By Habibullah Temako The excitement of securing admission to Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, was a dream come true for 100-Level Biochemistry student, Lawal Muhammad Sagir, But this excitement has been swiftly tempered by campus reality upon arrival, where he found himself sharing space with unauthorized occupants at his residents in Jubril Aminu hostel. Sagir’s encounter…
By Amanatullah Yusuf A lot of times, we have all insulted Nigerian politicians. Accusing them of being corrupt and laundering the countrys’ funds. We have lamented and cursed, groaning in the agony of the pain caused us. There’s anger and there is pain. Poverty has become more widespread and the government is all we blame….
By Habeeb Olokooba Dear friends, I know it’s been a tough task. Passing through the gory adventures of both tension and sleepless nights. From passing the JAMB examination to the thousands of times you were checking your caps down to the elated and unforgettable moment you were finally given admission. What about how you traveled…
By Muheeb Mashood On Sunday, 5th January, 2025, an X (formerly Twitter) user, @Unabombaa shared a video showing a celebration by some people in a remote location while partly covered with leaves. Accompanying the post is a caption that the people captured in the video are Yoruba from Ogun, one of the states in Southwestern…
By Habeeb Olokooba Home? What a tall question to ask a sober dreamer. Home was over a decade ago. When dad lived. Samad and Quadri, hale and hearty. In an untarred ghetto street, a shallow gutter along Sobi Road, that was my home. So far I’ve got to learn life is a forlorn voyage on…
By Muhammed Akindele Many Nigerian women have been subjected to threats and abuse by their romantic partners, often leading to fatal outcomes. Additionally, a significant number of young women, often referred to as “slay queens,” have fallen victim to online fraudsters known as “Yahoo Boys,” who exploit them when they need to sustain their dubious…
[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 Alqasim Gbemisola It is vital to engage in various forms of exercise to keep the brain sharp and active. Studies show that playing strategic base games improves memory functions because they require one to think at the spot. A great way to activate one’s mind is to engage in various exertions and be open-minded…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has set to conduct a matriculation ceremony for the newly admitted students of the 2022/2023 academic session. According to a flier released by the school management, the rehearsal for the matriculation ceremony would take place on 18th July by 4:00 pm, while the ceremony…
By Habeeb Olokooba Yesternight, September 3, 2023, was the 16th Headies Award which took place in Atlanta Georgia for the second time ever since its launch in 2006. The Headies has played a pertinent part in appreciating the efforts of the artistes in the Nigerian music industry through its award which has now become the…
