Breaking: Court strikes out Kwara Poly, Police’s case against Informant247 journalists

The Magistrate Court sitting in Ilorin has struck out the criminal conspiracy and defamation case brought against The Informant247 journalists by Kwara State Polytechnic and the Nigerian Police after 11 months of legal battle. Magistrate Adebayo Qudus dismissed the case due to abuse of court process and lack of diligent prosecution. The journalists were arraigned…

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How UDUS Student Secured Exchange Program to Europe

By Habibullah Temako Amidst the preparation for examination, Shereefdeen Ahmad, a final year law student and President of the National Association of Campus Journalists (NACJ) Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), curiously strolled his WhatsApp groups to discover the recent journalistic opportunities that were available While checking the messages, surprisingly, a life-changing message popped up—he has…

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UDUS Students Launch Campus Legacy Initiative to Boost Student Skills

Shamsudeen Abubakar reports A groundbreaking initiative, “Campus Legacy,” has been launched by students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) to equip their peers with essential skills for academic and professional success. Founded on the 7h of November, 2024, by final-year Law students Olayiwola Ridwan Adetunji and Shereefdeen Ahmad Sawe, this initiative aims to bridge the…

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Former Digest Editor Emerges NACJ President, Vows Capacity Building

Abdulmalik Abdulwahab reports The former Editor-in-Chief of the News Digest Press and 400-level Law student has emerged as the new President of the National Association of Campus Journalists, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. The announcement was made on Sunday, 27th of October, 2024, after a thorough screening and interview process by the NACJ Transition Committee. Shereefdeen…

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Inside UDUS: Inadequate Funding Fuels Poor Medical Attention Encountered At The School Clinic

By Abdurrahim Ibrahim When Shamsudeen Abubakar, a 300-level Education and English Language student, accompanied his brother to the school clinic, he was expecting swift action, especially since his brother’s condition was serious. Unfortunately, it became clear that immediate help was not available. Frustration set in for Shamsudeen when he found no doctors present. As his…

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FEATURE: In Sokoto, Gidan Yaro School Struggles for Attendance Despite Free Schooling 

By Amanatullahi Yusuf As the sun sets on a typical Friday morning in Gidan Yaro Community School, Wanmako Local Government, Yusuf, an 11-year-old primary school student, strolls aimlessly through his village. Despite his school being mere steps away from his house, he wandered around during what was supposed to be learning time. This time, their…

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