Safety within the university hostels should never be negotiable. However, the recent surge in attacks attributed to Yarinya Girls in the female hostels of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) signals a disturbing development that demands urgent attention from both the university management and security authorities. The group referred to as Yarinya Girls in UDUS…
Ramadan is meant to be a period of peace, reflection, and spiritual devotion. However, at UDUS, this year’s Ramadan began under a cloud of frustration. Instead of quiet nights of study and worship, students on campus have been grappling with an unexpected and prolonged power outage that began on 15th of February 2026, a day…
Before addressing the issue of hostel generator, we, the students, believe that despite some issues remaining unaddressed by the current Students Union Caretaker Committee, notable progress has been made in various areas across school hostels. Whether it’s the installation of new water tanks or the renovation of the hostel reservoir, the current administration of…
The issue of determining the precise time for the Jum’at prayer at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has been a longstanding concern for students. This situation, where the timing seems uncertain, has persisted over the years, causing inconvenience and challenges for many. Understanding that the university mosque serves an academic population, it becomes important…
As the scorching sun beats down on our school, the question arises: are our solar panels truly serving their purpose? Should we label them as non-functional, or perhaps acknowledge that they are unable to sufficiently power our needs during daylight hours? Living in a state known for its sunshine, we expect our solar panels…
The persistent gap between what we expect and what we actually witness in Nigeria’s education sector demands urgent attention. It is disheartening to see how the best graduating students are recognized in Nigeria federal universities. This issue reveals a broader problem of undervaluing education in our nation. The federal government’s role in adequately funding…
In this day and age, where privacy is often considered a fundamental right, one would think that even the humble bathroom would offer a sanctuary from prying eyes. Alas, the reality is far from ideal, as we find ourselves confronted with the spectacle of unabashed nakedness on full display in the 24/7 Bathrooms Without…
We face a significant challenge within our hostels, and I firmly believe that a sense of responsibility and literacy should be ingrained in every educated student. However, the behavior of some male students at school hostels disappoints me greatly. We all know that Usmanu Danfodiyo University halls of residence possess impressive structures since their…
Usmanu Danfodiyo University In the wake of yesterday’s celebration of Nigeria’s distinctive qualities, today unveils a nation grappling with formidable challenges. Lives, regrettably, find themselves undervalued amidst internal security crises, orchestrated by powerful bandit forces. Within the hallowed halls of public universities, students’ personal spheres bear the brunt of unwelcome disruptions, transforming each…
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…
