By Abdulrasaq Olayinka Learning to speak one’s language comes naturally to a human being; we learn it without formal instruction. However, writing is an unnatural activity; it must be taught formally and studied deliberately. Indeed! Many of the problems that arise in learning to write are simply problems of finding the proper written equivalent for…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The postgraduate School at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, under the leadership of Professor L.S Bilbiss, has scheduled a date for its upcoming combined postgraduate convocation ceremony, According to the flier signed by Mrs Z.B Ibrahim, Secretary of Postgraduate Schools, the convocation is scheduled to commence on Saturday 20th, April 2024 at the…
Hussain Kehinde Wahab Nigeria is a country with a population of over 200 million people, making it the most populous country in Africa. Despite its abundant natural resources, Nigeria is plagued with several security and humanitarian challenges. These challenges have affected the economic, social, and political development of the country. However, journalism has a critical…
By Aisha Sulaiman When we are talking about the role played by Nollywood in this century, we can’t be diverse from cultural enrichment. Nollywood often showcases diverse cultural practices and promotes national identity by exposing cultural attires and fabrics like Ankara, Adire, and Aso-Oke in their movies. It serves as a platform for cultural transmission…
By Abdurrahim Ibrahim It was an early hour on a July day, Maryam Umar, a 300-level Law student, woke up with the usual passion to have a delicious meal. As an average Danfodite, Maryam is not of the rich class whose cravings span across different dishes from the fancy restaurants that define Sokoto’s culinary landscape….
Raji Toheeb Undoubtedly, the Holy Qur’an, being the first source of evidence in Islam never leaves anything unattended. It has reminded us endlessly and illustrated histories about how pride has caused destruction to people’s lives. Arrogance is one of the shameful behaviors, acts of Shaitoon ( the cursed one) and indeed a path of destruction….
By Hussain Wahab It is May, and, in a community somewhere in the world, the sun is shining brightly, and the temperature is hot. The skins of residents are very dry as if they do not have access to the life-saving substance known as water. This is Mugadi Gari in Koko Besse/Maiyama Federal Constituency of…
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By Shereefdeen Ahmad Manchester City have cemented a masterclass display after crushing Real Madrid 4-0 in the second-leg tie of the UEFA Champions League semi-final on Wednesday at the Etihad stadium to advance to the final on 5-1 aggregate. Bernardo Silva’s first-half brace, Eder Militao’s own goal and Julian Alvarez’s strike at the death minute…
By Bashirat Durojaye A four-day journalism training program was planned by the Center for Journalism Innovation Development (CJID) for mass communication students and campus journalists at Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Sokoto. As part of the registration procedures, prospective applicants were required to prepare and submit a 100-word piece on the subject of “The importance of…
