By Mutolib Jubril In the bustling markets of Nigeria, the sight of vibrant fruits can be enchanting, but behind this facade lies a growing concern— the rampant use of artificial ripening agents. This prevalent use of chemicals like calcium carbide has surged significantly due to market demands and profit motives. Fruit vendors often rely on…
By Taofeek Bolaji For anybody who is conversant with how resumptions have always been in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, will argue not the fact that late resumption has become an embraced tradition by the students of the university. Students resume very late after holidays for the commencement of every session or semester. Customarily, every stretch…
By Abdullateef Abdullahi Four weeks after The News Digest Press publication, noting the lack of doors in the Block C hostel bathrooms at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, significant improvements have been observed. Recalling, The News Digest Press published an editorial titled “Of the 24/7 Hostel Bathrooms without Secret” on March 27, 2024— drawing attention to…
By Ashiat Meikudi Our nation is greeted with daily vices and trepidation, where cats have stopped meowing, horses no longer neigh and in fact mooing becomes difficult for cows. Sheeps find it hard to bleat, bulls see bellowing as herculean, ducks quack no more, donkeys have long abandoned braying, geese have forgotten how to…
By Mutalib Jibril Among students in Nigeria, Garri is popularly known as student power (SP) due to the variety of dimensions it serves them. Traced back years ago, Grocery, another name craved for Garri, was regarded as a food only consumed by the average people in the country. However, the downturn of Nigeria’s economy has…
By Mutalib Jibril In his formative years, Dantani showcased charisma and confidence that captivated those around him. However, as he navigated the professional world, his self-assurance transformed into a conviction that the world underestimated his intelligence. This shift led to a need for constant praise, with colleagues describing him as both abrasive and manipulative. Dantani’s…
The issue of determining the precise time for the Jum’at prayer at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has been a longstanding concern for students. This situation, where the timing seems uncertain, has persisted over the years, causing inconvenience and challenges for many. Understanding that the university mosque serves an academic population, it becomes important…
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…
By Shamsudeen Abubakar Muhammad Nasiru, aged 40, has been enduring the stress of queuing at the filling station but that of April 27, is still fresh in his mind—triggering him to wear a constant expression of anger, as the scorching sun adds to the intensity of his frustration. Before Nasiru could fill his gallon with…
Habeeb Olokooba reports The Education Foundation Department (EFD), Faculty of Education and Extension Services (FEES), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, UDUS, has directed recent graduating students to submit their project research to their various supervisors. The department consists of four unit courses, which includes, education Hausa, education English, education Islamic and education History. The information,…
