By: Amidat Ahmad A complex and multifaceted mental health condition, depression casts a shadow that extends far beyond mere sadness. It seeps into every aspect of life, altering perceptions, draining vitality, and clouding even the simplest of joys. The torments that accompany depression are not easily subdued; they present challenges that can seem insurmountable, yet…
By: Muhammed Akindele As far back as the 19th century, there has been a custom feud between the feminists and the Anti-feminists. This debate has degenerated into a lot of dissension for many decades. For better assimilation, feminism precludes the advocacy for women’s rights on the basis of equality of sex. Anti-feminism on the other…
THURSDAY MOTIVATION by Abdullateef Abdullahi Poverty has nothing to offer you except to hold you back from becoming relevant, even to yourself. You’ll often hear a poor man shouting, “money is not everything,” simply because he has never experienced luxury. While money may not be everything, everything comes from money, making it essential. In this…
By: Abdullateef Abdullahi Unemployment in Nigeria poses a myriad of negative effects that permeate through various aspects of the society, impacting individuals, families, and the nation as a whole. The economic, social, and psychological repercussions create a complex web that hampers development and stability. Economically, the high unemployment rate in Nigeria stifles economic growth and…
By Tijani Ibrahim ‘Suffering’ and ‘smiling’ are the best words to describe James Taiwo. Struggling in sweats, though, he is contented with the little he earns as a student barber in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. After the hectic goings and comings of the academic activities in the day, Taiwo still struggles to hustle at night…
THE SCHOOL FEES PAYMENT SAGA By: Abdulrahman Yahaya The school management and the students’ representatives held an emergency meeting on the 5th day of February 2018, and your number one press board on campus the News Digest Press UDUS, was there to cover the meeting as it happened live at the VC complex. The crux…
Hussain Kehinde Wahab Nigeria is a country with a population of over 200 million people, making it the most populous country in Africa. Despite its abundant natural resources, Nigeria is plagued with several security and humanitarian challenges. These challenges have affected the economic, social, and political development of the country. However, journalism has a critical…
By Maryam Muhammad For those of us living in the hostels and surrounding villages of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), the struggle for child education in nearby villages is something we witness almost every day. Villages within the university host many children who face enormous challenges in accessing education and living a life of dignity….
By Mutalib Jibril I came across a post by a medical doctor who stated that using a sponge for bathing offers no additional benefits. He explained that the skin naturally exfoliates with the application of soap and water, making sponge users no cleaner than those who don’t use one. He noted that using a sponge…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The Students’ Union of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has set to stage a native fest for the 2022/2023 academic session. The event, in collaboration with Inspector Turawa and Friends’ Tour (ITFT), will be held on Sunday, 2nd July 2023 at IBB center by 9:00am. According to a flier released from the office…
