By Taofeek Bolaji For anybody who is conversant with how resumptions have always been in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, will argue not the fact that late resumption has become an embraced tradition by the students of the university. Students resume very late after holidays for the commencement of every session or semester. Customarily, every stretch…
By Rofat Abdulsalam Gratitude is the act of exhibiting gracefulness and appreciation. It is associated with several mental and physical health benefits. Expressing gratitude entails gestures of kindness, warmth, and generosity Gratitude can also be viewed as a transformative force that holds power in shaping life and improves overall happiness. When an attitude of gratitude…
By Mutalib Jibril Have you ever felt a sudden twinge in your back, experienced a sharp pain in your chest, or noticed unusual fatigue? Did you rush to your favorite search engine to find out what might be wrong? You could be a patient of “Dr. Google.” Despite good intentions, your search can quickly…
By Taofeeq Imam After a weary lecture-day, Akinlola Gboyega returned to his apartment at Oceanic Villa. Exhausted and frustrated over the thought of having to prepare for a continuous assessment the next morning, he waited for light to pop up. His phone battery was running down, and it could not sustain him…
By: Raji Toheeb Every disappointment is a blessing” proved its veracity in my life one Saturday morning in October 2023. As a linguistics student well-versed in semantics, where words must hold true meaning, I often struggled to grasp the authenticity of such aphorisms. Prepared for an academic journey to the caliphate, I packed my bags…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The management of Abdullah Fodiyo Library, the main library complex of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has extended its operation hours to 10:00pm from 6:00pm on weekdays. This equally applies to the Medical library and the Law library within the university. According to a circular released on Friday, 27th May and signed by…
As the scorching sun beats down on our school, the question arises: are our solar panels truly serving their purpose? Should we label them as non-functional, or perhaps acknowledge that they are unable to sufficiently power our needs during daylight hours? Living in a state known for its sunshine, we expect our solar panels…
By Olayiwola Ridwan Let me recount my past and present experiences as illustrative guides. There was a woman called Mummy Ahmad in my residence back then in Ede, Osun State. She was/is a provisions seller whose shop is just a stone throw to where I lived. It is a student area, as the residence is…
By Habeeb Olokooba The Story of Jawad It was late in the night when birds had gone to sleep and the darkness crept in, the shininess of the moon served as the only source of light that shone brightly as I returned from class with a friend after a tiring day of reading. Our jump…
By Abdulkadir Sofiullahi Babatunde Abdulrasheed, a 500-level student of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has become a regular customer at the school clinic. Though he does not have an assignment with the clinic, anyone who visits there regularly would not hesitate to label Abdulrasheed as a staff member in the clinic. The reason for his frequent…
