By Fathiu Jimoh When Mujibu Olasunkanmi, a 200-level Political Science student, left the campus last October, losing his properties was the last thing that came to his mind. Having a private hostel was enough security for the wares he was leaving behind. However, when Mujibu returned to resume back this year’s January, he was surprised…
By Raji Toheeb Semantic extension is a common habit to most students at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, in attaching additional meaning to the meaning of words or phrases. Secondary meanings have been given to words and phrases, they have slangs commonly used by them and special words that convey their intended meanings in communication. Some…
By Abdullateef Abdullahi Ah, the classic tale of hostel bed space wars! Picture this: a battleground where legal and illegal occupants clash over who reigns supreme in the realm of room ownership. It’s a comedy of errors when an illegal squatter confidently wrestles for bed space with a legal resident. Why does this academic tango…
By Muhammed Akindele Many Nigerian women have been subjected to threats and abuse by their romantic partners, often leading to fatal outcomes. Additionally, a significant number of young women, often referred to as “slay queens,” have fallen victim to online fraudsters known as “Yahoo Boys,” who exploit them when they need to sustain their dubious…
By Yasir Aladodo In recent years, Nigeria has been plagued by numerous challenges, both internal and external that have left the nation bleeding. The African giant, endowed with vast natural resources and a diverse population, has struggled to overcome the hurdles blocking its path to stability and development. This voodoo facing the country is unconnected…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The Rotaract Club of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has showcased its impactful initiative ‘Shoe a Child’ project, at Gidan Marayu, Shama village situated within the university community. Held on Sunday, 28th April, the exercise, aimed to extend humanitarian assistance and support in providing footwear to the needy, including the underprivileged homeless, and…
By Taofeeq Imam When Umar Muhammad Sheriffdeen stepped foot in the Seat of Caliphate in 2017, the thought of shattering the record—graduating with first class honor from the Political Science Department of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto —had always been in his mind. Though Sheriffdeen had heard enough that first class is desirable but not relatively…
By Abdulrasaq kamaldeen The Students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have reacted over the directive given by the management, considering the defaulters who are yet to complete their registration exercise for the 2022/2023 academic session to visit the Management of Information System( MIS). This directive has garnered reaction among the three categories of the defaulters,…
Abdulganiyu Azeez report The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy has given an approval of the development of broadband to the Usmanu Danfodiyo university, Sokoto. This was contained in a message sent by Mallam Ahmad Chafe, the director of Management Information System(MIS) on Tuesday, 30th May to a WhatsApp…
By Bashir Turawa As I sat at a corner, critically pondering on life with its difficulties. Then, the thought of Nigerian Tertiary institutions filled my mind. The poor state of Nigerian tertiary institutions is alarming. Although, there’s been a saying which states that ‘no struggle, no success’ but that doesn’t mean we should…
