Abdulganiyu Azeez and Yasir Aladodo report The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has on Thursday, 30 November, banned tinted-glass vehicles on campus for prioritizing safety. According to the directive issued and signed by Col. A.Y. Gwandu (rtd), the university Chief Security Officer (CSO), prohibits all staff, students and the general public from entering the…
By Asiat Meikudi 6th January 2018 was a colorful and happiest day for Abdulrasheed Abdulquadri as he stepped his foot in the Seat of Caliphate to begin his disciplinary of Adult Education— a four-year bachelor degree programme at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. As a young and enthusiastic undergraduate, he had envisioned a glittering and enjoyable…
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…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The Faculty of Education and Extension Services (FEES), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has directed the concerned students of the faculty who have not yet completed their projects to liaise with their supervisors for the submission. According to the memo released and signed by Prof. H. S. Abubakar, Head of Department, Educational Foundations,…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has opened the school halls of residence for both the Teaching Practice and project students. According to the press release, dated 20th March and signed by Mubarak Aliyu, the NUESA president, Bakassi hostel is meant for the male students while the old post graduates (PG)…
By Abdulrasaq kamaldeen Students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, living in Benji hostel have spent over four months_and still counting_ without a trace of electricity supply and water, The News Digest Press can report. Benji, a private hostel located in the heart of the university, has over 400 rooms with over 1000 students. One of…
By Shamsudeen Abubakar Nura Sanusi, a 400-level Educational Foundations student, stepped out of a toilet near BO9 Lecture-hall, taking a deep breath of the warm air. He savored the atmosphere for a moment, but his expression soon turned somber, reflecting his concern about the toilet’s deplorable state. “I couldn’t stand the smell when I entered…
By Meikudi Ashiat Is the removal a relief or burden in Nigeria and on Nigerians? Does the removal of subsidy relieve Nigerians of their lingering suffering or decline their predicament? Does the removal curb the mischievous perpetration in the administration and relieve Nigerians of their abject poverty and suffering? These are questions many Nigerians…
Abdullahi Yusuf reports Greenline Nurture Initiative (GNI), a non-profit organization, has shortlisted the names of its successful applicants for the academic mentorship cohort 2. This was made known through the organization’s Facebook handle on Thursday, 22nd June. GNI Academic Mentorship Cohort is a free 6-month mentorship program organized by the Greenline Nurture Initiative for excellent…
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…
