By Mutolib Jubril In the bustling markets of Nigeria, the sight of vibrant fruits can be enchanting, but behind this facade lies a growing concern— the rampant use of artificial ripening agents. This prevalent use of chemicals like calcium carbide has surged significantly due to market demands and profit motives. Fruit vendors often rely on…
WHY FRESHERS ANXIOUSLY AWAITS MATRICULATION DAY By: Abdulwasiu Abdulmujeeb It is not a strange fact that there exist in the first semester calendar of tertiary institution, a matriculation season that signifies the official acceptance of fresher’s into the university and in turn they will all be a bonafide students As new admitted students of Usmanu…
By Amanatullah Yusuf Shuaib Fatima finds herself caught in a balancing act between her academic pursuits and fasting. Her mornings are always dedicated to classes, but the fast-induced headaches often disrupt her study routine. Fatima grapples with the challenge of lecturing amidst a demanding schedule that includes transitioning between her hostel and classes, all while…
Amanatullah Ismail writes When Salama started menstruating, she enjoyed using the sanitary pad given to her by an organistion who had visited their school for a menstrual sensitisation. Unfortunately, after the pack given to her finished, her parents then introduced the usage of rag. “I was introduced to rags as my parents couldn’t afford…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Entrepreneurship Club, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) has officially released the nomination form for its prestigious Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), award, and dinner night for the year 2022/2023 academic session. The GEW event is designed to honor and celebrate the remarkable achievements and invaluable contributions of entrepreneurs who have left an…
Muhammed Akindele reports The National Association of Kwara State Law Students (NAKLAS), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto chapter has on Friday, December 22nd, celebrated its annual day and Inaugurated new executives for the 2023/2024 academic session. The event, held at LC2 lecture hall, Faculty of Law, main campus, brought together the indigenous students of Kwara State…
ERRAND-OF-NO-RETURN: Curbing Duping, Cheating, ‘Riding’ In Danfodiyo Varsity Hostels By: Taoheed A. Adegbite From her restless ankles, forced by every features of her body to assuage from running, resulted to jumping. No doubt, the day had been good to her. Beneath her toes were aged colour-riot slippers, with which she trailed the path of a…
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: Muhammed Akindele Nigeria is a country known for its rich diversity of ethnic groups, with Hausa/Fulani, Yoruba, and Igbo being the major ones. Despite my clear Yoruba heritage, I’ve frequently encountered the misperception that I belong to the Fulani ethnic group. This confusion isn’t entirely unexpected, given certain physical attributes that I possess, such…
Mutalib Jibril The ear is a complex organ responsible for the sense of hearing and the maintenance of balance in the body. It consists of three main parts: the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. It is an indispensable organ that enables hearing, balance, communication, safety, and the appreciation of sound. Its…
