Despite ‘Poor Chemistry Background’ , Student Clinches First Class in UDUS’ Applied Chem. Dept. Aransiola Oluwakemi reports… Despite a very poor background in chemistry, twenty-four years old former coordinator for the University Christian Chapel; Adebisi Quazim Enoch has clinched a First Class honour degree in Applied Chemistry from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Enoch, who hails…
Read More
What to Know about Elon Musk’s Neuralink Device
By Abdulsalam Abdulmujeeb The Elon Musk Neuralink is a device that has a chip that processes and transmits neural signals that could be transmitted to devices like a computer or a phone. The Neuralink Corporation is an American neurotechnology company that is developing implantable brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) based in Fremont, California. Founded by Elon Musk…
Evicted for Highest Bidder: Benji Caretaker Breaches Extant Laws, Throws Students Properties Out in Ruins
By Fathiu Jimoh When Mujibu Olasunkanmi, a 200-level Political Science student, left the campus last October, losing his properties was the last thing that came to his mind. Having a private hostel was enough security for the wares he was leaving behind. However, when Mujibu returned to resume back this year’s January, he was surprised…
UDUS 2023 Emirate Election: Irregularities Emerge During Voting Process
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…
Former Digest Editor Emerges NACJ President, Vows Capacity Building
Abdulmalik Abdulwahab reports The former Editor-in-Chief of the News Digest Press and 400-level Law student has emerged as the new President of the National Association of Campus Journalists, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. The announcement was made on Sunday, 27th of October, 2024, after a thorough screening and interview process by the NACJ Transition Committee. Shereefdeen…
Islam’s Prohibition on Eid Day: What You should Avoid
By Mutalib Jibril In the name of Allāh, the Gracious, the Merciful All praise is due to Allāh. We praise Him, we seek His help, we seek His forgiveness, and we seek refuge in Allāh from the evil within ourselves and our evil deeds. Whomever Allāh guides, there is none to misguide, and whomever Allah…
Prevalence of Gender Inequality in Nigeria’s Political System: Trial of Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan
By Muheeb Mashood Under the outshine of the sun at Tasha Aliu market, one of the motor parks situated in Sokoto, North West Nigeria, four students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto were parading the marketers’ stores campaigning and conversing exclusively with them about their basic rights to them. “Protecting Civic Space” is a program organized…
Bus Fare Hike: Balancing Economics and Students Welfare
By Amidat Ahmad The recent increase in bus fare from ₦100 to ₦150, effective from September 20th, certainly raises important issues that warrant discussion. This change appears to be a direct response to economic factors and policies surrounding fuel subsidy and the subsequent hike in fuel prices. On September 20th, we witnessed a sudden and,…
[REVIEW] Sacrifice and Sacrilege: Taming An Uncultured Culture of MutilationBy : Ameenah Gambari Mutilation and tribal incision — as a traditional means of beauty or identification — is what has been recently gaining attention and rejection. The act is therefore termed as being barbaric, especially in the 21st century. Those who objected to this act make…
2023 Digest Festival: Akaje Maimunat Emerged Rookie Journalist of the Year
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports Akaje Maimunat, a 300-level student of the English language emerged as the Rookie Journalist of the Year in the 2023 News Digest festival, held at Multipurpose Hall2 (MH2) at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto main campus on Sunday, 5th November 2023. Recall that Maimunat had previously participated in the Abdullahi Tijani writing contest,…