Dreams on Hold: How ASUU Strike is Delaying Students Across Campuses
By Fathiu Jimoh When Zainab Mudasiru, a graduand of Zoology, was preparing to submit her…
Dreams on Hold: How ASUU Strike is Delaying Students Across Campuses
By Fathiu Jimoh When Zainab Mudasiru, a graduand of Zoology, was preparing to submit her final year project, she was full of joy, thinking she would finally reunite with her family the following week. Little did she know that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) was about to announce a two-week warning strike. In…
With N5,000, UDUS Students Travel on Trailers, Risk Safety, Devastating Health Challenges
By Yisau Babatunde On a cold morning in October, Ibrahim Muhammad, a 300-level Sociology student at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), made his way to Ajia Alimo road in Sokoto market to begin his journey home. With a worried but determined expression, he climbed onto the back of a moving trailer heading toward Kwara State….
He Got Some Names—NAKSS Local Chapters’ Leaders Counter Ex-SU PRO’s Claim Over Scholarship List
Some local chapters’ presidents under the National Association of Kwara State Students, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (NAKSS-UDUS), have dismissed the claim that they did not submit the list of student beneficiaries to Comrade Abdulrafiu Abdullah Opeyemi, the Students’ Union Ex-Caretaker Committee Public Relations Officer. Following DIGEST PRESS’ earlier report published on October 7, 2025, Opeyemi…
Amidst the Odds of Social Constructs: The Inspiring Story of Ayyub Haleemat Abake’s First-class Academic Journey
By Raheem Anifa Growing up in a society where age-long social constructs often triumph ambitions, Ayyub Haleemat Abake, a resident of Badia-ijora Lagos State, stood her ground against the odds to preserve her future—therefore bagging First-class honour in Statistics at Kawara State University, Malete (KWASU) Ayyub Haleemat’s inspiring academic journey to achieve this remarkable feat…
DILEMMA: Phone Theft, Properties Stolen, Ill-fated Situations During Holiday Hindered Well-being of Students
By Fathiu Jimoh Who will take the blame when I didn’t go home? Is it my fault to stay behind after my examination? Several sorts of questions encircled Mujaheed Abdulrahman’s mind when he lost his valuable items to the hands of a thief. Over the weeks, his hostel’s electricity danced to the tune of blackout….
Night Reading Ordeal: UDUS Students Battle Darkness Heat and Mosquitoes in Classrooms
By Fathiu Jimoh It was a typical evening at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), around 6:30 PM. After a grueling marathon lecture, Abdullahi Aisha, a 200-level English student, headed to a classroom, hoping to get some reading done before returning to her hostel. As was her daily routine.However, for many students finding a conducive environment…
From Ajegunle to Global Greatness: The Untold Story of Nigerian Footballer Victor Osimhen
By Yisau Babatunde When Victor James Osimhen steps onto the pitch at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples, tens of thousands chant his name with joy and admiration. To many Italians, he is the warrior who ended Napoli’s 33-year of deadlock waiting for Serie A title. However, to millions of Nigerians, he is much more…
Amidst FIFA Intervention, Growing Racism Mars European Professional Football
By Safwan Abubakar From men to women competition, racism has been a recurring issue in European football, with several players, officials, and fans being subjected to abuse due to their colour, nationality, or ethnicity. While many victims have been targeted because of their partnership with an opposing team, there have been instances of individuals being…
Evaluating the Role of Intellectual Property in Promoting University-based Innovation and Commercialisation in Nigeria: How Nigeria Universities can Leverage Patents, Trademarks, and Licensing to Turn Research into Viable Products
By Oyelowo Khalid Universities across Nigeria are gradually deviating from purely academic gatherings to become engines of innovation, research, commercialisation and economic growth in Nigeria, where the knowledge economy is seen as a pathway to aid Nigeria from its sole dependency on oil. For this innovation to be productive, universities need the help of intellectual…
The Pain of Near Misses: Super Eagles World Cup Qualification Woes
By Safwan Abubakar Nigeria stands out as a powerhouse of passion and expectation. The Super Eagles, embodying the nation’s rich football legacy, have consistently portrayed exceptional talent, captivating fans globally with their dynamic style and storied history. Their iconic green jerseys have become synonymous with African football excellence. However, alongside their successes —such as clinching…