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RAMADAN CHRONICLES: HOW STUDENTS’ UNION, ICE BLOCK DEALERS EXPLOIT STUDENTS IN SOKOTO VARSITY

By Taoheed Adegbite On Thursday, 18th May which marked the second day of the 2018 Ramadan period, the sun was severely scorching in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, a homogeneous learning community situated in Dundaye, Sokoto state. Qomariyah, a 200 level student from the Department of Modern European Languages and Linguistics had an unwholesome day, after a…

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No! This Image Does not Show Construction of Skyscraper in Ebonyi 

By Shereefdeen Ahmad  On 4th December, a Facebook user, Nweke Makojo Global claimed that there’s an ongoing construction of skyscraper in Onueke, Ebonyi state, Nigeria.  The post has an image of a tall building  with scaffold.  “The ongoing construction of skyscraper in Onueke Ebonyi state,” the caption reads.  As of 6th December, the post has…

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How Students Laverage Extracurricular Activities for Career Jobs From Campus

By Shereefdeen Ahmad In 2017, Abdulwaheed Sofiullahi secured admission to study English Education at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. As a young undergraduate, he had the vision to become a famous poet, not only on campus but also in Nigeria. Enveloped in this vision and thought, Sofiullahi started composing poems. However, the popular cliché that poets…

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Embracing Adulthood with Grace and Wisdom

By: Amidat Ahmad Growing up is a universal journey embarked upon from our first steps, evolving through childhood and adolescence. Transitioning into adulthood signifies leaving the sheltered high school environment for a world of possibilities. Adulthood brings opportunities and challenges, demanding adaptation and maturity in education, career, and passions. Increased responsibilities and independence define adulthood….

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Mind Your Grammar

By Olayiwola Ridwan  Aminu meets Salamatu along the walkway. Aminu: Assalamu ‘Alaykum, Hajia. Salamatu: Wa’alaykumus Salaam. Aminu: My names are Aminu Bala Tanimu. Salamatu: Pardon? Aminu: I mean, I’m Aminu Bala Tanimu by name. Would you mind telling me your name too? Salamatu: Oh! My name is Salamatu Jimba. Aminu: Nice meeting. Salamatu: I reserve…

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