Habeeb Olokooba reports It was an unbearably hot Monday afternoon, when the hellish sun in the seat of Caliphate was at its apex. Jamiu Abdulrahman [pseudonym], a 400 level student of law, was returning back to his hostel after a very busy and exhausting day. The concurrent result of both a hectic day and the…
By Mutalib Jibril I came across a post by a medical doctor who stated that using a sponge for bathing offers no additional benefits. He explained that the skin naturally exfoliates with the application of soap and water, making sponge users no cleaner than those who don’t use one. He noted that using a sponge…
Idris Danliti reports The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with Coursera, is set to offer an opportunity to students to build capacity that can provide them with skills for digital jobs This was contained in a flyer shared by Mallam Ahmad Chafe, the Director of Management of the Information System (MIS),…
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 Muneer Yaqub Nigeria is a multi-cultural nation, with well over three hundred ethnic groups and two hundred languages. The quest for unification of these groups, despite their diversity, has made it adopt English Language as its lingua franca. And by implication, the language of instruction, and communication, in the Nigerian academia is…
By: Aisha Jimoh In contemporary society, women grapple with ingrained notions of inferiority, contending with societal expectations that confine them to predetermined roles. This struggle is particularly pronounced among women journalists in Africa, who not only face heightened risks compared to their male counterparts but also navigate the delicate balance between career aspirations and societal…
UDUS’ Students’ Union Purchases Ambulance, Sets To Assist The University Clinic Olokooba Abdulwasiu reports In view of the challenges facing the University Clinic, the Students’ Union of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto , has purchased a seperate ambulance to complement the effort of the school and the management of the university clinic in ensuring the sanctity…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The Faculty of Education and Extension Services (FEES), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has invited all departments under the faculty to participate in the Inter-departmental football competition. According to the circular released on 25 May, and signed by Mubarak Aliyu Kaffe, the Nigerian Universities Education Students Association’s president, the football league competition will…
PRISONERS ON STRIKE By: Muneer Yaqub I never really got the wisdom entrenched in that Asa’s Song, “Jailer.” She’s one Nigerian singer whose discerning insight I pretty much adore. With her music, adorned by a beautiful voice, she addresses issues of social concern, much uncommon within the musical firmament. Studded in her music are riddles;…
By: Abdulkadir Sofiullahi Those who maintain a cheerful disposition during challenging times are truly admirable and serve as a wellspring of inspiration to others. They have the ability to diffuse conflicts by finding humor in difficult situations. A wise individual can avoid an argument by responding to jests and remarks directed at them with lighthearted…
