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…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports Muhammad Shamsudeen Umar, the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee (CTC) for Students’ Union, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has voluntarily resigned from the office. This was contained in a letter titled ‘Voluntary Resignation’ and addressed to the office of the Vice Chancellor and the Dean Students Affairs on Friday, 26th May, 2023….
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has on Friday, 1st September, released the names of the new Students’ Union Caretaker Committee, after dissolving the elected executives and the Students’ Representative Assembly, SRA. Recall that school management, in a circular dated 28th August announced the dissolution of the SU Executives and SRA…
Abdulkadir Sofiullahi reports The Nigeria Sociological and Anthropological Student Association (NSASA), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has held an orientation program for the newly admitted students of the department. The program which was coupled with awards presentation and aimed at enlightening the freshers on thier academic journey in the department, took place on Friday, 21st July…
By Usman Adam In 2017, When Ismail Aliyu was offered admission to study Political Science at Usmanu Dandiyo University, Sokoto, the thought of graduating with first class honor never crossed him—perhaps after coming in contact with the story that no one has ever bagged first class honor from the department. Two years after the establishment…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports A 300-level law student of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Akinsola Abdulganiyu Alao, has been appointed as the new Hult Prize campus director for 2024. His appointment, according to a congratulatory mail received by Abdulganiu on Monday, 21st August, involves facilitating training and inspiring youth how to overcome world’s biggest challenges both within…
By Mutalib Jibril Recently, I came across a post listing the ten most useless courses to study in Nigeria and the ten best courses to study. While this perspective might hold some truth due to the limited employment opportunities for certain courses in Nigeria, I disagree with labeling any course as useless. As long as…
By Abdurrahim Ibrahim It was an early hour on a July day, Maryam Umar, a 300-level Law student, woke up with the usual passion to have a delicious meal. As an average Danfodite, Maryam is not of the rich class whose cravings span across different dishes from the fancy restaurants that define Sokoto’s culinary landscape….
By Muneer Yaqub Today, I am excited. For the voice of my pen that rumbled a few days ago, seems to have been heard. The outcry of our underdogs has been harkened to, eventually. The people spoke, my pen stroke; barriers broke. Who then says the pen is not mightier than a thousand…
By Muheeb Mashood Leicester City have been relegated from the English Premier League following a dreadful campaign that saw the Foxes finishing 18th on the 2022/2023 standings. The mysterious movement of the team shocked the sporting world over the mammoth eminence achieved by the club within a decade. Becoming a League One winner, the club…
