The News Digest Press

The News Digest Press is a campus press outlet based at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. It covers both issues on the campus and beyond. On campus, Digest has won the Press Board of the Year award for three consecutive times_2018, 2019 and 2020. At national level, the press board has emerged as the winner of the Pen Club of the Year award at the 2019 annual campus journalism awards organized by the Youth Digest in Nigeria.

UDUS- Entrepreneurship Club to Host Global Entrepreneurship Week

Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Entrepreneurship Club at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto is set to host a Global Entrepreneurship Event. The Global Entrepreneurship Events is scheduled to hold from 13th to 19th of November,2023 at the Center for Entrepreneurship Development, UDUS. According to the fleir, the Global Entrepreneurship Week Event is aimed at igniting entrepreneurial spirit…

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FEATURE: Students Trade lectures, Attendance for CJID Training—The Sacrifice That Changes lives

By Muheeb Mashood The campus Journalists at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, have exchanged traditional lecture hours for a transformative four-day intensive training program offered by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development. The program, held in the boardroom of the Faculty of Social Sciences from October 16 to 19, 2023, brought together over 50 beneficiaries…

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UDUS Secures N100 Million Grant for Cutting-Edge Laboratory Upgrade

Muhammad Akindele reports Usmanu  Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has received a substantial grant of N100 million dedicated to the enhancement of its laboratory facilities. This announcement—made via the University official handle on October 20, 2023, signifies a significant stride towards fostering closer ties between academia and the industrial sector. The grant, originating from the National Office…

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Nigeria Security and Humanitarian Challenges and the Role of Journalism in Tackling them

By: Fatima Abdulrahman Journalism plays a crucial role in addressing Nigeria’s security and humanitarian challenges. As a storyteller, it’s my responsibility to go beyond the explosions and statistics, recognizing that every incident involves lives, hopes, and dreams. Nigeria faces a range of security issues, including cybercrime, armed robbery, kidnapping, domestic crime, extrajudicial killings, herder-farmer conflicts,…

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There is no Place Like Home

 By Mutalib Jibril It’s in the cozy living room at home where we share stories, laughter, and the enticing aroma of my mom’s cooking that fills the air. The familiar faces of family members provide unwavering support.    When I’m away at school, I yearn for the delectable dishes my mom prepares. Her cooking isn’t just…

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ELSS-UDUS to Hold Debate Competition

  Alqasim Gbemisola reports The English and Literary Studies Students’ Association (ELSSA), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto Chapter, is set to hold an engaging debate competition. The programme, according to a flyer released by the debate committee, is scheduled to coincide with the ELSSA Magazine Launching Day, where the participants will be speaking on the topic…

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