NCICSC : DANFODIYO VARSITY EMERGES SECOND AS NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY PROCEEDS TO DUBLIN Olokooba Abdulwasiu reports The representatives of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have emerged the first runner-up while Nasarawa State University was crowned the overall winner at the just concluded 14th edition of the annual National Client Interview and Counselling Skills Competition 2019. A…
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Online Pranksters and Public Nuisance
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…
Who Is Reviving Who? Wiz Or Tems?
By Habeeb Olokooba Some days ago, I saw a viral tweet from the controversial Daniel Regha trending on Facebook where he was lashing out at one time Grammy winning artist , Temilade Openiyi, making reference to her being a promising upcomer who had no hit singles to her name. In his words: “Tems only gets…
GNI Shortlists Successful Applicants for Academic Mentorship Cohort 2
Abdullahi Yusuf reports Greenline Nurture Initiative (GNI), a non-profit organization, has shortlisted the names of its successful applicants for the academic mentorship cohort 2. This was made known through the organization’s Facebook handle on Thursday, 22nd June. GNI Academic Mentorship Cohort is a free 6-month mentorship program organized by the Greenline Nurture Initiative for excellent…
Banditry, Terrorism, Kidnapping… Nigeria Biggest Challenges
By:Meikudi Ashiat In recent times, Nigeria has recorded an unprecedented security challenge which has attributed the country as one of those where terrorism is now part and parcel. It is correct to say the country is in its worst situation. Insecurity remains Nigeria’s biggest challenge and confrontation. The rate of insurgency in the country is…
UDUS Reschedules Date for 2023/2024 First-Semester Examination Commencement
Rohsheedah Abidiesin reports The Directorate of Registration and Examination at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has rescheduled Monday, May 27th, 2024 for the conduct of 2023/2024 undergraduate first semester examination. It can be recalled that the management has earlier scheduled Monday, May 13th for the commencement of the examination. According to the memo, dated Thursday, 9…
UDUS Management Directs Defaulters to Complete Registration at MIS
Muheeb Mashood reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has directed returning students who could not complete their registration for the 2022/2023 academic session to visit the Management of Information Systems(MIS) to carry out the exercise. This was contained in a circular released by the management on Monday, 26th June and signed by the…
Corruption in Nigeria: A Reflection of Failed System
By Habeeb Olokooba As a kid, my mom’s daily motivation has always been, Òógbémi lo ìlú Òyìnbó “You will take me overseas”. I grew up with this daily phrase of motivation from my mom, she believes in the perpetuity ahead and this always prompts my efficacy in the phrase ‘hard work pays’. Grace pays better…
UDUS Centre for Peace Studies Set to Hold Public Lecture
Abdullateef Abdullahi reports The Centre for Peace Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto in collaboration with the Center for Democracy and Development has invited the general public to a public lecture. According to the invitation flyer released from the office of the Vice Chancellor, the program is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 14th June, by 9:30…
Digest Feature: Inside Story of Danfodiyo Hustlers
By Muhammed Akindele and Abdulrazaq Kamaldeen Under the scorching sun of Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Wammako Local Government of Sokoto, Hassan Nasir, 26, bore the weariness of countless haircuts etched on his face. Despite the fatigue evident in his eyes, Hassan awaited the arrival of his next customers—their pending appointments adding to his dilemma. The…