By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen Security has been one of the most indispensable necessities for mankind. Guarding privacy and ensuring the safety of dear ones has remained an ancient culture for a man. Therefore, it is a must-do for any government to protect the lives and properties of its citizens. But the issue of security in Nigeria…
By Olayiwola Ridwan Aminu Receives Advice About Salamatu from His Friends. His friends: Aminu, how far is your intelligent girlfriend, Salamatu? Aminu: It’s actually been a while since I have heard from her. But, she must be doing fine. His friends: We know you have serious interest in that girl. Do you think you are…
When the news for the increment of tuition fees made headlines on Danfodiyo press outlets, it almost drew out the intestine of students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, from their anuses. The thought of dropping out from the school remained an ugly incubus for many of the poor students who chose the federal university because…
By Jimoh Aisha If you have a child wafting into his teenage years, it is very apt, I must recommend, you say a prayer for him. In that teenage year, it is a battle between the moral inclination you have instilled in him and the peers they roll and grow up with. With the latter…
By Yasir Aladodo “Let the poor breath.” echoed President Bola Ahmed months back. Yet to what good is breathing when hunger looms? Beyond words, the country is ruing. Things are not as they ought to be. Food commodities are beyond the average pocket. Dollar rates oscillate from bad to worse, crippling the country’s forex and…
By Ismail Amanatullah Pedophilia is considered as a form of child abuse in which an adult or older adolescent uses a child for sexual stimulation. Most of the time, these culprits use force or threats. UNICEF statistics shows that abuse in all its forms is a daily reality for many…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen and Muhammad Akindele Amidst a jubilant atmosphere suffused with blessings, Nasiru Issa, a 14-year-old native of Sokoto state, awoke with a beaming smile upon learning of the convocation at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. The anticipated event promises to be a milestone in his young life–marking a momentous occasion he has yet to…
By Habibullah Temako Ademorayo* could talk for days about the exploitation she has faced since choosing to stay in Gida Nkiruma, one of the private hostels at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS). From her 100-level, she lived in a school hostel because it was affordable. But by 400-level, she needed something more spacious and restful,…
By Mutalib Jibril Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulties in falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing poor-quality sleep. Insomnia can manifest differently among individuals. While some may have difficulty falling asleep despite feeling tired, others may awaken in the middle of the night and struggle to return to sleep, anxiously observing the passing…
By: Abdulkadir Sofiullahi Those who maintain a cheerful disposition during challenging times are truly admirable and serve as a wellspring of inspiration to others. They have the ability to diffuse conflicts by finding humor in difficult situations. A wise individual can avoid an argument by responding to jests and remarks directed at them with lighthearted…
