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On October 1st, 1960, the world watched as the Green-White-Green flag rose to the sky, announcing the birth of a new sovereign nation. “Nigeria we hail thee” was sung with trembling voices, one filled with hope, pride, and the promise of a glorious future ahead. From the oil-rich Niger Delta creeks to the vast fields in Sokoto and down to the bustling streets of Lagos, the air was heavy with expectations. Sixty-five years later, the same land stands battered with its dream fractured. The independence anniversary, which should be a moment of national celebration, has become an annual ritual of empty speeches and hollow parades. The truth has always been obvious, while Nigeria may have gained freedom from colonial masters, the country remains enslaved by corruption, insecurity, poor governance, and broken promises. In faculties, departments, classes and dormitories at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, the reality has once again been wrapped in shining clothing. As against the expected...

  By Sebiotimo Abdullateef Claim: A facebook page, Doctor of the Future , published a post , claiming that more than 95% of diseases are caused by “bad mood” or anger . This implies that emotional states such as anger and being upset are the primary cause of almost all illnesses. Verdict: UNPROVED! No credible scientific evidence or publication from official public-health organizations supports such the claim .  Full Text: On 17th May, 2024, a viral post published by Doctor of The Future , a facebook page with more than 460,000 followers, claimed that more than 95–percent of all diseases are caused by bad mood or anger. The claim linked the cause of majorly all disease to anger, and bad mood. Anger is a powerful emotion that bridges mental and physical health. It influences how the body reacts to stress, together with how the mind processes experiences. Researchers often explore this connection to understand how emotional states, especially prolonged anger, can shape one’s ...

On a calm night 50 years ago, the cry of a newborn rocked the entire country as it got into the hands of the midwives on duty. The capital of the then Northwest State welcomed its first federal government university; University of Sokoto. From that very night, the university has lived a worthy 50 years of learning, research, and producing fine minds. Of course, if five governors have once sat in a school or the current INEC chairman of a country was once a student of a university, then there is no doubt about the quality of graduates in learning and character they produce in such school. In fact, the school’s teaching hospital has brought thousands of people back to the world on their journey to the great beyond, and the smell of old books in Abdullahi Fodio library is enough charm to fall in love with reading books. All in all, a big thunderous clap for the then small boy that got its name changed to Usmanu Danfodiyo University in 1988. But wait, dear students of Usmanu Danfodiyo Univ...

  Danfodiyo Varsity Reschedules Working Hours for Ramadan An-Nur Abubakar Reports, The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto has on Monday, March 11, rescheduled its working hours for all activities in respect of the ongoing fasting period (Ramadan). The information was contained in a circular released from the information and public relations unit, office of the vice chancellor and signed by University public relations officer, Ismaila Muhammad Yauri on 11th March 2024. According to the circular released, the changes in the working hour will be effective  from Monday, March 11th, which is equivalent to the first day of Ramadan, and will be revert back to normal period immediately after the observance of Ramadan.  “This is to inform all members of the university community that with effect from Monday, 11th March 2024 the first day of Ramadan, the following official working hours will be observed till the end of the Ramadan fasting period. Mondays to Thursdays 8...