yisau Babatunde On a calm harmattan morning, the Taekwondo court in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) felt empty and cold, with the cemented floor dusty and tattered. A single training bag lay on the floor, looking forgotten in the quiet morning. Jamiu (surname withheld over fear of victimization), a Taekwondo athlete, described the situation…
By: Abdullateef Abdullahi Is it because I don’t engage in “Morocco”, or perhaps because I’m too ugly to attract a campus lover? I’ve witnessed, but never experienced, the humiliation of two lovebirds making out under the canopy of campus trees, only to be embarrassed when security chases them away. Don’t these lovers ever get tired?…
By Abubakar Shamsudeen As the sun rises on the 1st of October, Nigerians across the nation awaken with a sense of pride and anticipation. It is a day that holds great significance, marking the anniversary of Nigeria’s hard-fought independence from colonial rule. The air is filled with a palpable sense of patriotism as the…
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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…
Asiat Meikudi reports The Supreme Court of Nigeria has on Friday, 3rd March, declared that the old N200, N500, and N1000 notes will remain legal tender till 31st December 2023. Having observed the controversy and suffering triggered by the currency revamping, the apex court in a judgment reversed the order of the Central Bank of…
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…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports In a moment of relief and joy, the residents of Kwankwosiyah (Kano Hall) female hostel at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), rejoiced over the restoration of electricity after enduring nearly a month of darkness. The restoration of power on Thursday, September 7th, 2023, brought smiles and comfort to the faces of the…
