By Habeeb Olokooba In a bid to battle against academic failure, students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have deviced different reading strategies. While some people read during the day, others read during the early night and leave the class before midnight. It takes an exceptional situation or condition to find many students reading till day…
INSECURITY : MANAGEMENT INSTALLS ‘STREETLIGHTS’ AT HOSTEL ENVIRONS Olokooba Abdulwasiu reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has begun the installation of more streetlights at students’ hall of residence and its environs as a way of improving strategies against persistent insecurities on UDUS campus. Speaking with our correspondent, Umar Abukakar explained what he believed…
By Amanatullah Yusuf Habiba’s weekly allowance has been her lifeline since she secured admission into Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. This modest stipend has allowed her to purchase essential feminine products. However, the relentless rise in prices has rendered her allowance insufficient—leaving her struggling to meet her basic needs. “As a lady, beautifying ourselves has been…
By Abdulrazaq Kamaldeen The ongoing crisis in Nigeria has cast a shadow over the once vibrant landscape, where children delighted in moonlit nights and eagerly awaited folktales from their elders. Now, their smiles have faded, and the usual sounds of nature have quieted. The populace is gripped by adversity, facing hardships with each passing moment….
By: Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen Before the clock struck noon, Oyinlola Abdulsamad Ayomide, a Linguistics graduate from the MELL Department, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, anxiously checked his Gmail for news on his scholarship applications. Known for his relentless pursuit of academic excellence, he had pinned his hopes on this particular message. As he scanned the screen, his…
By Habeeb Olokooba From morning to twilight on Friday, Abdulrazaq Suleiman endured the weariness that comes with striving to withdraw cash from Automated Teller Machine(ATM) at the Guarantee Trust Bank branch in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. For the fear of being replaced by someone on the long queue where he cemented himself for over…
By Muheeb Mashood The defending champions of Saudi Arabia Pro League, Al-Ittihad, has been pushing hard on signing Egyptian international Mohammed Salah, with the latest attempt coming on Monday, 4th September. The league has gained global attention after the five-time Ballon D’ Or winner, Christiano Ronaldo, switched to Al-Ahli. Then, super stars, including Sadio Mane…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto under the stewardship of Professor L.S Bilbiss, has scheduled dates for its upcoming convocation ceremony. Spanning six days, the event is set to commence from Monday,15th April to Saturday 20th, April 2024 at the University Auditorium on main campus. The flier reads in full: “15th…
By Raji Toheeb Gone were those days when Blackberry phones were valued by all and sundry, when boot cuts were almost worn by big boys; when the shirt inscribed with the word “Police” had the largest votes and when Symbians’ phones were the talk of the town. In fact, Chinese phones had a lot of…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has on Friday, 1st September, released the names of the new Students’ Union Caretaker Committee, after dissolving the elected executives and the Students’ Representative Assembly, SRA. Recall that school management, in a circular dated 28th August announced the dissolution of the SU Executives and SRA…
