Abdulkadir Sofiullahi Reports The News Digest Press, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has on Sunday, 3rd March, suspended Yasir Aladodo, the Social Media Manager 1, over his alleged involvement in political activities. The suspension, effective immediately, prohibits Aladodo from engaging in any activity of the board until March 15th, to appear before the panel and address…
Established in 1996, The News Digest Press is a campus press outlet based at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. It covers both issues on the campus and beyond. The board has been known for its consistency and true practice of journalism. On campus, Digest has won the Press Board of the Year award for three consecutive…
By Mutalib Jibril Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulties in falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing poor-quality sleep. Insomnia can manifest differently among individuals. While some may have difficulty falling asleep despite feeling tired, others may awaken in the middle of the night and struggle to return to sleep, anxiously observing the passing…
By Isiaq Ibrahim Recently, there has been confusions and controversies surrounding the process of the Faculty of Education and Extension Services’ Teaching Practice(TP) program for the 2022/2023 academic session. On Tuesday, 25th April, the Chairman of TP, Doctor Abbas Mahmud released a statement that students should report to their various departmental TP coordinators with their…
By Alqosim Gbemisola At just 10, Fatimah Muhammad is among ‘Yarinya’ girls at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto campus, doing ‘Aiki’—Hausa for menial jobs in female hostels. Hailing from Wurno local government in Sokoto State, Northwest Nigeria, Fatimah’s journey diverges from her peers as she embarks on ‘Aiki’ duties instead of stepping into a primary school…
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…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports Abdulkareem Habeeb, a 500 level student of law at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has been appointed as the president of the National Association of Kwara State Law Students, UDUS chapter for the upcoming 2023/2024 academic session. This appointment took place on Friday, December 22nd, during the handover ceremony of the 2022/2023 executives,…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen Abdulhamid Hambali was offered admission to study Veterinary medicine at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto(UDUS) in 2015. When he finished secondary school, the intention of furthering his education kept him in doubt. Standing at a crossroad in his academic journey, the thought of where is the best university in Nigeria weighed heavily on…
By Alqasim Gbemisola Raheenah Jimoh had never ventured beyond the borders of her hometown, Shaki, in Oyo State. For as long as she could remember, the southwestern landscape of Nigeria, with its familiar climate, was all she knew. Tales of the harsh, unforgiving weather of the northwestern region were just that – tales. But in…
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…
