By Bashirat Durojaye Verbal abuse is a way of hurting others, using words or silence as a weapon. Unlike physical abuse, verbal abuse doesn’t manifest in broken limbs, black eyes, or bruises but its impact can be equally emotionally distressing, often resulting in feelings of anxiety, fear, despair, or depression. Verbal abuse (also known…
Muhammed Akindele reports The Department of Educational Foundation under the Faculty of Education and Extension Service, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has directed all undergraduate students (UG I, UG II, UG III, and UG IV) of the department to update their yellow files by December 15, to facilitate the completion of their registration process. The directive,…
By Muheeb Mashood The defending champions of Saudi Arabia Pro League, Al-Ittihad, has been pushing hard on signing Egyptian international Mohammed Salah, with the latest attempt coming on Monday, 4th September. The league has gained global attention after the five-time Ballon D’ Or winner, Christiano Ronaldo, switched to Al-Ahli. Then, super stars, including Sadio Mane…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen Drug abuse has become a pervasive issue that afflicts individuals of all ages and genders, and it’s a global problem experienced by many countries. However, the extent and nature of this problem can vary from one region to another. The abuse of drugs, especially among adolescents aged 10 to 17, has seen…
Habeeb Olokooba reports The Caliphate Law Clinic of Faculty of Law, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has held a client interview competition for the law students. The competition, which took place at the Moot Court Complex of the faculty, was concluded on Saturday, 24th June after the first round on Friday, 23rd June 2023. The first…
“The calendar has been stopped immediately ASUU embarked on strike”_- DEAN, Students’ Affairs Olokooba Abdulwasiu reports As there seems to be a tentative agreement between the Federal government and the academic staff union of universities on the lingering industrial action embarked upon by the union in November last year.Many students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto…
Meikudi Ashiat reports Professor Jimoh Amzat, a lecturer at the department of Sociology and esteemed staff adviser for the National Association of Campus Journalists (NACJ), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto has been conferred as an outstanding Researcher in Art and humanities. This prestigious award was received at the UDUS 2024 combined Convocation grand finale held on…
EXPLAINER: 10 Types of Students You’re Likely to Have as Neighbors in UDUS Hostels (1) By: OLOKOOBA ABDULWASIU Living in one of UDUS’ eight Halls demands some ineffable formalities. They are rituals all hostelites— who wish to enjoy a peaceful stay in the hostel— must pay. Ironically, however, nowhere in the infamous Students’ Handbook can…
By Fathiu jimoh When Abdulganiyu Halimat received a message from a friend that the GST 214 results had been released, she felt no fear. Calm and confident, she opened her student portal that afternoon, expecting relief. Instead, she froze. An “F” stared back at her beside GST 214 (Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution), the course…
Aladodo Yasir reports The Ilorin Emirate Students Union, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, has on Sunday, 4th June, held an orientation program for the newly admitted students at A10 lecture hall. The event with the theme: “ Balancing the four walls of the classroom and beyond as a new student in UDUS” had the presence of…
