By Abdullah Yusuf Nigeria, a country otherwise known as the Giant of Africa having mental health issues is quite saddening but not surprising. The rate of it has slowly but steadily grown over the decade and should be approached sensitively to avoid the spread of it wider than it already is. With a view to…
Safety within the university hostels should never be negotiable. However, the recent surge in attacks attributed to Yarinya Girls in the female hostels of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) signals a disturbing development that demands urgent attention from both the university management and security authorities. The group referred to as Yarinya Girls in UDUS…
By Isiaq Ibrahim In the realm of academic excellence, there exists a narrative that transcends the ordinary, a story of Garba Ahmad, a distinguished graduate of Sociology from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, whose remarkable journey to a 4.59 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) over four years stands as a testament to the power of ambition…
By Lamid Azeez Chelsea FC hosts Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, to record not only a win but also an overwhelmingly sensational comeback which attracts a big blow over Manchester United. The match begins with an early goal, a 4-minute goal from Conor Gallagher, through a low cutback cross from Nesto, which puts Onana on…
By Aisha Sulaiman When we are talking about the role played by Nollywood in this century, we can’t be diverse from cultural enrichment. Nollywood often showcases diverse cultural practices and promotes national identity by exposing cultural attires and fabrics like Ankara, Adire, and Aso-Oke in their movies. It serves as a platform for cultural transmission…
By Oyelowo Khalid At about 10 p.m., when most students settle down to read or rest after lectures, Ahmad Ahmad, a 100-level student at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, often sits outside his hostel room under the night sky, his silent rechargeable fan beside him and sweat running down his face. Inside his room, the…
By Rofiat Abdulkadir As often echoed in our community, particularly by today’s teenagers, the sentiment persists that “school is a scam.” However, my response to this common saying is a resounding “No.” I can provide numerous reasons to support this perspective. Let me briefly highlight a few of them: First and foremost, school serves…
By Abdullahi Yusuf An inferiority complex is a deep-seated psychological condition in which an individual constantly feels inadequate, incompetent, or less in comparison to others. It is characterized by a persistent sense of self-doubt, low self-esteem, and a belief that one’s worth or abilities are significantly lesser than those of others. Accordingly, people with an…
By Abdullah Tijani “Goooooooooooooooooal,” the land rumbled as the sound of the students watching Nigeria VS Algeria semi-final AFCON reverberated the air. It was at night, everywhere was moony dark. The light from the moon and the rays of the projector that beamed from the projecting football-show to the wall of J Block were the…
By: Amidat Ahmad As opposed to stereotype and popular belief, the menstrual cycle is a remarkable and essential process that is important to the reproductive system in females. This cyclic phenomenon, often stigmatized in various societies, is a fundamental aspect of human physiology. It’s not just about the bleeding; rather, it encompasses a series of…
