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Lurking Under Shadow: The Growing Concern of Cyberbullying Amid Practice of Anonymous Message Among Nigeria Students

By Habibullah Temako  “Aliya ehen tell us why you have a deep voice and a strong face like a man!”—these are the words that are still ringing bells in the ears of Jimoh Aliyah*, a 200-level student of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), after an unknown user forwarded a WhatsApp direct message which was used…

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No Installment of School Fees Payment for Newly Admitted and Returning Students– MIS Director Clarifies

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…

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FACT-CHECK: Did UDUS Give Matriculation Gowns to New Students For Free?

By Shereefdeen Sawe The PEN PRESS outfit published a report on Friday evening that the management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has started distributing matriculation gowns to freshers for ‘free’.  The report was  titled ‘ Excitement as UDUS Management Distributes ‘ Free’ Matriculation Gowns to New Students.’  The Claim The report claimed that the management…

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The Imperative for Nollywood to Embrace African Traditions

Shehu Uthman Film actors, particularly those in Nollywood, wield significant influence over their audiences. They often reflect and shape contemporary ideas. However, it’s crucial to remember that true impact often begins at home. Those closest to us—our families and communities—are often the most appreciative recipients of our efforts. As Africa’s largest film industry and the…

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UDUS: Home of the Elite

By Lamid Azeez Sokoto is a yearlong hot and warm state where rainfall is infrequent and heavy sunshine is experienced. Land of the caliphate, where knowledge and morale resided, both residents and aliens can attest to the fickleness of the weather. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto is situated in the North Western part of the country…

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