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…
By Amanatullah Yusuf Shuaib Fatima finds herself caught in a balancing act between her academic pursuits and fasting. Her mornings are always dedicated to classes, but the fast-induced headaches often disrupt her study routine. Fatima grapples with the challenge of lecturing amidst a demanding schedule that includes transitioning between her hostel and classes, all while…
Muheeb Mashood reports The Kano State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has on Wednesday, 20th September, 2023 dismissed Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and declared Nasiru Ganuwa of All Progressive Congress (APC) as the valid winner of March 18 Kano State Governorship election. Recall that Ganuwa congratulated Yusuf, following the declaration of…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen Unlike other Yoruba movies, Jagun Jagun has spread its wings across Nigeria, featuring as one of the most famous movies on Netflix presently. Action-packed in Yoruba traditional style, the setting of the movie is fascinating. There is the Ogunduji’s Kingdom—a school of warriors where many gallant warriors are trained, and only the…
By Shehu Uthman Deep within Ilorin, Kwara State, Ilorin Waka is a popular Islamic-oriented Yoruba musical genre. It is common among regular Yoruba homosapiens who have passion in preserving their way of life through soothing captivating sounds. The stylish genre is often observed and performed during festivals like the Ilorin Durban Festival. These enchanting musical…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen It was Saturday, 26th August. Around 3:50 pm, everywhere was calm, the atmosphere resplendent like a new moon that appeared in the daylight. Babaita Muhammad Bello, a 100-level student of Physics and resident of Block D (Room 4) of the Jubril Aminu hostel prepared to meet his friends at Block C to…
By Shereefdeen Ahmad In 2017, Abdulwaheed Sofiullahi secured admission to study English Education at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. As a young undergraduate, he had the vision to become a famous poet, not only on campus but also in Nigeria. Enveloped in this vision and thought, Sofiullahi started composing poems. However, the popular cliché that poets…
By Shereefdeen Ahmad Chuckwu Raphael, an ardent Chelsea football club fan, hoped his team could stage a dramatic comeback in Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on 13th April 2022, after the former already suffered three against one defeat in the first-leg tie of the Union of European Football Association (UEFA) Champions League quarter-final. On this…
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…
By: Nawwas Adam Embracing the sacred month of Ramadan is indeed a divine blessing. Allah’s countless favors from the gift of life to the intricate faculties of our senses, serve as constant reminders of His boundless mercy and grace. As the Quran beautifully states in chapter 16, verse 18, “And if you would count the…
