Abdulganiyu Azeez reports Shereefdeen Ahmad, a 200-level law student at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has been appointed as the new Editor-in-Chief of the News Digest Press board. The appointment was made known at the 2022 Digest Festival held in A10 Lecture Hall on Sunday, 8th January 2023. Shereefdeen, who won the 2022…
Abubakar Shamsudeen reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, under the leadership of professor Lawal Suleiman Bilbis, has invited the general public to 28th swearing-in ceremony of the 2020/2021 graduating veterinary doctors. The event, according to a flier released by the management, will take place on Wednesday, 12th July at the University Auditorium, UDUS…
By Mutalib Jibril Juggling academics with entrepreneurship is no small feat, but some university students have mastered the art of balancing both. For many, financial independence is a key motivator, while others are driven by a desire to solve pressing problems in their communities. Through resourcefulness, discipline, and time management, they have been able to…
Raji Toheeb reports The Federation of Oyo State Students’ Union(FOSSU) and National Association of Osun state students’ (NAOSS) football teams, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto chapters, are set to play a friendly football match. The match, according to a flier released by the associations, will kick-off on Saturday, 8th July 2023 at the university stadium by…
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…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Biochemistry Scholars’ Forum has opened membership applications for all the Biochemistry students across Nigeria universities. According to the flier released by the Forum, the application deadline is set for January 21st, 2024. As outlined, the flier reads: “The forum is looking for exceptional, dynamic, and youthful students from Nigeria to join…
By Habibu Temako Various viewpoints exist regarding the true purpose of education. However, the notion that education’s sole purpose is to secure a job is a flawed and shallow perspective. This belief, often held by those with limited vision, fails to grasp the broader significance of education. Some advocate the traditional path: go to school,…
By Rasheedat Abidiesin For Musa, a 300-Level student of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, who has pinned his hope on the NELFUND Loans’s monthly stipend to survive on campus, the lingering delay of July upkeep payment was a catastrophe for him amidst the soaring cost of living. As a struggling student with financial constraint, the NELFUND…
By Olayiwola Ridwan Aminu Introduces Salamatu to His Friends Aminu: Kabiru, Haruna, Jabiru, meet Salamatu, the grammar guru. His friends: Assalamu ‘Alaikum, Hajia Salamatu. How are you? Salamatu: Wa’alaykumus Salaam. I’m quite fine. His friends: Happy to hear that. Aminu has really told us impressive things about you. He, in fact, told us how you…
By: Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen Being a fresher student at university demands different names such as ‘jambito’ or the nominal phrase, ‘Johnny just come’ encoded in the acronyms JJC. This is a common tag of identity for students in their first year in an institution. There is always an end in every tunnel, no matter the gridlock…
