Abubakar Babatetengi reports The Faculty of Agriculture, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has invited all the newly admitted students to an orientation programme ahead of the matriculation ceremony for the 2022/2023 academic session. According to a circular released by the faculty and signed by the Assistant Faculty Officer, I.A. Usman, the orientation program will be held…
By Shehu Uthman As soon as I could discern my right from wrong, I had a desire to study medicine and surgery, a course that my elder brother is studying too. My brother recognizing the importance of diversity in our field of studies suggested I explore the legal field. This advice became a pivotal moment,…
Akaje Maimunat reports Women in Focus, a division of The New Digest Press at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, has organized a webinar training focused on the roles of women in journalism. The training, held on the Google Meet platform, attracted a diverse audience of both male and female reporters of the pressboard. Themed “ Women…
Abdulmalik Abdulwahab reports The Entrepreneurship Club, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has convened its first Congress for the 2023/2024 Academic Session. Held on Saturday, May 4, at the University Entrepreneurship Center, the congress drew a diverse crowd including Stakeholders, Executives, existing members, and potential members from different departments. In her opening remark, Maryam Yusuf Makeri, the…
Abdullateef Abdullahi reports While voters continue to queue patiently to exercise their right, there have been disturbing reports of misconduct involving certain party agents who are allegedly resorting to unscrupulous methods to manipulate the electoral process. These individuals are purportedly using kerosene to remove the indelible ink mark on voters’ thumbs, with the intention of…
Ibraheem Ridwanullah reports The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, under the leadership of Mustaqeem bin Malik has invited the general public to Faruk Naik lecture. According to the flier, the program is scheduled to come up on Nov 1, at convocation theatre, main campus, starting precisely at 4:00 pm….
By Muheeb Mashood Arsenal have cemented a masterclass performance in their UEFA Champions League opener following a comfortable 4-0 victory against PSV at Emirates stadium on Wednesday. Six years after the Gunners struggled to secure a spot in the competition, the North Londoners crushed their opponent 3-0 before halftime, breaking the deadlock through Bukayo Saka…
By Hawa’u Malami The morning air was cool and dusty when Fa’iza Abubakar hurried out of her hostel, her mind fixed on the test that awaited her. Halfway down the path, her heart skipped, she had forgotten to buy a full-scap sheet, the answer booklet she needed for the test. The 200-level English and Literary…
The leading press outlet at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, The News Digest Press is receiving entries for its 2023 writing contest. Topic: The Antidote of 21st Century: Skill or Degree? Eligibility: Participants must be a student from any higher institution in Northwestern Nigeria Modalities: Entry must be a minimum of 700 words and 1,200 words…
Rasheedat Abidiesin reports The Student Union Caretaker Committee, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has sympathized with students on the unfortunate fire incident that occurred during the course of their journey to school from Ibadan. Recall that The News Digest Press earlier reported the unfortunate fire outbreak which happened around Ogbomosho, Oyo State. The motor conveyed UDUS…
