Hussain Kehinde Wahab Nigeria is a country with a population of over 200 million people, making it the most populous country in Africa. Despite its abundant natural resources, Nigeria is plagued with several security and humanitarian challenges. These challenges have affected the economic, social, and political development of the country. However, journalism has a critical…
MATTERS AFFECTING WOMEN IN THE RECENT TIME By: Maryam Abdullahi Series of thorough conducted survey as connected to certain degrading challenges that affect women in the present century has revealed in supplement, idolatry writings and recent studies; that in all ramifications, women are confronted with physical, social, economical, political, emotional, and social…
Jumoke Esuola and Habeeb Olokooba report The students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, have expressed deep grief over scarcity of the new Naira notes on campus. The situation has made it difficult for them to access the necessary items needed such as handouts, foodstuffs and others, because vendors have started rejecting…
EXAMINATION BLUES: How GST Mass Failure Hits UDUS Students Olokooba Abdulwasiu reports While many students would consider a Computer Based Test (CBT) for the General Studies (GST) exam and see it as a technological advancement, students of the Faculty of Arts and Education, respectively, have no good impression about it. They have, unscrupulously, been ‘endowed’…
By Mutalib Jibril Everyone coming to UDUS should have been informed about the current season, considering the prevailing hot weather in Sokoto and temperature is now over 40°c. I can vividly recall that when I was told about the extreme weather conditions of Sokoto state, I thought it was just an overstatement of the…
By Mutalib Jibril Nigerians with health challenges are in grave danger as the prices of medicines are now beyond the reach of most people. The situation is becoming worse by the day as major pharmaceutical companies are folding up their operations in Nigeria because the environment is gradually becoming difficult. The mass exodus of Medical…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto is set to stage its monthly presentation. According to a flyer released on Friday, 14th July, the presentation will be held on Sunday, 20th July at the new UDUTH Auditorium by 9:00 am prompt. Themed: “’Seven steps to Diabetic cure: A self-case study” would…
By Muhammed Akindele As protests swept across Nigeria, the academic lives of students in universities nationwide faced severe disruptions. Schools nearing resumption have had to delay their opening dates, while others have suspended ongoing academic calendars entirely—all to protect the safety of students and staff during these turbulent times. Universities such as BUK have suspended…
By Alqasim Gbemisola Once upon a time, in a small town far away, there was a high school that was struggling to keep up with the times. The school was old and running -down, and many of the teachers were using outdated methods of instruction. The students were bored and disengaged, and their performance on…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports In a moment of relief and joy, the residents of Kwankwosiyah (Kano Hall) female hostel at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), rejoiced over the restoration of electricity after enduring nearly a month of darkness. The restoration of power on Thursday, September 7th, 2023, brought smiles and comfort to the faces of the…
