By: Muhammed Akindele Nigeria is a country known for its rich diversity of ethnic groups, with Hausa/Fulani, Yoruba, and Igbo being the major ones. Despite my clear Yoruba heritage, I’ve frequently encountered the misperception that I belong to the Fulani ethnic group. This confusion isn’t entirely unexpected, given certain physical attributes that I possess, such…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The Female Support Association (FSA), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has invited the general public to the launching ceremony of her event tagged ‘Day Care’. According to a flier released by the association, the ceremony will be held on Monday, 17th July 2023 at Early Child Care Development Education (ECCDE) Center, UDUS permanent…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The Students’ Union of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has set to stage a native fest for the 2022/2023 academic session. The event, in collaboration with Inspector Turawa and Friends’ Tour (ITFT), will be held on Sunday, 2nd July 2023 at IBB center by 9:00am. According to a flier released from the office…
By: Hussain Wahab At 16-year-old, Maryam Abdullateef became one of the best female football players in Nurudeen Grammar School Ogbomoso, a dream she hoped to nurture into becoming like the professional Nigerian footballer and Barcelona striker, Asisat Oshoala. Upon her admission into Usmanu Danfodiyo University for a 5 year’s course in 2019, the 24-year-old thought…
By Fathiu Jimoh After a demanding day of lectures, Ibrahim Usmanu Ayinde, a 200-level Law student, decided to visit a friend residing in the ’80K’ private hostel on campus. Braving the scorching midday sun, intense enough to roast corn, he hurried from his residence. Upon arrival, Ibrahim was taken aback by the deplorable state of…
Muhammed Akindele reports The Intellectual Property Law Club, Usumanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (IPLC-UDUSOK) has announced the new executives who will serve a one-section tenure. It can be recalled that the club had earlier called for applications from interested students, following which shortlisted candidates were invited for interviews. In the recent announcement, Abdulrahman Ibrahim Ojo, a…
By: Shamsudeen Abubakar Beclouded with turns of fate on a Sunday afternoon. Gidan Marayu was settled due to the Sokoto scorching sun that gripped the village, and compelled the residents to take shade inside their rooms. The arrival of the Rotaract Club of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, unfolded a transformative story on the villagers. Jamilu…
By Amidat Ahmad The recent increase in bus fare from ₦100 to ₦150, effective from September 20th, certainly raises important issues that warrant discussion. This change appears to be a direct response to economic factors and policies surrounding fuel subsidy and the subsequent hike in fuel prices. On September 20th, we witnessed a sudden and,…
By Bashirat Durojaye A four-day journalism training program was planned by the Center for Journalism Innovation Development (CJID) for mass communication students and campus journalists at Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Sokoto. As part of the registration procedures, prospective applicants were required to prepare and submit a 100-word piece on the subject of “The importance of…
UDUS ELECTION RESULTS By: Adebisi Isaac Result of A 40 Used 60, non-used 40 Total ballot is 100 *President* Mai Jamaa 12 Kalgoorlie 32 Waliyi: 12 Invalid : 4 VP II Haidara : 36 S. S kirfi 5 Alfarooq: 13 Invalid : 6 Fin. Sec. Sardauna: 24 G. Sule: 34 Invalid :2 Sales Director. Kankara…
