By Abdulrasaq kamaldeen It’s bitterly cold outside at Dundaye; a town in Sokoto State; the time was 11 pm on Thursday. While other children stayed at home to enjoy the warmth of their beds with their parents, Umar Kabir, a 10-year-old boy whose parents had neglected him three years ago, had no place for shelter,…
By Habeeb Olokooba Water! From the black lines of the irises that define his glassy eyes. A betrayal from the sockets which he had for long stored tears that he never intended to let fall. Yusuf (last name withheld) was in Senior Secondary School (SSS2) when his old friend Wale (not real name) returned from…
By Safiya Shaibu In today’s world where skills are constantly evolving, it’s important to stay on top of one’s game by learning new skills to attract diverse job opportunities. Skill is a great ability and proficiency to be expertise, that comes through training or practice. The benefits of skills acquisition in human life cannot be…
By Muheeb Mashood Soberness gripped the capital of Spain like a nightfall in Soweto as Madrid depicted a graveyard in a mournful mood, following the departure of its heroic players, Christiano Ronaldo in 2018, Sergio Ramos in 2021, and Karim Benzema in 2023. When the future of Real Madrid became undecided, a 20-years old lad…
The issue of determining the precise time for the Jum’at prayer at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has been a longstanding concern for students. This situation, where the timing seems uncertain, has persisted over the years, causing inconvenience and challenges for many. Understanding that the university mosque serves an academic population, it becomes important…
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…
WHY FRESHERS ANXIOUSLY AWAITS MATRICULATION DAY By: Abdulwasiu Abdulmujeeb It is not a strange fact that there exist in the first semester calendar of tertiary institution, a matriculation season that signifies the official acceptance of fresher’s into the university and in turn they will all be a bonafide students As new admitted students of Usmanu…
Raheem Anifa reports, One of the lecturers of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Dr A.A Yunusa from the Faculty of Education, Curriculum Department, has advised students to prioritise on being a scientist irrespective of their discipline. This was disclosed on Saturday, 7th September, 2024, during EDU 303 lecture, held at the ETF 3 Lecture Hall. In…
Shamsudeen Abubakar Report The Nigerian Universities Education Students Association, Faculty of Education and Extension Services at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, is set to hold tutorial classes for 100 Level students of the faculty. Spanning two days, the tutorial will take place on Saturday, 4th May and Sunday, from 2:00 PM to 4:00PM According to…
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…
