Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports Following the directive issued by the federal government, the management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto has declared Monday 25th and Tuesday, 26th December as public holidays in celebration of Christmas. Additionally, Monday, January 4th, 2024 as a public holiday to mark New Year. The announcement, as contained in a circular released and…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen Security has been one of the most indispensable necessities for mankind. Guarding privacy and ensuring the safety of dear ones has remained an ancient culture for a man. Therefore, it is a must-do for any government to protect the lives and properties of its citizens. But the issue of security in Nigeria…
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…
By Hussain Wahab It is May, and, in a community somewhere in the world, the sun is shining brightly, and the temperature is hot. The skins of residents are very dry as if they do not have access to the life-saving substance known as water. This is Mugadi Gari in Koko Besse/Maiyama Federal Constituency of…
By Jumoke Esuola That night, after visiting the bathroom three times to cool the heat that had been boiling her body, Joy Enoch buried herself in a mosquito net to avoid going to the school clinic with a malaria complaint the following morning. The occupant of IA Hall of Residence applied all her strength to…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen “My initial attempt in securing admission in 2021 at federal university Wukari(FUWUKARI) Taraba state proved in vain. But my attempt in 2023/2024 admission to Udus resulted in a positive outcome” Said Khalid, an aspirant of common and Islamic law at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Oyelowo Khalid had patiently waited for years before…
By Iorgboko Michael General Studies (GST) courses, as the name suggests, are courses set out for the general students irrespective of their course of study. These courses are special courses designed for special purposes. They are of different subjects, and are aimed at introducing some peculiar areas of study to the students. Therefore, a…
By Muheeb Mashood In the gripping tales of struggling to survive, students recounted how they were compelled to purchase sachet water as a result of inadequate flow of water, despite financial hardship in the country. It was a Thursday evening around 8:00 pm, the atmosphere was busy as the environment of Jubril Aminu, one of…
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,…
Mutalib Jibril The ear is a complex organ responsible for the sense of hearing and the maintenance of balance in the body. It consists of three main parts: the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. It is an indispensable organ that enables hearing, balance, communication, safety, and the appreciation of sound. Its…
