By Abdulrasaq Olayinka Learning to speak one’s language comes naturally to a human being; we learn it without formal instruction. However, writing is an unnatural activity; it must be taught formally and studied deliberately. Indeed! Many of the problems that arise in learning to write are simply problems of finding the proper written equivalent for…
By: Amidat Ahmad A complex and multifaceted mental health condition, depression casts a shadow that extends far beyond mere sadness. It seeps into every aspect of life, altering perceptions, draining vitality, and clouding even the simplest of joys. The torments that accompany depression are not easily subdued; they present challenges that can seem insurmountable, yet…
Taofeeq Imam reports The National Association of Political Science Students(NAPSS), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto has held its Ramadan iftar celebration on Thursday, 4th April, in respect of the holy month of Ramadan. The iftar, held at Fatima Balarabe Ibrahim (FBI) Volleyball Court, was chaired by Comrd Moses Zamani Kambai, setting a lead for togetherness and…
By: Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen The primary tool that oppressed citizens use against their oppressors is protest. And to me, I believe it enables the weary-hearted to voice their pain and seek an end to their suffering. As a constitutionally protected right, protest allows citizens to publicly express their concerns to those in authority. Martin Luther King…
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 Hussain Wahab It is a scorching July afternoon, around 2 p.m., at Government Girls Science Comprehensive Secondary School in Argungu, Kebbi State. The school’s teachers and students are fully engrossed in their daily activities. Among them is Happiness Olamide, a 14-year-old student in Senior Secondary 1C. She is comfortably seated alongside her fellow students…
DONE AND DUSTED: TONY ELUMELU BRIDGE By : Muneer Yaqub It seems the mantra hasn’t changed. It has persisted, and has remained consistent in the last couple of weeks. The mantra of positive change, that which has sought to lend voice to the voiceless. The mantra of the physically challenged, our disabled colleagues on campus:…
By Meikudi Ashiat Mahmud Boni Toure, a Botany graduate from Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, soared through his school days like a bird in flight, his allowance bringing a sparkle to his phone as he savored a life of luxury and extravagance. When Mahmud graduated in 2021, his life took a sharp turn; the financial support…
By Mutalib Jibril A kunya is a title that begins with “Abu” (father of) or “umm” (mother of ) which is used to honor and praise an individual. Unlike nicknames, a kunya serves as a respectful designation, avoiding the derogatory connotations that nicknames can carry sometimes. A kunyah fulfils the same function as a name…
By Habeeb Olokooba Let me start this piece with prayer— May your wealth never be the source of your end. May you never be drowned by your knowledge, and I pray your power and skill will not kill you. Let’s talk about the Titanic Tour Submarine that sank five tourists who paid thousands of dollars…
