By: Muhammed Akindele Nigeria is a country known for its rich diversity of ethnic groups, with Hausa/Fulani, Yoruba, and Igbo being the major ones. Despite my clear Yoruba heritage, I’ve frequently encountered the misperception that I belong to the Fulani ethnic group. This confusion isn’t entirely unexpected, given certain physical attributes that I possess, such…
By: Muhammed Akindele The recurring ASUU strikes in our country have been a long-standing issue, with the union established in 1978 but frequently going on strike due to unfulfilled government agreements. However, it’s important to note that not only students but also lecturers are victims of these strikes. Lecturers, who rely on their teaching income,…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports A 300-level student of Primary Education, Faculty of Education and Extension Services (FEES), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), Isiaq Ibrahim has bagged The News Digest male category of campus Journalist for the year 2022/2023 academic session. This announcement was made during the Digest Festival, held on Sunday, 5th November, at UDUS Multi-purpose…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports Akaje Maimunat, a 300-level student of the English language emerged as the Rookie Journalist of the Year in the 2023 News Digest festival, held at Multipurpose Hall2 (MH2) at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto main campus on Sunday, 5th November 2023. Recall that Maimunat had previously participated in the Abdullahi Tijani writing contest,…
By Shereefdeen Ahmad Up to this moment, I still cannot not believe that the Shereefdeen-led administration has reached its destination. Today, The News Digest Press would witness another set of sailors to sail the affairs of the media platform. Just like the administration before it, my era as the editor-in-chief has maintained the pure cardinal…
Abdullateef Abdullahi reports While voters continue to queue patiently to exercise their right, there have been disturbing reports of misconduct involving certain party agents who are allegedly resorting to unscrupulous methods to manipulate the electoral process. These individuals are purportedly using kerosene to remove the indelible ink mark on voters’ thumbs, with the intention of…
Raji Toheeb reports The Linguistics Students’ Association (LINSA), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) chapter is set to hold its 1st public lecture, cultural day and launch of a website for the 2022/2023 academic session. According to a flier released, the event will be held on 15th November, 2023 at PTF hall by 10:00am. Focusing on…
By Habeeb Olokooba There are many ebullient dreams to be visualized as upcoming afrobeats artists. While some will come to life, some will remain mere dreams, better not dreams. But follow your dreams, they say, even though it might be your biggest nightmare. The fast rising afrobeats star, Crown Uzama popularly known as Shalipoppi, who…
By Nurudeen Bolaji God forbid a time when we have to live our lives in isolation. Human race has been said to perish whenever we stop mingling with others. I bemoan the travails of this story, as it happened between me and a close friend. Before I proceed, I will like to conceal my identity…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The office of the Attorney General under the Law Students Association of Nigeria, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto is set to hold a two-day groundbreaking symposium on litigation for all law students. The training, themed: A Thought-provoking Disclosure On Navigating The Waters Of Litigation Criminal and Civil” will be held on Saturday, 4th…
