SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF BROKEN HOMES By: Abdulwasiu Mujeeb Sons and daughters of broken homes are those that are either born or nurtured in divorced homes, they are those under the tent of two broken hearts, those whose parents had outrightly divorced themselves, therefore leaving them under the canopy of confusion as to who has…
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Motherhood and Maternity
By: Amidat Ahmad Motherhood and maternity is an unparalleled journey that transcends boundaries, cultures, and time. It is a profound chapter in a woman’s life that encompasses various emotions, challenges, and immeasurable joys. Whether anticipated or unexpected, this transformative experience leaves an indelible mark on individuals, families, and society as a whole. The essence of…
EDITORIAL: What Comes After the Nigerian Election Tribunal’s Verdict
Ever since Nigeria switched to democracy in 1999, the nation’s elections have been characterized with misconduct and voting buying. From 1999, 2003, 2007 to 2011 and 2019, only the 2015 presidential election result escaped contestation in court in the Nigerian fourth republic. The recent heat of challenging elections outcome in Nigeria came few months…
PAST UNION LEADERS SURVEY STUDENTS’ UNIONISM By Ibrahim Adeyemi and Muneer Yaqub.
PAST UNION LEADERS SURVEY STUDENTS’ UNIONISM By Ibrahim Adeyemi and Muneer Yaqub. The leadership of the Students’ Union of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has thought it wise to feature its predecessors to discuss trending issues concerning students’ unionists and unionism in Nigeria. The event, which was held at the university auditorium, was themed: “Students’ Unionism…
The Benefit of Congregational Prayer
By Alqasim Gbemisola Praying in congregation, also called jama’ah prayer, is an aspect of praying that is adorned with heavy benefits. Prayer is a form of divine communication of believers in expressing their thoughts, feelings, and desires to their deity or deities. It takes many forms of verbal recitation, physical gestures, or silent meditation. In…
SPECIAL REPORT: How Week Oversight Left UDUS Private Hostels Drowning in Unmanaged Water
By Hauwa’u Malami Every morning, before Sadiq Dahiru Kanoma, a 200-level Law student of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), steps out for lectures, he is confronted by the stench of decomposing refuse rising from piles of waste near his hostel. Sadiq lives in a private hostel behind Benji Mosque in the Shama area, a location…
Excitement As UDUS Students Rejoice Over Peaceful Rainfall
Muheeb Mashood reports At early day of June, a non violent rainfall that lasted for less than an hour in UDUS had met Abdullahi Ashiat at the law faculty mosque. The 200- level Education Biology students who went to cast her eyes over her books, disclosed to the News Digest Press that she would have…
Three Days After Total Blackouts, Electricity Restored in Jubril Aminu Hostel
By Adeleke Adedayo After three days of total blackouts at the Jubril Aminu and the neighbouring halls of residence, electricity supply has been restored for the residents. The electricity was restored around 11pm on Thursday night. The News Digest Press gathered that there was an electricity blackout since Tuesday night at Jubril Aminu hostel,…
Danfodiyo Varsity Calls for Application for Faculty,Departmental Positions
Muhammed Akindele reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has issued an official call for the qualified candidates to apply for faculty positions within various departments and units. This was contained in a memorandum released on Thursday, December 7th, and titled ‘Internal and External Advertisement’ from the office of the registrar and secretary to…
INSIDE UDUS: Awareness 360° Global Organizations Carries out Sanitation Project
Nafisat Gbemisola reports The Awareness 360° Global Organization, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has on Sunday, 4th June, carried out an effective cleaning on UDUS campus. Sanitation is a condition relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal. According to Abdulhamid Ghazili, a fellow in the project, said the…