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Torturous Experience: How Danfodiyo Female Hostels Suffered Dirty Water Crisis, Risked Health Implications

By Shamsudeen Abubakar Despite the intervention made towards the end of the second semester of the last session, the resident of Zamfara hostel, at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), was gripped by another water crisis, which subjected many of them to using dirty and unclean water for their daily needs. This sparked many concerns among…

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FEATURE… Climate Action: How JCI-UDUS Launches Green Initiatives to Enhance Comfort 

By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen  Northern institutions like UDUS where temperature regularly climbs above 40 degrees Celsius, face challenges due to climate change—impacting students’ daily routines. For this, the members of Junior Chamber International-UDUS, along with other dedicated students took matters into their own hands in July morning, launching green initiatives to maintain a cool environment and…

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EDITORIAL: What We Really Need: Danfodiyo Varsity Takes Bold Stride in Prioritizing Safety

  Usmanu Danfodiyo University    In the wake of yesterday’s celebration of Nigeria’s distinctive qualities, today unveils a nation grappling with formidable challenges. Lives, regrettably, find themselves undervalued amidst internal security crises, orchestrated by powerful bandit forces. Within the hallowed halls of public universities, students’ personal spheres bear the brunt of unwelcome disruptions, transforming each…

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No Installment of School Fees Payment for Newly Admitted and Returning Students– MIS Director Clarifies

Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports Mallam Ahmed Isah Chafe, the Director of the Management and Information System (MIS), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), has dispelled rumor circulating that newly admitted and returning students can pay their school fees in installments. The News Digest gathered that there has been a rumor circulating within the students that the school…

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BOSAN-UDUS Sets to Hold Orientation for Newly Admitted Students

Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The Botanical Students Association of Nigeria, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Chapter, is set to hold its annual general orientation for the  newly admitted students into the 2022/2023 academic session. The program, as contained  in a letter released to the departmental students on Tuesday, 20th June and signed by the chairman of the…

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EDITORIAL: Whether or not there is Solar, we are Suffocating, Help us Repair Lecture Halls Fans–to SU Caretaker Committee 

  As the scorching sun beats down on our school, the question arises: are our solar panels truly serving their purpose? Should we label them as non-functional, or perhaps acknowledge that they are unable to sufficiently power our needs during daylight hours? Living in a state known for its sunshine, we expect our solar panels…

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