Ever since Nigeria switched to democracy in 1999, the nation’s elections have been characterized with misconduct and voting buying. From 1999, 2003, 2007 to 2011 and 2019, only the 2015 presidential election result escaped contestation in court in the Nigerian fourth republic. The recent heat of challenging elections outcome in Nigeria came few months…
By Shehu Uthman A report by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) revealed that Nigeria’s livestock sector plays a vital role in the economy, contributing about 17% of the agricultural GDP and 5% to the national GDP. However, cattle rearing—being a segment of the broader livestock farming industry—faces numerous challenges that threaten the stability of…
By: Hussain Wahab At 16-year-old, Maryam Abdullateef became one of the best female football players in Nurudeen Grammar School Ogbomoso, a dream she hoped to nurture into becoming like the professional Nigerian footballer and Barcelona striker, Asisat Oshoala. Upon her admission into Usmanu Danfodiyo University for a 5 year’s course in 2019, the 24-year-old thought…
By Sulaiman Aisha This is a reflection on the time when I was seeking admission into a tertiary institution. My friends and I sat for the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on the 9th of March, 2020. Additionally, we took our West African Examination Council (WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO) exams. Weeks later,…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports A 300 level Adult Education student, Abdullahi Hassan at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) has broken silence on the reason why he applied to Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto as the university of his choice. Hassan made this known on his social media handle on Sunday, 3rd September, that he chose Usmanu Danfodiyo…
Celebrating the Digest EIC By Muhyideen Ayuba It’s a bright morning, cocks crow, trees sway left and right and the atmosphere from the wagging wind of cold envelopes minds, squeezes bodies and camp many under the garments of protection. Making it cool, the sun rises, harmatan disappears when a sound of prospective flute blows in…
By Hussain Wahab Moshood Muraina, a recent graduate from Usmanu Danfodiyo University and an indigene of Saki, Oyo, has been confirmed as the best and only first-class graduate in the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemical and Life Science for the 2020/2021 academic session. Moshood, 28, who bagged the feat with Cumulative Grade Point…
Despite warnings from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) about the impending floods, the Kebbi State government failed to take adequate measures to prevent or mitigate the impact of the disaster. This negligence resulted in widespread flooding, which caused significant loss of life, property, and livelihoods. SHEREEFDEEN AHMAD reports….
The poem that wins the heart of the judges for this week is written by Abass Sani. He is a 200 level student of English, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. TON ON MY HEAD – By Abass Sani At the first light When I began the journey I Pleaded the master To spear my eyes The…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto under the stewardship of Professor L.S Bilbis, has scheduled Tuesday, 23rd April for the 29th swearing in ceremony of the 2022/2023 academic session for veterinary doctors. Scheduled to take place by 10:00 am at the University Auditorium, the event will be chaired by Prof. R.A…
