By Amanatullahi Yusuf As the sun sets on a typical Friday morning in Gidan Yaro Community School, Wanmako Local Government, Yusuf, an 11-year-old primary school student, strolls aimlessly through his village. Despite his school being mere steps away from his house, he wandered around during what was supposed to be learning time. This time, their…
The leading press outlet at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, The News Digest Press is receiving entries for its 2023 writing contest. Topic: The Antidote of 21st Century: Skill or Degree? Eligibility: Participants must be a student from any higher institution in Northwestern Nigeria Modalities: Entry must be a minimum of 700 words and 1,200 words…
Habeeb Olokooba reports The students Union Executives through the Sport Director have proposed a total sum of money worth 4.5 million naira in order to make some renovations, Organize games and some other facilities. This Project, according to Muftau Ibrahim the sport director of the students Union, was meant to bring back to life the dead…
Abubakar Babatetengi reports Shittu Halimat and Abdulsalam Aminat The Biological Science Students’ Association, at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has revived its once-lost tradition, honoring three exceptional students with well-deserved merit awards. The handing over event, organized by the outgoing executives, took place on Wednesday, December 13th at the General Biology Laboratory (GBL). The occasion…
DEATH AND HUMAN OPTIMISM By: Tijani Abdullahi Many people have been living, struggling despite the fact that they had known before hand, that there is inevitability in death. But then, is it not surprising that people live as if they will not leave the world again? There are so many things…
By: Abdulmalik Abdulwahab In a world where diversity is celebrated on the global stage, football stands as a small portion of societal enjoyment, reflecting its victories and failures. Meanwhile, the beautiful game uniforms nations and cultures, and bearing the scars of discrimination and inequality. Delving into the heart of football’s ethnic ocean, exploring…
By: Abdulrahman Yahaya The documentation by the British Broadcasting Commission (BBC) on the abuse of the cough syrup codeine has resulted to media debates on the ugly trend. It was stated in the documentation that the abuse of this intoxicating (if taken too much) syrup happens mostly in northern part of this…
Meikudi Ashiat reports Professor Jimoh Amzat, a lecturer at the department of Sociology and esteemed staff adviser for the National Association of Campus Journalists (NACJ), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto has been conferred as an outstanding Researcher in Art and humanities. This prestigious award was received at the UDUS 2024 combined Convocation grand finale held on…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The Nigerian Universities Education Students’ Association (NUESA), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) chapter has nominated Adamu Lawal Faskari as its new President. Adamu is a 300-Level student of education English from the department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education and Extension Services (FEES). According to a memo released and signed by the…
By Muheeb Mashood Manchester City have clinched the FA Cup title following a commanding 2-1 victory over Manchester United on Saturday at the Wembley Stadium, thanks to Ilkay Gundogan’s brace. Pep Guordiala’s men hit the front through Captain Ilkay Guondogan barely before the fans could settle on their seats. However, United brought the game back…
