By Shehu Uthman Deep within Ilorin, Kwara State, Ilorin Waka is a popular Islamic-oriented Yoruba musical genre. It is common among regular Yoruba homosapiens who have passion in preserving their way of life through soothing captivating sounds. The stylish genre is often observed and performed during festivals like the Ilorin Durban Festival. These enchanting musical…
By Habeeb Olokooba In recent times, a lot of happenings have been said about how evil and toxic a place the music industry can be, how devilish record label owners and the lengths they go in frustrating and killing the talents of the young, gullible people they sign. Amidst this crunch, fast rising Sulaiman Shekoni…
Aisha Sulaiman reports Professor Lawal Bilbiss, the Vice Chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, has delivered a heartfelt message to both graduands and undergraduate students. This message was passed during the ongoing UDUS 2024 Combined Convocation, held at the convocation theater on April 19th, 2024. In his fatherly counsel, Professor Bilbiss emphasized the importance of embracing…
By: Muhammed Akindele The recurring ASUU strikes in our country have been a long-standing issue, with the union established in 1978 but frequently going on strike due to unfulfilled government agreements. However, it’s important to note that not only students but also lecturers are victims of these strikes. Lecturers, who rely on their teaching income,…
By Habeeb Olokooba May the Niger Republic not happen to the Federal Republic of UDUS. Is that a prayer? No! It’s not. In fact the happening in the republic of Niger befell UDUS too. Coup is the order of the day. We have seen the government in Niger Republic, as well as Gabon toppled in…
By Shehu Uthman Wajud Modibbo (real name withheld), a 400-Level student of Agriculture, instantly became dreaded with disbelief upon coming back from Jumu’ah prayer to see that his two laptops were not in sight of where he left it charging in his hostel. His face started drizzling with sweat as he noticed that it was…
Akaje Maimunat and Uasir Aladodo report The English and Literary Studies Students Association, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Chapter has on Wednesday, 15th November, 2023 launched the first edition magazine of the department. The launching, which took place at the University auditorium main campus, has the presence of personalities like the university Vice Chancellor, the Dean…
By Abdulmalik Abdulwahab and Yaseer Aladodo “Denkeli de awara” has graduated into a daily meal for students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. The relationship between cheese and fried potatoes is not a new phenomenon as it serves as a modest meal for over 60% of Danfodites. Lost in thought, Abdullah Mahmud who prefers to use…
Shereefdeen Ahmad Writes On Thursday evening around 8:00pm, a empty picture of the most popular lecture hall in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, ETF3 Lecture Hall without students, with the caption ‘ETF3 dry tonight oo…sign na ur mate’ was circulating on social media. This has instilled fear that the university campus is unsafe for reading at…
By Safwan Abubakar From men to women competition, racism has been a recurring issue in European football, with several players, officials, and fans being subjected to abuse due to their colour, nationality, or ethnicity. While many victims have been targeted because of their partnership with an opposing team, there have been instances of individuals being…
