By Fathiu Jimoh After a demanding day of lectures, Ibrahim Usmanu Ayinde, a 200-level Law student, decided to visit a friend residing in the ’80K’ private hostel on campus. Braving the scorching midday sun, intense enough to roast corn, he hurried from his residence. Upon arrival, Ibrahim was taken aback by the deplorable state of…
By Muheeb Mashood On the 30th October 2023, seven-times record winner Lionel Messi and Manchester City hitman Erling Haaland are on the driver’s seat to drag the 2023 Ballon d’Or during the grand celebration of the laureate award at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France. Players during the 2022/23 campaign have made it to…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen writes It’s quite unreasonable to take a chance on the lives of students as a result of personal gains. It is a customary practice that most state associations on the soil of UDUS, in a bid to cater to the welfare of its citizens, organize vehicles that will convey them home. Surprisingly, all…
By : Ibrahim Adeyemi and Turawa Bashir Dead or alive? Repressed and depressed by parents or not? These are the controversial queries that filled the social media airwave after the mysterious suicide action taken by Aisha Omolola, a 300 level student of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in her apartment at Samaru, Kaduna state. Omolola was…
By Safiya Shaibu Determination plays a prominent role in shaping the academic performance of students. It is an integral path to adhere to in triumphing academically. Determination is one of the crucial factors that boost students’ performance. Most students lack enthusiasm toward education and this usually flaws their inquisition in pursuing forward. Students perform greatly…
By Mutalib Jibril We are now in the 21st century filled with Gen Z and Gen Alphas. This is a time where virtually everything has been computerized and mechanized. We have become accustomed to easier ways of doing things, making the traditional way of life gradually obsolete and prone to extinction. This is a good…
By Yisau Babatunde On a calm harmattan morning, the Taekwondo court in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) felt empty and cold, with the cemented floor dusty and tattered. A single training bag lay on the floor, looking forgotten in the quiet morning. Jamiu (surname withheld over fear of victimization), a Taekwondo athlete, described the situation…
By Mutalib Jibril Have you ever heard the phrase ‘you are what you eat’? Nowhere is this more applicable than in the realm of breakfast. The foods we choose in the morning can either power us through the day or leave us feeling like we’re running on empty. It’s breakfast, the meal that lays the…
Muhammed Akindele reports Following the directive given by the General Studies (GST) Division over the suspension of Continuous Assessment (CA) for the first semester, 2023/2024 academic session, students have voiced their concerns over the decision. Recall that on Tuesday, 23rd April, the Division of GST released a time-table for the first semester, 2023/2024 academic session…
By Muheeb Mashood Abu Dhabi’s Manchester City have finally realized their European dream after clinching the UEFA Champions League title, thanks to a deserved 1-0 victory against Inter Milan in the final at Istanbul on Saturday. 68th minute Rodri’s sensational goal was all Pep Guardiola needed to complete a remarkable treble, making him the first…
