2025 - DIGEST PRESS

He Got Some Names—NAKSS Local Chapters’ Leaders Counter Ex-SU PRO’s Claim Over Scholarship List

The News Digest Press4 days ago08 mins

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…

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Amidst the Odds of Social Constructs: The Inspiring Story of Ayyub Haleemat Abake’s First-class Academic Journey

The News Digest Press6 days ago05 mins

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…

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DILEMMA: Phone Theft, Properties Stolen, Ill-fated Situations During Holiday Hindered Well-being of Students

The News Digest Press1 week ago05 mins

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….

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Night Reading Ordeal: UDUS Students Battle Darkness Heat and Mosquitoes in Classrooms

The News Digest Press1 week ago07 mins

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…

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From Ajegunle to Global Greatness: The Untold Story of Nigerian Footballer Victor Osimhen

The News Digest Press2 weeks ago5 days ago08 mins

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…

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Amidst FIFA Intervention, Growing Racism Mars European Professional Football

The News Digest Press3 weeks ago010 mins

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…

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The Pain of Near Misses: Super Eagles World Cup Qualification Woes

The News Digest Press3 weeks ago06 mins

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…

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In UDUS, Inadequate Toilet Facilities in Private Hostels Put Students in Danger

The News Digest Press1 month ago1 week ago08 mins

By Oyelowo Khalid Amaoo Maruf, a final year Economics student of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), couldn’t hide his frustration over the poor toilet conditions in his private hostel at Sharma. For weeks, the blocked toilet has left him with no option but to seek help at a friend’s hostel. Even after the soakaway was…

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Inside UDUS, Where Ladies Pay Twice the Price of Men For Same Residence

The News Digest Press1 month ago1 week ago011 mins

By Habibullah Temako Ademorayo* could talk for days about the exploitation she has faced since choosing to stay in Gida Nkiruma, one of the private hostels at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS). From her 100-level, she lived in a school hostel because it was affordable. But by 400-level, she needed something more spacious and restful,…

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Too Much to Suffer: How Poor Drainage System Hold Students Hostages After Heavy Downpour Soaks UDUS Communities

The News Digest Press2 months ago7 days ago012 mins

By Rasheedat Abidiesin On a fateful Wednesday afternoon in July 2025, the droplets of water are still descending on the earth. Zainu Abiden’s patience was pushed to the brink after a heavy downpour saw him and his other colleagues sheltered in one of the classes at the Faculty of Engineering and Environmental Science (FEES), in…