EXPLAINER: 10 Types of Students You’re Likely to Have as Neighbors in UDUS Hostels (1) By: OLOKOOBA ABDULWASIU Living in one of UDUS’ eight Halls demands some ineffable formalities. They are rituals all hostelites— who wish to enjoy a peaceful stay in the hostel— must pay. Ironically, however, nowhere in the infamous Students’ Handbook can…
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The Rise and Fall of Jose Mourinho
By Muheeb Mashood Controversial football manager, Jose Mourinho’s hope of winning the Europa League was dashed to the wall, following a a 4-1 penalty shoot-out against seventh-time title winner, Sevilla at Budapest. A 35th minute Paulo Dybala’s lead gave coach Mourinho’s Roma a joyous assurance to extend his European final records, however, Mancini’s own goal…
Former Digest Editor Emerges as NACJ president
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The former Managing Editor of The News Digest Press and 400-level law student at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Hussain Wahab has been appointed as the president of the National Association of Campus Journalists, UDUS chapter. This was announced at the 2023 NACJ Annual Symposium held at the IBB center, main campus on…
EC-UDUS Visits Dean Students’ Affairs, Presents Agenda for 2023
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Entrepreneurship Club(EC) of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has on Thursday, June 14th paid a courtesy visit to the Dean of the Students’ Affair, Professor Umar Aliyu. The purpose of the visitation, according to EC President, Abdullah Umar Faruq, was aimed at congratulating the Dean on his recent appointment while also intimating…
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,…
A Nation with Escalating Insecurity and Human Tragedy
By: Abdulrazaq Kamaldeen Nigeria has become a haven for kidnappers, with security deteriorating from its strongholds. In a country where law enforcement struggles to ensure safety, life has become precarious. Tragically, killings are now a source of amusement, and kidnapping has evolved into a lucrative ransom-driven crime. Nigeria is now a country of “live here…
CIPACRE Begins Training at Torabora Mosque
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Center for Islamic Propagation and Comparative Religious Education,Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Chapter has commenced its training at the University central Mosque. According to the flyer, the training will be held every Friday from 4pm to 6pm while 9am to 1pm is scheduled for Sunday training. “Interested students are advised to quickly…
UDUS ELECTION RESULTS By: Adebisi Isaac
UDUS ELECTION RESULTS By: Adebisi Isaac Result of A 40 Used 60, non-used 40 Total ballot is 100 *President* Mai Jamaa 12 Kalgoorlie 32 Waliyi: 12 Invalid : 4 VP II Haidara : 36 S. S kirfi 5 Alfarooq: 13 Invalid : 6 Fin. Sec. Sardauna: 24 G. Sule: 34 Invalid :2 Sales Director. Kankara…
“Students Who Have Already Paid School Fees May Lose Their Money”— SU CTC Chairman
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The Chairman Caretaker Committee (CTC) for Students’ Union, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS),Muhammad Shamsudeen said students who had already paid their school fees may end up losing their money. It was gathered that students have been seeing updates of the amount of tuition fees on their portal with roughly 50% increment…
Inside Amaju Pinnick Administration Where Power Struggle, Corruption Allegations Mar Nigeria Football Federation
By Abdulmalik Abdulwahab Aminu Maigari, the former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), was sacked in 2014, following a strong allegation of financial misappropriation, misapplication and mal-administration. Yet, what led to the dismissal of the NFF former leader still ripples among the major problems that battled the preceding administration of Amaju Melvin Pinnick who…