By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen In 2016, Sambo Yahaya secured admission in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) to study Radiography (B.Rad). From the onset, Yahaya wanted to study computer science. He had registered for the 2016 Unitary Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and did a one-year matriculation program before he secured admission. Yahaya, a native of Tambuwal in…
Muhammed Akindele reports The Examination Monitoring Committee(EMC) of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has instructed all class representatives to present their classmates’ identity and examination cards. This is said to serve as a precondition for the first semester examination for the 2022/2023 session. According to the internal memorandum dated November 24, and signed by the chairman…
Habeeb Olokooba reports The Education Foundation Department (EFD), Faculty of Education and Extension Services (FEES), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, UDUS, has directed recent graduating students to submit their project research to their various supervisors. The department consists of four unit courses, which includes, education Hausa, education English, education Islamic and education History. The information,…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The National Union of Lagos State Students (NULASS) , Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto chapter, is set to hold an orientation program for the newly admitted students. The program, according to the flier, will be held on 28th April, by 10:00 am at the convocation theatre. As contained, the event will feature Talks…
By Lamid Azeez On May 29, the newly elected President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his inaugural speech, declared unequivocally that fuel subsidy is gone. According to him, the rationale behind the decision was the rising cost of fuel subsidy of over $800 million a month on the Nigerian…
SOKOTO VARSITY COMPELS STUDENTS TO PAY SCHOOL FEES By Ibrahim Adeyemi The authorities of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have obliged undergraduate students of the institution to either pay their school fees or face the consequences. The first semester of the 2017/2018 academic session is almost coming to an end, yet, more than half of the…
Abdullahi Abdullateef reports “It is really sad witnessing the judiciary degenerated into this. Too much irregularities,” said Saheed Adebowale, a 400-level law student, in his comment to the petition he wrote against the Judiciary arm of the Law Students Society. Adebowale had submitted a petition addressed to all the students’ stakeholders in…
Raji Toheeb reports The Linguistics Students’ Association (LINSA), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) chapter is set to hold its 1st public lecture, cultural day and launch of a website for the 2022/2023 academic session. According to a flier released, the event will be held on 15th November, 2023 at PTF hall by 10:00am. Focusing on…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports A 300-level law student of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Akinsola Abdulganiyu Alao, has been appointed as the new Hult Prize campus director for 2024. His appointment, according to a congratulatory mail received by Abdulganiu on Monday, 21st August, involves facilitating training and inspiring youth how to overcome world’s biggest challenges both within…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Former Chairman of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission and Special adviser to the President of Nigeria on security, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu on Thursday, 18 April, has encouraged Nigerians to utilize Nigerian roads for their travels. This statement was made during the Convocation lecture, titled ‘Navigating the Maze: Addressing Multidimensional Insecurity Challenges…
