By: Amidat Ahmad. Recently, I had the privilege of attending a mentoring session organized by the National Association of Campus Journalists, Usumanu Danfodiyo University (NACJ-UDUS) which aimed to empower female journalists and expose them to the importance of female voices in the journalism world. The session was a poignant reminder that “despite progress, gender disparities…
By Muhyideen Kolawole It was already dusked, but of all events that was not only surprising but also scary for the day was that of Abdullah. Like a cow suffering from the pain of pit dragged into, he had screamed to the brim of deafened ears that the world around him was left unalarmed, created…
Abdulrazak Olayinka reports Ahmad Tijani popularly known as Insight, has clinched the top prize in the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Logo Trademark Radio competition. Ahmad is a 200 level student from the department of Computer Science at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. It can be recalled that The News Digest had earlier reported that the UDUS management…
By Abdulrasaq kamaldeen It’s no longer a gain saying that Nigeria is a land of blessing. Despite the country suffering from political, economic and security epilepsy, the greatness of Nigeria is obvious even to the blind. But it’s now a big illusion to even refer to Nigeria as the giant of Africa. From economic headache…
BY HUSSAIN WAHAB The News Digest Press, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, has once again won the best press board making it three times on a row. Not only that, four of her members won awards in different categories in the just concluded National Association Of Campus Journalists Symposium. However, it is not surprising because to…
By Taofeeq Imam In 2017, Yusuf Taiye secured admission to Economics at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Right from the day he stepped foot in the Seat of Caliphate, the hope of bagging first-class honors settled in his mind. Taiye, a native of Ikotun Ile in Oyun local government area of Kwara State, gained irrecondite among…
[REVIEW] Sacrifice and Sacrilege: Taming An Uncultured Culture of MutilationBy : Ameenah Gambari Mutilation and tribal incision — as a traditional means of beauty or identification — is what has been recently gaining attention and rejection. The act is therefore termed as being barbaric, especially in the 21st century. Those who objected to this act make…
By Habeeb Olokooba UDUS will prudently decide the Messiah who will pilot their affairs for the next session was the smoke that smogged every atmosphere in my dearest varsity. “Thank God, It’s high time we pushed out an unceremonious president; a union without government,” said students who have been thirsting for ‘government’ in SU. Unbelievably,…
St VALENTINE’S DAY: THE CAUSE OF LOVE CELEBRATIONBy YUNUS, ABDULWAKEEL O. The approaching and celebration of St. Valentine’s day on 14th February of every year always widespread on the earth and overwhelms the living souls immediately the almanac reads 15th January of the year. Enthusiastically, everyone wishes, and thinks about what to present to someone…
By Olayiwola Ridwan Now at Morocco Ground: Aminu takes courage, subtly approaches Salamatu. Aminu: Good evening, Hajia Salamatu. How have you been? Salamatu: Evening. I have been good. Aminu: You are looking so dazzling this evening. I had always thought darkness would not do justice to your looks. But here you are! Your beauty alone…
