By Yisau Babatunde On a calm harmattan morning, the Taekwondo court in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) felt empty and cold, with the cemented floor dusty and tattered. A single training bag lay on the floor, looking forgotten in the quiet morning. Jamiu (surname withheld over fear of victimization), a Taekwondo athlete, described the situation…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The National Union of Lagos State Students (NULASS) , Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto chapter, is set to hold an orientation program for the newly admitted students. The program, according to the flier, will be held on 28th April, by 10:00 am at the convocation theatre. As contained, the event will feature Talks…
By Lamid Azeez On May 29, the newly elected President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his inaugural speech, declared unequivocally that fuel subsidy is gone. According to him, the rationale behind the decision was the rising cost of fuel subsidy of over $800 million a month on the Nigerian…
By Alqasim Gbemisola The wind season is a time of transition and transformation, typically lasting around 3-7 days. It is a natural part of the female cycle that can bring many different experiences. During this time, the body tends to undergo several physiological changes including a shift in hormone levels and increased circulation which can…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports Mallam Ahmed Isah Chafe, the Director of the Management and Information System (MIS), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), has dispelled rumor circulating that newly admitted and returning students can pay their school fees in installments. The News Digest gathered that there has been a rumor circulating within the students that the school…
By Habeeb Olokooba As a kid, my mom’s daily motivation has always been, Òógbémi lo ìlú Òyìnbó “You will take me overseas”. I grew up with this daily phrase of motivation from my mom, she believes in the perpetuity ahead and this always prompts my efficacy in the phrase ‘hard work pays’. Grace pays better…
After the spearmanship of the Caretaker Committee for the 2020/2021 academic session, Danfodites were once again offered the chance to choose another sailors of leadership for themselves.This time around, elected not selected. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto conducted her Students’ Union elections for the 2022/2023 academic on 8th June 2023. The election set a pace for…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen The ethos that led to the creation of a public hostel embodies the “spirit of love, peace, and endurance.” When choosing to reside in a school hostel, it’s crucial to remember that it’s meant for a diverse range of people from various tribes and religions. Living in a school hostel means sharing…
By Muheeb Mashood Chelsea Football Club has imprinted a borderline impact in European football, after spending nearly £1 billion in the transfer market within the blink of a year from 2022 to 2023. This comes after the takeover of the club by a group of investors led by an American wealthy billionaire (Todd Broehly) from…
Abdulganiyu Azeez and Yasir Aladodo report The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has on Thursday, 30 November, banned tinted-glass vehicles on campus for prioritizing safety. According to the directive issued and signed by Col. A.Y. Gwandu (rtd), the university Chief Security Officer (CSO), prohibits all staff, students and the general public from entering the…
