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Health Stack   Health Stack is a column with Jibril Mutalib Sabi, a 200-level Pharmacy student and member of the News Digest Press. The column is aimed at empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health, foster positive health behaviors, and enhance a healthy lifestyle. By following the series of the column, you would…

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Destiny’s Crossroads: The Compelling Saga of Yaro Boys’ Convocation Dreams

By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen and Muhammad Akindele Amidst a jubilant atmosphere suffused with blessings, Nasiru Issa, a 14-year-old native of Sokoto state, awoke with a beaming smile upon learning of the convocation at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. The anticipated event promises to be a milestone in his young life–marking a momentous occasion he has yet to…

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THE NEED FOR A MASS COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT IN UDUS

The department of mass communication helps to prepare students for positions in the mass media industry, governmental agencies and other organizations where journalistic communication skills are crucial. This department helps to provide students with skills in areas such as journalism, broadcasting, films, publishing, advertising and public relations and more. The aforementioned benefits of having a…

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Inside Jubril Aminu Hostel, Where Legal Occupants Battle Unlicensed Students Over Their Legitimate Right

By Habibullah Temako The excitement of securing admission to Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, was a dream come true for 100-Level Biochemistry student, Lawal Muhammad Sagir, But this excitement has been swiftly tempered by campus reality upon arrival, where he found himself sharing space with unauthorized occupants at his residents in Jubril Aminu hostel. Sagir’s encounter…

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The Perseverance of Woman in Society

By: Awwal Nafisat One of the rudimentary stances of society is the widening gap bridges on gender which has long-term regression and retroverted in women’s voices. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, a lawyer and women’s rights activist, said “One of the biggest challenges that we face as women is the stereotype and the societal perception imposed on us.”…

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Hardship: Students’ Financial Burden Worsen in Danfodiyo as Management Increases Hostel Fee

By Shamsudeen Abubakar Students at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) are now grappling with an unexpected financial burden after the school management announced a hike in hostel fees for residents staying in the university’s halls of residence. Before this, a student was paying ₦15,000 for a hostel which accommodates eight students per room. However, with…

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