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“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…

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FEATURE: In Sokoto, Gidan Yaro School Struggles for Attendance Despite Free Schooling 

By Amanatullahi Yusuf As the sun sets on a typical Friday morning in Gidan Yaro Community School, Wanmako Local Government, Yusuf, an 11-year-old primary school student, strolls aimlessly through his village. Despite his school being mere steps away from his house, he wandered around during what was supposed to be learning time. This time, their…

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FACT-CHECK: Did UDUS Give Matriculation Gowns to New Students For Free?

By Shereefdeen Sawe The PEN PRESS outfit published a report on Friday evening that the management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has started distributing matriculation gowns to freshers for ‘free’.  The report was  titled ‘ Excitement as UDUS Management Distributes ‘ Free’ Matriculation Gowns to New Students.’  The Claim The report claimed that the management…

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2023 Digest Festival: Akaje Maimunat Emerged Rookie Journalist of the Year

Abdulganiyu Azeez reports Akaje Maimunat, a 300-level student of the English language emerged as the Rookie Journalist of the Year in the 2023 News Digest festival, held at Multipurpose Hall2 (MH2) at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto main campus on Sunday, 5th November 2023. Recall that Maimunat had previously participated in the Abdullahi Tijani writing contest,…

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Despite High Fees, ‘80K Hostel’ Residents Suffer Hazzard with Open Soak-Away, Hope For Quick Solution 

By Fathiu Jimoh After a demanding day of lectures, Ibrahim Usmanu Ayinde, a 200-level Law student, decided to visit a friend residing in the ’80K’ private hostel on campus. Braving the scorching midday sun, intense enough to roast corn, he hurried from his residence. Upon arrival, Ibrahim was taken aback by the deplorable state of…

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UDUS Student Selected As Cowrywise Ambassador

Taofeeq Imam reports A 400-level student of Political Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), Abdulqudus Taiye Atata has been selected as the Ambassador for Cowrywise, a financial technology company revolutionizing savings and investments in Nigeria. Atata is a technician enthusiast specializing in offering efficient services on product design, brand identity design, and graphic design. Cowrywise…

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