Mind you Grammar

By Olayiwola Ridwan  Now at Morocco Ground: Aminu takes courage, subtly approaches Salamatu. Aminu: Good evening, Hajia Salamatu. How have you been? Salamatu: Evening. I have been good. Aminu: You are looking so dazzling this evening. I had always thought darkness would not do justice to your looks. But here you are! Your beauty alone…

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UDUS Libraries Extend Closing Hours to 10pm

Abdulganiyu Azeez reports  The management of Abdullah Fodiyo Library, the main library complex of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has extended its operation hours to 10:00pm from 6:00pm on weekdays. This equally applies to the Medical library and the Law library within the university. According to a circular released on Friday, 27th May and signed by…

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A Brief History of the Town Named Abuja

By Abdulrasaq Olayinka  Geographically located under the southwestern part of the ancient Habe (Hausa) kingdom of Zazzau (Zaria), the city “Abuja” is quite large in population for decades due to the existence of multi ethnic tribes that exists in the area.The largest of all were the “Gwaris” amd and follow by the Koro’s, Hausas among…

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From Jubilation to Blues: Travails of UDUS Student Photographer

By: Muhammed Akindele In a twist of fate on the auspicious afternoon of December 9, 2023, Abdulsamad Mayowa, a cherished photographer at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, found himself plummeting from jubilation to victimhood during the induction ceremony of medical students at the university’s auditorium. For him, the vibrant atmosphere filled with festive spirit, came to an…

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With Quality Content, News Digest Bagged Best Press Board and Other Four Awards on UDUS Campus

BY HUSSAIN WAHAB  The News Digest Press, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, has once again won the  best press board making it three times on a row. Not only that, four of her members won awards in different categories in the just concluded National Association Of Campus Journalists Symposium. However, it is not surprising because to…

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Is the Younger Generation Becoming More Intelligent?

By Abdulsalam Abdulmujeeb  It is  essential to consider the factors that contribute to intelligence. According to Wikipedia, intelligence encompasses attributes such as abstraction, logic, understanding, self-awareness, emotional knowledge, reasoning, planning, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. In essence, it denotes the capacity to learn, comprehend, and effectively navigate new or challenging situations.   To assess the…

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