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 Shehu Uthman For months, the residents of Shama and Binji hostel in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) have been experiencing a prolonged power outage which is affecting their daily and academic activities. Saka Maimunat, a student of Physiotherapy, said the blackout has had both academic and economic consequences for her. According to her, the…
By Amanatullah Yusuf As the name suggests, non-stick pans are especially designed to avoid the food from sticking at the bottom of the cookware. Lined with teflon, non-stick cookware has a frictionless surface which also helps in easily cooking the food. At some point, Non Stick pots became popular for its beauty and most importantly,…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Mathematical Association of Nigeria, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto is set to conduct a comprehensive 5-day workshop for its final year students. The workshop, according to the flier, is scheduled to run from Monday, October 16th to Friday, October 20th, taking place at the department of mathematics lab, from 10:00 AM to…
By Muheeb Mashood Before Sulaiman Sanusi could take his bath, the 100-level student and occupant of Jubril Aminu Hall of Residence had to trek to Bakassi hostel, about two kilometers away from his hostel. He could still not decipher the cause of the intermittent power outage at Jubril Aminu hostel which has frustrated his academic…
Abdullateef Abdullahi reports The PEN PRESS outfit published a report on Saturday with the claim that Hammed Yusuf Akinteye popularly known as Broda Shagi has nothing less than ten cases and reports of violence in the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto’s security custody. Hammed Yusuf Akinteye( Broda Shagi) is one of the contestants for the office…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The Freshwater Biological Association of Nigeria (FBAN) in the department of Biological Sciences of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has set to stage its 4th annual conference. According to a circular released on Thursday, 6th July and signed by the Secretary Conference Organizing, Dr I.M. Magami, the conference will be held on…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Entrepreneurship Club(EC) of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has on Thursday, June 14th paid a courtesy visit to the Dean of the Students’ Affair, Professor Umar Aliyu. The purpose of the visitation, according to EC President, Abdullah Umar Faruq, was aimed at congratulating the Dean on his recent appointment while also intimating…
By Alqasim Gbemisola Once upon a time, in a small town far away, there was a high school that was struggling to keep up with the times. The school was old and running -down, and many of the teachers were using outdated methods of instruction. The students were bored and disengaged, and their performance on…
By Akaje Maimunat In 2018, amidst challenges and discouragement, Ismail Shittu embarked on a remarkable academic journey at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, fueled by his determination to achieve a first-class honor in Energy and Applied Chemistry. Hailing from the Ilorin-East local government of Kwara State, Shittu defied initial doubts from peers who deemed a first-class…
