EXAMINATION BLUES: How GST Mass Failure Hits UDUS Students Olokooba Abdulwasiu reports While many students would consider a Computer Based Test (CBT) for the General Studies (GST) exam and see it as a technological advancement, students of the Faculty of Arts and Education, respectively, have no good impression about it. They have, unscrupulously, been ‘endowed’…
By Habeeb Olokooba Stanley Omah, popularly known as Omah Lay is one of the biggest superstars of Afro-beats in the present day. The ‘Damn’ crooner has been hailed to entertain his fans with his depressed state. It’s not wrong to say that Omah had been going through a sad moment for a while now. This…
By Habeeb Olokooba I wasn’t informed that I left home so I could return to reciprocate the shelter it (home) gave me. It is basic. The echoes of the reality in my abode are ebullient enough, to pass the message: loud and clear. Like myriads of other Danfodites from humble families like mine, the story…
By Abdullah Tijani The Students’ Representative Assembly (SRA) of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has suspended three executives of the Students’ Union for mismanagement of the union’s funds. The President, Ibrahim Sheu has been suspended for four weeks, while the Financial Secretary, Mu’azu Bello and the Welfare Director, Abdulrahman Abubakar have bagged three weeks suspension respectively….
By Alqasim Gbemisola Praying in congregation, also called jama’ah prayer, is an aspect of praying that is adorned with heavy benefits. Prayer is a form of divine communication of believers in expressing their thoughts, feelings, and desires to their deity or deities. It takes many forms of verbal recitation, physical gestures, or silent meditation. In…
Abdulkadir Sofiullahi Reports The Faculty of Social Sciences, Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto has invited the general public to its 8th opening ceremony of its national Conference. The program, according to a flyer released by the Faculty and signed by the chairman, prof. Jimoh Amzat, will be held on Monday, 27th November, 2023, at university Auditorium,…
By Taofeeq Imam After a weary lecture-day, Akinlola Gboyega returned to his apartment at Oceanic Villa. Exhausted and frustrated over the thought of having to prepare for a continuous assessment the next morning, he waited for light to pop up. His phone battery was running down, and it could not sustain him…
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…
By Shereefdeen Ahmad Up to this moment, I still cannot not believe that the Shereefdeen-led administration has reached its destination. Today, The News Digest Press would witness another set of sailors to sail the affairs of the media platform. Just like the administration before it, my era as the editor-in-chief has maintained the pure cardinal…
Abdulrahman Yahaya Reports The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) branch, has honored and celebrated the outgoing vice Chancellor and 20 retired lecturers of the university. Held at the university auditorium on July 10, 2024, the event not only aimed at honoring the retirees but also featured a valedictory lecture….
