By Safwan Abubakar It was a warm evening. The silence in the Benji hostel explained that rain had just fallen in Sokoto. Issa Nanah Hauwa, a 300-level student of English and Literary Studies, sat outside her room, watching the birds as they chirped in their nest on the Neam tree. Her long hijab explained she…
PRISONERS ON STRIKE By: Muneer Yaqub I never really got the wisdom entrenched in that Asa’s Song, “Jailer.” She’s one Nigerian singer whose discerning insight I pretty much adore. With her music, adorned by a beautiful voice, she addresses issues of social concern, much uncommon within the musical firmament. Studded in her music are riddles;…
By Yisau Babatunde When Muthmaina Agboola bought her laptop from Epic Adeyemi, in January 2026, she never expected a 225,000 laptop to stop working a few days after purchase. What began as a routine purchase had quickly unraveled into a troubling pattern that, according to multiple student accounts, points to a cycle of questionable sales…
By: Abubakar Shamsudeen As Nigeria grapples with the challenges of development, it’s easy to overlook the most critical factor in its future success: its young people. With over 60% of the population under the age of 25, Nigeria’s youth are not just the future – they’re the present. However, this demographic dividend is often seen…
As the scorching sun beats down on our school, the question arises: are our solar panels truly serving their purpose? Should we label them as non-functional, or perhaps acknowledge that they are unable to sufficiently power our needs during daylight hours? Living in a state known for its sunshine, we expect our solar panels…
By Mashood Muheeb Man City have hammered Real Madrid 4-0 in the second-leg clash of the UEFA Champions League second semi-final at Etihad stadium on Wednesday night. Guardiola’s men will play an Italian side Internazional Milan in the final at Istanbul in June after reaching the milestone on 5-1 aggregate. The beginning of the first…
By Amidat Ahmad In the dimly lit corners of society, where silence and darkness reign, there exists a deeply troubling and pervasive epidemic that has plagued humanity for centuries. It is an affliction that transcends borders, cultures, and backgrounds, leaving a trail of victims who bear the heavy burden of unspeakable trauma. This is the…
By: Abubakar Shamsudeen In a moment of presumed safety, Abdulraheem Ibrahim, a 300-Level Agriculture student, entrusted his belongings to his bag while diving into his studies at the library. However, his peace shattered when he discovered a cunning thief had managed to pilfer his phone and a prized power bank, despite their secure placement within…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The Chairman Caretaker Committee (CTC) for Students’ Union, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS),Muhammad Shamsudeen said students who had already paid their school fees may end up losing their money. It was gathered that students have been seeing updates of the amount of tuition fees on their portal with roughly 50% increment…
By Mutalib Jibril Sugarcane is a widely cultivated plant across the globe, and its sweet juice, known as sugar cane juice, is a favorite among many. But have you ever pondered the health benefits of this refreshing drink? This article aims to elucidate the nutritional content and health perks associated with sugar cane juice. Sugar…
