By Latifah Bagidi It was the middle of October, the change in weather had taken a toll on me that I ended up spending all of my time on drugs. I was about to die the death of the night when I heard a voice. It was my coursemate chanting my name just at the…
By Amanatullah Yusuf It was early Monday morning. Mrs Titiloye Gloria Oluwapelumi hurriedly prepared the breakfast and dressed up her one-year-old baby as she rushed to catch up her 8: 00 am class. The Higher National Diploma(HND) 1 student of Mass Communication at Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin wished to concentrate on the lecture — perhaps…
Abdulkadir Sofiullahi reports Isiaq Ibrahim, a 300-level student of Primary Education at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has emerged the winner of NEWS DIGEST’s journalist for the month of May 2023. News Digest Journalist of the Month is an encouragement honor given to a member of the press outfit who has performed excellently in the…
Abdulrahman Yahyah reports The Students Union Caretaker Committee at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, led by Comrade Abdullahi Sanusi, has gifted a motorcycle to Mal. Nasir Muhammad, a hostel electrician, in recognition of his efforts. Mallam Nasir Muhammad, widely known among students for his tireless work repairing electrical issues both in Jubril Aminu and Bakassi hostels,…
By Rofiat Abdulkadir As often echoed in our community, particularly by today’s teenagers, the sentiment persists that “school is a scam.” However, my response to this common saying is a resounding “No.” I can provide numerous reasons to support this perspective. Let me briefly highlight a few of them: First and foremost, school serves…
By Shehu Uthman Salah, the daily Islamic prayer, remains one of the most fundamental acts of worship in Islam, it embodies discipline, humility, and a direct connection between the servant and Allah. Understanding its proper performance is therefore essential for every Muslim The prayer begins with the Takbeeratul Ihram as the opening declaration, “Allahu Akbar”…
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 Abdulmalik Abdulwahab Aminu Maigari, the former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), was sacked in 2014, following a strong allegation of financial misappropriation, misapplication and mal-administration. Yet, what led to the dismissal of the NFF former leader still ripples among the major problems that battled the preceding administration of Amaju Melvin Pinnick who…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Ilorin Emirates Professors’ Association (IEPA) has selected Nine Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) students among the 20 successful applicants for the 2023 scholarship award. The scholarship is awarded to the undergraduate students with best academic performance in their various universities across five Local Governments in Kwara State. The Local Government Areas:…
By Abu Shuraim Carryover is not the end of the road, but rather it is part of the academic experiences. Nevertheless, I had noticed that lots of students discouraged themselves in chasing their dream of making Papa proud with first class honor or any high grades when they had carryover in their courses. Sometimes, they…
