How UDUS students Struggle with Data Hike, Poor Network Connectivity During Online Class
By Safwan Abubakar On a sweltering afternoon, the scorching sun beat down on Jabiru Sani Koli, a final-year student of Curriculum Studies. Sweat dripped from his hair, trickling down his jawline like rivulets of water. Jabir struggled to connect to his online class, but the poor network made it almost impossible. Frustration set in as…
The Best Time for C.A Tests
By Ismail Amanatullah I remembered drinking pure water that day. The real big boys drink, a period where most students have limited cash on them, it shows who the real big boys are because we’d be the only ones to afford it by then. The rest could rush to the ever ‘steady…
How I Failed to Prepare for Injury Time
By Yasir Aladodo At the beginning of the semester, I was at the top myself eating and drinking whatever my mouth desired. From Students’ Choice to Feel at Home, all the mini restaurants in the minimart knew who Yasir was. Though I have food stuff, I said to myself that ‘mak I bend’ if I…
Inside Story of How Didier Drogba Halted Five-year-old Civil War
By Shereefdeen Ahmad On October 8, 2005 at El Merreikh Stadium, Omdurman in Sudan, Ivory Coast dreamed of qualifying for their first ever World Cup. To bring this to life, the Elephants of the Ivory Coast subjected Sudan to a 3-1 defeat. However, their hope and fate to book a spot in the biggest…
Admission Stress in Nigeria Tertiary Institutions
By: Habibullahi Temako Admission stress in Nigeria tertiary institutions is escalating as the demand for higher education grows across the country. Universities being the most sought- after, offer diverse courses ranging from medicine to law becoming crucial for specialized knowledge and skill acquisition. However, the intricacies of the admission process pose significant challenges. Prospective students,…
UDUS Management Implements New Security Measures for Hostel Residents with Vehicles
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has issued a directive targeted at students residing in university hostels with cars and motorbikes. The directive, outlined in a circular signed by COL A.Y. GWANDU (RTD), the University Chief Security Officer, mandates the registration of vehicle details with the University Security Division. According to…
Reporters Diary: My Holiday Far From Home
By Abidiesin Rohsheedah For those that are at home, they can say home is the best place to be. Yet for somebody like me who stays during the holiday, we can just console ourselves with the fact that we are no longer youngsters. So comfort zones, the ones we used to know, are not in…
NAPAS-UDUS to Hold Orientation for Freshers
Akaje Maimunat reports The National Association of Public Administration Students (NAPAS), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Chapter has set to organize an orientation program for the newly admitted students in the 2022/2023 academic session. The event, according to a flier released by the association, will be held on Tuesday, 20th June 2023 at the Board Room…
RAMADAN CHRONICLES: HOW STUDENTS’ UNION, ICE BLOCK DEALERS EXPLOIT STUDENTS IN SOKOTO VARSITY
By Taoheed Adegbite On Thursday, 18th May which marked the second day of the 2018 Ramadan period, the sun was severely scorching in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, a homogeneous learning community situated in Dundaye, Sokoto state. Qomariyah, a 200 level student from the Department of Modern European Languages and Linguistics had an unwholesome day, after a…
