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…
By Muhammed Akindele Many Nigerian women have been subjected to threats and abuse by their romantic partners, often leading to fatal outcomes. Additionally, a significant number of young women, often referred to as “slay queens,” have fallen victim to online fraudsters known as “Yahoo Boys,” who exploit them when they need to sustain their dubious…
By Akaje Maimunat First introduced in 2016 and sponsored by the Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives, Femi Gbajamiala, the students loan bill was signed into law by president Ahmed Bola Tinubu. Though it raised loud cries and bile of the masses, the law provided no exclusion to Nigerians as it enabled all indigenous…
By Abdulmalik Abdulwahab Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are undeniably transforming various sectors, and education is no exception. The potential of AI to remake education is vast, offering many advantages that can significantly enhance the learning experience for students and educators. By adding AI tools thoughtfully into the curriculum, educators can help students navigate the complexities…
When the Students Union Electoral Committee( SU Elcom) released the names of eligible candidates for the 2023 Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto’s Students Union elections, a dust of surprise blew the eyes of Danfodites, after seeing that the office of the president, together with other eight offices, was unopposed. The students of Danfodiyo Varsity were expecting…
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…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports Hussein Abdulbasit, a 400-level student of Political Science at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has emerged as the third overall best speaker and third position in the public speaking category of the 10th edition of All-Nigeria Universities Debate Championship (ANUDC) held at the Veritas University, Abuja. The ANUDC was held for five days,…
By Abdulmalik Abdulwahab and Yaseer Aladodo “Denkeli de awara” has graduated into a daily meal for students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. The relationship between cheese and fried potatoes is not a new phenomenon as it serves as a modest meal for over 60% of Danfodites. Lost in thought, Abdullah Mahmud who prefers to use…
SOZECOM Puts Smile On Jemimah’s Face, Gets Her New Wheelchair Mustapha Abdullateef reports The Sokoto State Zakat and Waqf Endowment Commission (SOZECOM) has on Saturday, 20th of April 2019 presented a new Wheelchair to Miss Jemima Dauda, at the state headquarters of the commission – as a way of aiding the determination to actualise her…
Abdulrasaq kamaldeen reports The Center for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), has selected the Editor-in-Chief of the News Digest Press, Shereefdeen Ahmad and the Managing Editor, Hussain Wahab for its 6-week virtual capacity-building training on Data Journalism. This was disclosed to them via a congratulatory mail received on Thursday, 6th April. According to the…
