Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The Centre for Journalists Innovation and Development (CJID) has shortlisted Abdullateef Abdullahi, Editor-In-Chief of The News Digest Press and Hussain Wahab, The president of the National Association of Campus journalism (NACJ) of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto for the 2024 UDEME U-Monitors cohort. UDEME is an accountability project established by the Centre of…
By Ismail Amanatullah I remembered drinking pure water that day. The real big boys drink, a period where most students have limited cash on them, it shows who the real big boys are because we’d be the only ones to afford it by then. The rest could rush to the ever ‘steady…
By Abdulmalik Abdulwahab Olutimin Ilenre, a young graduate of History and International studies from Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo state, set all his academic records on fire due to the formidable challenges posed by unemployment. This was contained in a video surface on the social media where Ilenre set his degree testimony, National Youth Service Corp…
By Habibullah Temako It was one dismal Monday morning when the highway opened its day with a hazardous mix of speeding motorists, veering cyclists and vulnerable pedestrians, alongside Faculty of Law, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. Then dris Yahaya, a 300-Level student, was spotted standing at one side of the road, wondering how to exercise thoroughfares…
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….
Akaje Maimunat and Uasir Aladodo report The English and Literary Studies Students Association, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Chapter has on Wednesday, 15th November, 2023 launched the first edition magazine of the department. The launching, which took place at the University auditorium main campus, has the presence of personalities like the university Vice Chancellor, the Dean…
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…
In Celebration of My Co-Morocco Patronizer By Bashir Turawa I find it painful that I have a lot to say today but time won’t permit me due to tight schedule and as a matter of fact, today is Saturday. My Ilorin friends know what today means. “Owanbe”. Without giving much ado, I’ll love to have…
By Habibullah Temako In the sweltering heat of a typical morning at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Saidu Muawiya, a 300-Level Business Administration student, found himself in a familiar predicament—waiting in line for a chance to use the bathroom. This has been the custom of his compound. As he stood on the queue, Muawiya, realising he…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports In a bid to conduct the Students Union presidential election in the 2022/2023 academic session, the management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has declared Thursday, 8th June, as lecture free day. According to the circular released, signed by the Dean of Students’ Affairs, Professor Umar Aliyu and dated 7th June 2023, the…
