How UDUS Freshers Struggle with Sokoto Harsh Weather
By Alqasim Gbemisola Raheenah Jimoh had never ventured beyond the borders of her hometown, Shaki, in Oyo State. For as long as she could remember, the southwestern landscape of Nigeria, with its familiar climate, was all she knew. Tales of the harsh, unforgiving weather of the northwestern region were just that – tales. But in…
The Rise of UDUS Women in Sports: A New Era of Empowerment
By Safwan Abubakar It was a warm evening. The silence in the Benji hostel explained that rain had just fallen in Sokoto. Issa Nanah Hauwa, a 300-level student of English and Literary Studies, sat outside her room, watching the birds as they chirped in their nest on the Neam tree. Her long hijab explained she…
MESSI VS RONALDO: WHO IS THE KING OF EL CLASICO?
By Ismail Abdulazeez The El Clasico is the most entertaining and exciting fixture in football. Messi and Ronaldo are legends of El clasico. But who is the master? Tomorrow, the football world will gather to watch the bitterest rivalry match. Real Madrid will be visiting the Nou Camp for their second El Clasico match…
“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…
Negative Effect of Electricity Instability on Campus
By Abdulmujeeb Abdulsallam Lack of electricity stability in Nigeria is now a daily bread shared by the denizens, as it is being experienced almost every part of the country. Electricity generally, is very crucial in running day to day activities. If its instability doesn’t affect one directly, it affects otherwise. The power instability on campus…
Faculty of Social Science to Hold National Conference
Abdulkadir Sofiullahi Reports The Faculty of Social Sciences, Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto has invited the general public to its 8th opening ceremony of its national Conference. The program, according to a flyer released by the Faculty and signed by the chairman, prof. Jimoh Amzat, will be held on Monday, 27th November, 2023, at university Auditorium,…
GNI to Hold Vision Care Outreach Programme
Jumoke Esuola rreports The Greenline Nurture Initiative(GNI) is set to organize a 2-day vision care outreach event for women and children in Sokoto State. The programme, according to the co-founder of GNI, professor Jimoh Olaiya Amzat, will provide free testing and corrective lenses for people who have refractive eyes defects. In a flier released by…
Maintaining Culture While Celebrating Western Education
By: Amanatullah Yusuf It’s no longer news that Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, recently concluded its combined 38th, 39th, 40th, and 41st convocation ceremony. These events, which celebrate the success and graduation of its students, were attended by dignitaries across the nation. Given that this ceremony occurs once every four years, it’s important to ensure a…
Bus Fare Hike: Balancing Economics and Students Welfare
By Amidat Ahmad The recent increase in bus fare from ₦100 to ₦150, effective from September 20th, certainly raises important issues that warrant discussion. This change appears to be a direct response to economic factors and policies surrounding fuel subsidy and the subsequent hike in fuel prices. On September 20th, we witnessed a sudden and,…