By: Raji Toheeb Every disappointment is a blessing” proved its veracity in my life one Saturday morning in October 2023. As a linguistics student well-versed in semantics, where words must hold true meaning, I often struggled to grasp the authenticity of such aphorisms. Prepared for an academic journey to the caliphate, I packed my bags…
By: Awwal Nafisat One of the rudimentary stances of society is the widening gap bridges on gender which has long-term regression and retroverted in women’s voices. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, a lawyer and women’s rights activist, said “One of the biggest challenges that we face as women is the stereotype and the societal perception imposed on us.”…
Yasir Aladodo and Akaje Meimunat report The English and Literary Studies Students’ Association under the faculty of Art, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has conducted a peaceful election on Thursday, 9th November, at the departmental garden. It can be recalled that the Association had earlier conducted election debates at the A20 lecture hall, providing aspirants with…
By: Fatimah Basheer It is so unwise that Nigerians celebrate immorality; but give low recognition of excellence to moral conduct and educational values! This societal incongruity is glaring upon observation. In this nation, a disconcerting trend emerges where a person is awarded for getting involved in the apex of immorality. By exposing yourself shamelessly on…
By: Abdulwahab Abdulmalik Hard drugs and alcohol have been the major reason for high mortality among young people. It is believed, with the help of research, that about 320 people die per hour in the world. Alcohol continues to be the most absorbed and misused psychoactive substance among young adults, despite the negative repercussions it…
Muhammed Akindele reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has on 6th, November deregistered and banned all the activities of Ex-boys, Ex-jam, and Ex- commando association in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Campus. According to the internal memorandum released from the office of the vice-chancellor of the university, Professor S.L. Bilbis, and signed by the deputy…
By Shereefdeen Ahmad On 3rd November, a Facebook user, Joseph Moonwalker has claimed that ace footballer Lionel Messi celebrated a goal by showing off legendary singer Michael Jackson’s t-shirt under his jersey. The post has an image of of the eight-times Ballon d’Or winner celebrating a goal by showing off a Michael Jackson’s t-shirt under…
Abdulkadir Sofiullahi Reports The Centre for Peace Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has invited the General Public to its Second International Symposium on pathway to enhance security and conflict resolution. According to the flier released from the office of the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. L.S. Bilbis, the program is scheduled to be held…
By: Muheeb Moshood It’s not an exaggeration to label my editors the best in the history of campus journalism. With only three editors carrying over from the previous administration, they did not only steered the ship but elevated it to new heights. The future of The News Digest Press, the prominent press outfit at Usmanu…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Entrepreneurship Club, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) has officially released the nomination form for its prestigious Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), award, and dinner night for the year 2022/2023 academic session. The GEW event is designed to honor and celebrate the remarkable achievements and invaluable contributions of entrepreneurs who have left an…
