By Habeeb Olokooba When lawlessness becomes norms and law becomes lawless, then we’ll not be wrong to say that craziness has been clothed; madness has been fashioned. Something is definitely wrong somewhere and something needs to be fixed. Today, abnormalities have been portrayed to be culture while law seems nonexistent. You can hardly surf online…
By: Abdulrahman Yahaya The documentation by the British Broadcasting Commission (BBC) on the abuse of the cough syrup codeine has resulted to media debates on the ugly trend. It was stated in the documentation that the abuse of this intoxicating (if taken too much) syrup happens mostly in northern part of this…
PAST UNION LEADERS SURVEY STUDENTS’ UNIONISM By Ibrahim Adeyemi and Muneer Yaqub. The leadership of the Students’ Union of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has thought it wise to feature its predecessors to discuss trending issues concerning students’ unionists and unionism in Nigeria. The event, which was held at the university auditorium, was themed: “Students’ Unionism…
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…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Biochemistry Scholars’ Forum has opened membership applications for all the Biochemistry students across Nigeria universities. According to the flier released by the Forum, the application deadline is set for January 21st, 2024. As outlined, the flier reads: “The forum is looking for exceptional, dynamic, and youthful students from Nigeria to join…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen “My initial attempt in securing admission in 2021 at federal university Wukari(FUWUKARI) Taraba state proved in vain. But my attempt in 2023/2024 admission to Udus resulted in a positive outcome” Said Khalid, an aspirant of common and Islamic law at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Oyelowo Khalid had patiently waited for years before…
By Mutalib Jibril As summer begins, mangoes are now abundant in markets. While some of these mangoes are delicious, others can be disappointingly bland. With the demand for mangoes on the rise, sellers, and vendors are eager to maximize profits during this season. Unfortunately, it has come to light that many use harmful chemicals to…
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…
By Safwan Abubakar It was a warm evening. The silence in the Benji hostel explained that rain had just fallen in Sokoto. Issa Nanah Hauwa, a 300-level student of English and Literary Studies, sat outside her room, watching the birds as they chirped in their nest on the Neam tree. Her long hijab explained she…
COLOURLESS WATER, COBWEBBED TANKS (2) : ” I ordered them to get lids…. and to make sure those tanks are washed” By : Olokooba Abdulwasiu While many students either born with silver spoon in their mouth or not,for healthy purpose subscribe not to the waters from the hostel water-tanks , mayhaps due to its atimes…
