ONE MAN’S POISON By: Muneer Yaqub An adage says: if you haven’t been to another man’s farm, you’d think your father’s farm is the biggest. There you are, confined within the jurisdiction of your birthplace. You’ve come of age, but the stimulant to make you leave your hometown for somewhere else has not. You…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen Drug abuse has become a pervasive issue that afflicts individuals of all ages and genders, and it’s a global problem experienced by many countries. However, the extent and nature of this problem can vary from one region to another. The abuse of drugs, especially among adolescents aged 10 to 17, has seen…
By Muheeb Mashood On Sunday, 5th January, 2025, an X (formerly Twitter) user, @Unabombaa shared a video showing a celebration by some people in a remote location while partly covered with leaves. Accompanying the post is a caption that the people captured in the video are Yoruba from Ogun, one of the states in Southwestern…
By Mutalib Jibril Medical Students’ Syndrome is also known as Medical Students’ Disease or Second Year Syndrome. This is a psychological condition among medical students who often experience the symptoms of the disease or diseases they are studying. They feel they have developed and often have symptoms of the conditions they have been studying. For…
Abdulmalik Abdulwahab reports The former Editor-in-Chief of the News Digest Press and 400-level Law student has emerged as the new President of the National Association of Campus Journalists, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. The announcement was made on Sunday, 27th of October, 2024, after a thorough screening and interview process by the NACJ Transition Committee. Shereefdeen…
By: Amidat Ahmad Ever stepped into the corridors of the female hostels? Picture this: overflowing waste bins, dustbins surrounded by debris, and a pungent odor hanging in the air. What lies beyond these scenes of neglect? “Despite efforts by hostel management to provide adequate waste disposal facilities, the lack of conscientious usage by student residents…
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 Fathiu Jimoh It was a typical evening at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), around 6:30 PM. After a grueling marathon lecture, Abdullahi Aisha, a 200-level English student, headed to a classroom, hoping to get some reading done before returning to her hostel. As was her daily routine.However, for many students finding a conducive environment…
By: Aisha Jimoh In contemporary society, women grapple with ingrained notions of inferiority, contending with societal expectations that confine them to predetermined roles. This struggle is particularly pronounced among women journalists in Africa, who not only face heightened risks compared to their male counterparts but also navigate the delicate balance between career aspirations and societal…
By: Muneer Yaqub Moved, so seconded; the motion of action. Charged, the “Orubebes” of the House quickly went to work. They flew into a rage. Things fell apart, apologies to Achebe. Chants of “Greatest Nigerian students!” rented the air, with ardor. Aluta Sabotage, so it seemed. But, fortunately, there was…
