By Habeeb Olokooba I think it’s time for us to make clear the fine distinction between the popular public relations, which currently pervades our journalism, and the true journalism we initially promised to hold. Perhaps there is a fundamental need to school ourselves on what journalism is and what it is not – and ought…
By Meikudi Ashiat In 1960 when Nigeria was redeemed from the jaws of British gaol, we danced that the son of our father would right the wrong, we jubilated that our entitlement would bequeath to us, and we rejoiced that prosperity, the safety of self, freedom, empowerment to all and sundry would become flourished. The…
By Mutalib Jibril A few days back, I stumbled upon a post about two graduates from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, who went for a job interview. On getting to the venue, they started interrogating some workers in the organization about the qualifications of the interviewer. Unfortunately, the interviewer overheard their conversations and prepared to daze…
By Mutalib Jibril Consistency is powerful, not only in writing but in all aspects of life. The more you write, the better you become. Similarly, the more you read, the more ideas flow. I resonate with these statements. Revisiting past writing often brings a bittersweet feeling. Noticing mistakes and areas for improvement can be challenging,…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen Northern institutions like UDUS where temperature regularly climbs above 40 degrees Celsius, face challenges due to climate change—impacting students’ daily routines. For this, the members of Junior Chamber International-UDUS, along with other dedicated students took matters into their own hands in July morning, launching green initiatives to maintain a cool environment and…
By Habeeb Olokooba Idris Teleti is a 300-level political science student at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto embodies the Danfodites’ spirit of passion for extracurricular activities. Channeling his classroom knowledge into real-world experience, Idris ventured into politics while nurturing a deep admiration for journalism. Determined to pursue both his passions, he skillfully juggled the dual…
Abdulrahman Yahaya Reports The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) branch, has honored and celebrated the outgoing vice Chancellor and 20 retired lecturers of the university. Held at the university auditorium on July 10, 2024, the event not only aimed at honoring the retirees but also featured a valedictory lecture….
By Muhammed Akindele A recent post by Daily Trust regarding the SAMOA Agreement has caused some uproar across Nigeria. The report claimed the agreement, signed by the Federal government of Nigeria, contained clauses promoting LGBTQ+ rights. This sparked controversy, particularly among those whose religion doesn’t align with it. However, the problem lies not with the…
By Mutalib Jibril We are now in the 21st century filled with Gen Z and Gen Alphas. This is a time where virtually everything has been computerized and mechanized. We have become accustomed to easier ways of doing things, making the traditional way of life gradually obsolete and prone to extinction. This is a good…
By Abidiesin Rohsheedah For those that are at home, they can say home is the best place to be. Yet for somebody like me who stays during the holiday, we can just console ourselves with the fact that we are no longer youngsters. So comfort zones, the ones we used to know, are not in…
