By Ibrahim Adeyemi NEWS DIGEST – It’s APRIL FOOL, the only month, when the world talk about fooling and foolishness. Isn’t it fun to talk about foolishness? Foolishness is part of life, take it or leave it. A society without folly will not get to the promised land. Is it not because of the wise…
By Abeeb Yisau My eyes are teary. I’m a captive of confusion and the surging mixed feelings are killing me from the inside. I’m in grief. What does the future hold for Nigerian youths? Education, once a household profession of great profit, has greatly depreciated. The youngsters of my day now preferred illegality because it…
By: Muheeb Mashood One fact I hate about myself is that I often find myself in situations where oppression is being aided by the victims, because we fail to resist torments as we easily succumb to mopes. Too often, our grievances culminate in mere shouting. As the new academic session approaches, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto,…
By: Muneer Yaqub I once read a novel by John Grisham, The Client, wherein a father Character was described as a ‘chain-smoker.’ It was amazing, how one could be so addicted to smoking, as to light up a new cigarette with the remnant of the last. Then a new one, that way. Then another. You…
By: Abdulmalik Abdulwahab Bayern Munich sets to host Real Madrid on Tuesday at the Allianz Arena for a decisive showdown in the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League race. The two teams will roar in front of spectators, battling for a crossover in the competition. Real Madrid commenced the 2023/2024 UCL with a thrilling form,…
By: Muneer Yaqub Moved, so seconded; the motion of action. Charged, the “Orubebes” of the House quickly went to work. They flew into a rage. Things fell apart, apologies to Achebe. Chants of “Greatest Nigerian students!” rented the air, with ardor. Aluta Sabotage, so it seemed. But, fortunately, there was…
By Muneer Yaqub Nigeria is a multi-cultural nation, with well over three hundred ethnic groups and two hundred languages. The quest for unification of these groups, despite their diversity, has made it adopt English Language as its lingua franca. And by implication, the language of instruction, and communication, in the Nigerian academia is…
By Mashood Muheeb English Premier League contender, Arsenal is in the bit of losing the title race after a huge shocking defeat to Brighton as Ilkay Gundogan’s duo and Haaland’s goal handled Pep Guordiala’s men a stunning victory at Goodison Park on Sunday The defending champions Manchester City are now a game away from…
By Olayiwola Ridwan Aminu meets Salamatu along the walkway. Aminu: Assalamu ‘Alaykum, Hajia. Salamatu: Wa’alaykumus Salaam. Aminu: My names are Aminu Bala Tanimu. Salamatu: Pardon? Aminu: I mean, I’m Aminu Bala Tanimu by name. Would you mind telling me your name too? Salamatu: Oh! My name is Salamatu Jimba. Aminu: Nice meeting. Salamatu: I reserve…
By Abdurrahim Ibrahim It was an early hour on a July day, Maryam Umar, a 300-level Law student, woke up with the usual passion to have a delicious meal. As an average Danfodite, Maryam is not of the rich class whose cravings span across different dishes from the fancy restaurants that define Sokoto’s culinary landscape….
