By Rasheedat Abidiesin As the day emerged like a forceful storm, Zainab Isiaka, a 300 level student of political science, wore a disturbing look. The reason which she will later narrate to this reporter. In her right hand was a bucket and the left? Akimbo. Zainab reminisced on how easy life at her hostel —80k…
By Safwan Abubakar On a sweltering afternoon, the scorching sun beat down on Jabiru Sani Koli, a final-year student of Curriculum Studies. Sweat dripped from his hair, trickling down his jawline like rivulets of water. Jabir struggled to connect to his online class, but the poor network made it almost impossible. Frustration set in as…
By Shamsudeen Abubakar As the evening sun’s warmth waned, casting a golden glow over the Bakasi hostel, Jabir Sani, a final year student of Educational Foundations Department, sat outside, with his eyes fixed intently on his phone. His face, once radiant with joy, now seemed drained of color, his smile replaced by a deep frown…
By Raheem Anifa In a society where women are often discouraged from pursuing careers in male-dominated fields, Muhammad Habibat Sani, a 500-Level Law student at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, has faced intense ridicule and backlash for her bold decision to become a journalist. Habibat’s passion for journalism is driven by her conviction that the profession…
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…
By Rasheedat Abidiesin “I cannot wake up to cook for my husband,” Echoed the voice of a GenZ feminist. “I can’t even wake up to cook for my own father, because I didn’t come to life to cook for men,” these are the phrases of feminists on Twitter. Personally, I feel like it’s only a…
By Aisha Sulaiman When we are talking about the role played by Nollywood in this century, we can’t be diverse from cultural enrichment. Nollywood often showcases diverse cultural practices and promotes national identity by exposing cultural attires and fabrics like Ankara, Adire, and Aso-Oke in their movies. It serves as a platform for cultural transmission…
By Rasheedat Abidiesin Nana Fridaus Sadiq, a 400-level law student of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, wore her Qimar (long hijab) as she walked briskly through the narrow arcade that led to the mosque from her hostel room in DV. In no time, she already met up with her roommates who had earlier left her behind….
By Shamsudeen Abubakar In the Nigerian Hausa communities, Ramadan is not just a time of fasting and prayer, it is a season of stories, laughter, and vibrant cultural expression. Among the cherished traditions that breathe life into these sacred nights is “Tashe,” an age-old performance art that transforms streets into stages, children into storytellers, and…
By Shamsudeen Abubakar Nura Sanusi, a 400-level Educational Foundations student, stepped out of a toilet near BO9 Lecture-hall, taking a deep breath of the warm air. He savored the atmosphere for a moment, but his expression soon turned somber, reflecting his concern about the toilet’s deplorable state. “I couldn’t stand the smell when I entered…
