By: Aisha Sulaiman On Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, the National Association of Campus Journalists at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, hosted a compelling virtual webinar on Google Meet. Themed “Gender Inclusion: Why Female Voices Matter in Journalism,” emphasized the critical role of women in the journalism field and drew participants from various press boards. The facilitator,…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports Abdulwasiu Olokooba, the president of National Association of Campus Journalists (NACJ) in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, and Abdulrasheed Hammad, the vice president of the association have won a grant of $1500 (USD) to pursue stories on religious extremism for International Center For Journalists(ICFJ). ICFJ in collaboration with Code For Africa, an…
Aishat Sulaiman reports The Association of Revival of Arabic Language in Nigeria, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto chapter, is set to hold an orientation program and debate competitions for the newly admitted students. According to the flier, the event will be held on Wednesday, 25th April by 10:00 am at the A10 lecture hall. The debate…
By Alqasim Gbemisola Nigeria has the highest rate of suicide and depression in Africa. The current rate of suicide in Nigeria is 9.50% out of 100, 000 people. Most suicides occur impulsively in times of crisis due to a breakdown in coping mechanisms in life, such as chronic pain and illness, financial difficulties, and relationship…
By Muhammad Akindele Journalism to some people may seem to be annoying, because they think it focuses on negativity. Not only that, some people think that their privacy is being interrupted during interviews with journalists. However, others perceived it as an integral part of our democracy Journalism has been defined by Wikipedia “as the production…
By Habeeb Olokooba It was the early hours of my matriculation day. The sun had risen, but the morning was concurrently breezy and serene_a typical condition of weather in the Seat of Caliphate. As early as 7:30 am, I was already decked up in one of my best outfits matching it with my expensive…
By: Amidat Ahmad As old as human communication itself, backbiting lurks in the shadows of conversations, often unnoticed yet immensely destructive. Although strongly satisfying, I mean, the joy that comes with talking about people behind their back, is extremely comforting. What’s better than dissecting a person’s flaws just to make yourself seem like an olive…
Akaje Maimunat reports The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) chapter is set to hold heroes day to honour the retired members and a valedictory lecture in honour of the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Professor L.S Bilbis. According to a flier released by the union, the programme will be held on…
EXAMINATION BLUES: How GST Mass Failure Hits UDUS Students Olokooba Abdulwasiu reports While many students would consider a Computer Based Test (CBT) for the General Studies (GST) exam and see it as a technological advancement, students of the Faculty of Arts and Education, respectively, have no good impression about it. They have, unscrupulously, been ‘endowed’…
By: Raji Toheeb Ayinde To my understanding, for the meaningful change that millions of Nigerians have been clamoring for, it must start at the grassroots level. People often channel their condemnation and blame towards those in power, claiming they are the cause of our current predicament, without realizing that many of these issues originate from…
