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How Illiteracy Affects our Society

By Yasir Aladodo Illiteracy, defined as the inability to read or write, has far-reaching consequences for society, affecting various aspects of social, economic, and cultural life. One significant impact of illiteracy is the strain it places on education systems. When a substantial portion of the population is illiterate, it burdens educational resources and infrastructure, necessitating…

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LANGUAGE ACQUISITION : A DOUBLE HONOUR IN UDUS  BY : Bamidele Lukman Nigeria is known to  be diverse in nature. A country of numbers of tribes and languages living together despite cultures differ, betoken their ways of life ; a great identity which differentiate an ethnic group  from other. Before I proceed, it is worthwhile…

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UDUS Convocation: Entrepreneurs Left Disappointed by Sparse Attendance, Financial Setbacks

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…

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Kebbi Flood Victims Left to Pick up the Pieces as Government Shirks Responsibility

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….

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Evicted for Highest Bidder: Benji Caretaker Breaches Extant Laws, Throws Students Properties Out in Ruins

By Fathiu Jimoh When Mujibu Olasunkanmi, a 200-level Political Science student, left the campus last October, losing his properties was the last thing that came to his mind. Having a private hostel was enough security for the wares he was leaving behind. However, when Mujibu returned to resume back this year’s January, he was surprised…

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Explainer: What You Need to Know About Current UDUS TP Process

By Isiaq Ibrahim  Recently, there has been confusions and controversies surrounding the process of the Faculty of Education and Extension Services’ Teaching Practice(TP) program for the 2022/2023 academic session. On Tuesday, 25th April, the Chairman of TP, Doctor Abbas Mahmud released a statement that students should report to their various departmental TP coordinators with their…

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