COALITION OF NIGERIAN MOVEMENT: WHAT FOR? By: Abdulwasiu Mujeeb It saddens my heart whenever I see people chorusing this evergreen music: “Nigeria go better; Nigeria go good O,” in abject mischief. It does make me wonder if at all the “go” in the chorus would eventually change to “don”. Abraham Lincoln, a former…
Muhammad Akindele reports Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has received a substantial grant of N100 million dedicated to the enhancement of its laboratory facilities. This announcement—made via the University official handle on October 20, 2023, signifies a significant stride towards fostering closer ties between academia and the industrial sector. The grant, originating from the National Office…
DID YOU KNOW: CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE By: Muhydeen Yaqub Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, born 15 September 1977 is a Nigerian writer of novels, short stories, and nonfiction. In 2008 she was awarded a MacArthur Genius Grant. She was described in the Times Literary Supplement as “the most prominent” of a “procession of…
Muhammed Akindele reports Muhammadjawad Oloruntoyin, a 300-level law student at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), has em.erged winner in debate competition held at the Ilorin Emirate Students’ Union Orientation program on April 21st, 2024. The debate, titled “Science is Inimical to Mankind,” saw a heated contest between teams from the UDUS Medical students and…
Gbemisola Alqasim reports The Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) Chapter, in collaboration with the department of mathematics is set to hold the first Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara Universities Mathematics Championship (SUMAC-1). According to the flyer released, the event is scheduled to hold for two days: the first round will be…
By Habeeb Olokooba My arrival on the soil of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto carved a new way of living as a student. The first thing that drew out my intestine out of my anus is the story of how someone’s course can be changed from law to Islamic Studies and from Medicine and…
By Habeeb Olokooba Yesternight, September 3, 2023, was the 16th Headies Award which took place in Atlanta Georgia for the second time ever since its launch in 2006. The Headies has played a pertinent part in appreciating the efforts of the artistes in the Nigerian music industry through its award which has now become the…
By Habeeb Olokooba In the midst of financial challenges, the Shege, and the sapa promax struggles that students in the seat of the Caliphate endure, you might wonder why most of us are still standing strong. To truly understand what keeps us going, visit Denkeli De Awara, the haven of potato chips and soya cheese,…
Habeeb Olokooba reports Mallam Ahmad Issah Chafe, the Director of Management of Information System(MIS) at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto said that no student should proceed with the payment of school school fee as the tuition fees schedule is likely to be revised. He made this known while speaking with the News Digest Press on…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto under the stewardship of Professor L.S Bilbis, has scheduled Tuesday, 23rd April for the 29th swearing in ceremony of the 2022/2023 academic session for veterinary doctors. Scheduled to take place by 10:00 am at the University Auditorium, the event will be chaired by Prof. R.A…
