By Amanatullah Yusuf It was early Monday morning. Mrs Titiloye Gloria Oluwapelumi hurriedly prepared the breakfast and dressed up her one-year-old baby as she rushed to catch up her 8: 00 am class. The Higher National Diploma(HND) 1 student of Mass Communication at Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin wished to concentrate on the lecture — perhaps…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports In a bid to conduct the Students Union presidential election in the 2022/2023 academic session, the management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has declared Thursday, 8th June, as lecture free day. According to the circular released, signed by the Dean of Students’ Affairs, Professor Umar Aliyu and dated 7th June 2023, the…
By Iorgboko Ama Michael It has been up to three weeks now that Nigerians are facing frustrating challenges in getting money for business transactions and other life money related issues. The reason for this hardship is not unconnected to Nigeria’s Central Bank policy of redesignation of N200, N500 and N1000 naira notes. …
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…
Usmanu Danfodiyo University In the wake of yesterday’s celebration of Nigeria’s distinctive qualities, today unveils a nation grappling with formidable challenges. Lives, regrettably, find themselves undervalued amidst internal security crises, orchestrated by powerful bandit forces. Within the hallowed halls of public universities, students’ personal spheres bear the brunt of unwelcome disruptions, transforming each…
By Maryam Abdullahi I laid down in my wooden bed, all dressed, as it was only ten more minutes before sheshi would arrive, as usual he comes at exactly 12 noon, while I had my eyes fixed on the sluggish wall clock, I heard footsteps followed by a collective thumping guffaw, heavily, a slender voice…
By Abdulmalik Abdulwahab The “first Jihad in Yoruba Land” refers to the Fulani Jihad led by Sheikh Salih bin Janta in the 18th century. This historical event marked a significant period of upheaval and transformation in the region. The Jihad aimed to spread Islam and establish Fulani dominance over the Hausa kingdoms, including those in…
By Hussain Wahab Boko or Morocco, are you a fan of any? Have you ever been to Morocco before? Of course, not the arabian countryside, I mean the only ‘holy land for sinful lovers.’ Yes, I mean UDUS Morocco grounds. What comes to your mind when you reminisce the blissful moon…
Right from the time immemorial, 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 famous obligation for any government to protect the lives and properties of its citizens. But the issue of…
Raji Toheeb reports, The Football Referee Association of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto under the leadership of the Sports Director, Muftau Ibrahim A. has called on interested students to join the referees’ team. This was contained in a statement released on Wednesday, 22nd June and shared on the WhatsApp platform of the National Association of Osun…
