By Muhammed Akindele A recent post by Daily Trust regarding the SAMOA Agreement has caused some uproar across Nigeria. The report claimed the agreement, signed by the Federal government of Nigeria, contained clauses promoting LGBTQ+ rights. This sparked controversy, particularly among those whose religion doesn’t align with it. However, the problem lies not with the…
By Habibullah Temako In the face of daunting academic pressure, particularly at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, one of the Nigeria’s most challenging institutions, there exists an inspiring academic journey of Abdulkareem Abdulrasheed (Akare), a distinguished graduate of Education and Biology from the department of Science and Vocation, faculty of Education and Extension Services. Abdulrasheed Akere,…
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,…
Muhammed Akindele reports Muhammadjawad Oloruntoyin, a 300-level law student at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has clinched the first position at the orientation and oratory contest organized by the National Association of Kwara State Students, NAKKS. Oloruntoyin’s Victory was confirmed and announced after the oratory contest, which was held in the A10 lecture hall on April…
Ismail Amanatullah Among the school-owned female hostels are Zamfara and Kwankwasiya (Kano Hall). These are also the only female hostels that are storey buildings with railings. Many of these iron railings have become weak and frail from rust – continuous wetting and drying. It poses more danger to occupants of the first…
By Abdulrazaq Kamaldeen A middle man who has 3 children in different public universities sat in his comfort zone after he had arrived from the office, thinking on how to feed his family with the little penny he got from his work. Suddenly, one of his sons went to inform him about his school fee,…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports, The Sisters’ Beauty Forum, under the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto chapter, has set to hold a fortnight lecture. According to a flier released by the forum, the lecture will be held on Sunday, 8th October at DV Masjid, by 3:30pm. Themed ‘The Trial of Fear in Current…
By: Habibullahi Temako Admission stress in Nigeria tertiary institutions is escalating as the demand for higher education grows across the country. Universities being the most sought- after, offer diverse courses ranging from medicine to law becoming crucial for specialized knowledge and skill acquisition. However, the intricacies of the admission process pose significant challenges. Prospective students,…
The News Digest Press has again proven its dominance over any other press outfit on Danfodiyo varsity after winning the press outfit of the year award for fourth time in five academic sessions. In a resounding celebration of journalistic excellence, the News Digest press at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has been officially crowned as the…
By Ismail Amanatullah In the northern part of Nigeria, it’s not uncommon to witness children as young as 13 years old queuing up at different polling units with voter cards claiming they’re 20 or above. You might wonder why they’re there. The answer is quite simple. I’ve come across children who confessed that their political…
