By Bashirat Durojaye Sometimes examination is not just answering questions, it is the stance of comprehending the difficulty of a question and providing relevant and consistent answers. Sequel to this, GPA depreciation may be triggered by failure to meet the examination requirements. This is one of the many factors that reinforce poor grades in students….
By Abdulrasaq Olayinka Dear Jambitos, once again I welcome you to the campus and preemptively wish you best in your new assignments and chosen careers. I hope you’re ready for the lovely weather and friendly mosquitoes that’s capable of sending one to the grave? This is just by the way. No doubt you must have…
By Habibullah Temako In the face of daunting academic pressure, particularly at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, one of the Nigeria’s most challenging institutions, there exists an inspiring academic journey of Abdulkareem Abdulrasheed (Akare), a distinguished graduate of Education and Biology from the department of Science and Vocation, faculty of Education and Extension Services. Abdulrasheed Akere,…
[REVIEW] Sacrifice and Sacrilege: Taming An Uncultured Culture of MutilationBy : Ameenah Gambari Mutilation and tribal incision — as a traditional means of beauty or identification — is what has been recently gaining attention and rejection. The act is therefore termed as being barbaric, especially in the 21st century. Those who objected to this act make…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen The ethos that led to the creation of a public hostel embodies the “spirit of love, peace, and endurance.” When choosing to reside in a school hostel, it’s crucial to remember that it’s meant for a diverse range of people from various tribes and religions. Living in a school hostel means sharing…
By Abdlmalik Abdulwahab In 2020, amidst the whirlwind of responsibilities and commitments, an email landed in Salman Yahaya Maiyama’s inbox, bearing news of his convocation from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Born and raised in Sokoto, hailing from Maiyama in Kebbi state, Salman’s journey to academic success was marked by determination and resilience. Salman’s academic odyssey…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The Botanical Students Association of Nigeria, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Chapter, is set to hold its annual general orientation for the newly admitted students into the 2022/2023 academic session. The program, as contained in a letter released to the departmental students on Tuesday, 20th June and signed by the chairman of the…
By Hussain Wahab With utmost excitement running through my mind, I would like to congratulate the newly admitted students, and preemptively welcome you to the most peaceful and stringent university in Nigeria. I don’t need to explain the ‘toughness’. They say seeing is believing. With time you will understand it better. I know the most…
By Habeeb Olokooba In a bid to battle against academic failure, students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have deviced different reading strategies. While some people read during the day, others read during the early night and leave the class before midnight. It takes an exceptional situation or condition to find many students reading till day…
By Habeeb Olokooba I think it’s time for us to make clear the fine distinction between the popular public relations, which currently pervades our journalism, and the true journalism we initially promised to hold. Perhaps there is a fundamental need to school ourselves on what journalism is and what it is not – and ought…
