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From Jubilation to Blues: Travails of UDUS Student Photographer

By: Muhammed Akindele In a twist of fate on the auspicious afternoon of December 9, 2023, Abdulsamad Mayowa, a cherished photographer at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, found himself plummeting from jubilation to victimhood during the induction ceremony of medical students at the university’s auditorium. For him, the vibrant atmosphere filled with festive spirit, came to an…

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Education Faculty Issues Directive for Pending Projects Submission

Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The Faculty of Education and Extension Services (FEES), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has directed the concerned students of the faculty who have not yet completed their projects to liaise with their supervisors for the submission. According to the memo released and signed by Prof. H. S. Abubakar, Head of Department, Educational Foundations,…

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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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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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Achievement Through Admission Challenge: The Story of Rasheedat Olamide

By Sulaiman Aishat In the realm of academic pursuits, encountering challenges is a common occurrence. These difficulties can range from financial constraints to misinformation about educational institutions, and more. While such hurdles can either pave the way for success or thwart one’s aspirations, my story exemplifies how failure to secure admission led to numerous achievements….

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NAMLAS-UDUS to Attend 18th National Conference

Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The Nigeria Association of Muslim Law Students (NAMLAS), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has set to participate in the 18th national conference for muslim law students. The event, in collaboration with the National headquarter of the association, will be held for four days, starting from Wednesday, 25th to Saturday, 28th, October at Minna,…

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Yusuf Akinteye: Through Ridges of a Single Mother, Akinteye’s Rough Voyage to First Class

By Rasheedat Abidiesin and Habibullah Temako In 2019, on the voyage of academic excellence, Hamad Yusuf Akinteye (Shaggy), a recent first class graduate from the department of Public Administration, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), has unwavering determination to graduate with a first class result since his secondary school days—rise and bright among his colleagues like…

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Fàyàwó (Smuggling

By: Abdulmalik Abdulwahab In the historical era shrouded in darkness, predating the enlightenment of secret knowledge, smuggling was a prevalent practice dating back to the 13th century. In 1275 England, medieval smuggling primarily revolved around evading high taxes on exports like wool and hides. Merchants, seeking to bypass trade restrictions, engaged in smuggling various goods,…

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