Raheem Anifa reports, One of the lecturers of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Dr A.A Yunusa from the Faculty of Education, Curriculum Department, has advised students to prioritise on being a scientist irrespective of their discipline. This was disclosed on Saturday, 7th September, 2024, during EDU 303 lecture, held at the ETF 3 Lecture Hall. In…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The Students’ Union Electoral Committee(ELCOM) of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has released the names of eligible contestants ahead of the SU elections on Thursday, 8th June 2023. This was contained in a circular released on Monday, 5th June and signed by the Chairman of Elcom, Bashir Muhammad Achida. The candidates are…
By Hussain Wahab Kudos to Caretaker committee of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto for the great achievements in less than 6 months. The five naira satchet water is everywhere in the school — both main and city campuses. In fact, school of Matric is not excluded. Not only that the sachets are available but also…
Muhammed Akindele Reports Shereefdeen Ahmad, the editor-in-chief of The News Digest Press has trained members on the elements of fact-checking and information disorder. The training, falling as part of his activities of the Countering Misinformation and Promoting Media Literacy Fellowship, was held on Monday, 30th October at the LC2 Hall. The fellowship, sponsored by the…
By Rasheedat Abidiesin and Habibullah Temako In 2019, on the voyage of academic excellence, Hamad Yusuf Akinteye (Shaggy), a recent first class graduate from the department of Public Administration, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), has unwavering determination to graduate with a first class result since his secondary school days—rise and bright among his colleagues like…
By Abdulrasaq Olayinka Muhammad Ibn Muhammad Al-Fulani Al-Kishwani was an early 18th-century Fulani mathematician, astronomer, mystic, and astrologer from Katsina, present-day Northern Nigeria. He was born in Katsina in 1699 and he died in Cairo, Egypt in 1741. Al-Kishwani studied at the Gobarau Minaret in Katsina before leaving for Cairo, Egypt in 1732, where he…
The issue of determining the precise time for the Jum’at prayer at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has been a longstanding concern for students. This situation, where the timing seems uncertain, has persisted over the years, causing inconvenience and challenges for many. Understanding that the university mosque serves an academic population, it becomes important…
By Habeeb Olokooba Silence is a virtue, yet the same silence could mean danger. It saddens my heart to watch Nigeria go into ashes as protesters set ablaze different investments across the country, both public and privately owned. Yet our steerer, President Tinubu, remains sullen. He has always been. He was quiet during gubernatorial tussles…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Former Chairman of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission and Special adviser to the President of Nigeria on security, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu on Thursday, 18 April, has encouraged Nigerians to utilize Nigerian roads for their travels. This statement was made during the Convocation lecture, titled ‘Navigating the Maze: Addressing Multidimensional Insecurity Challenges…
By Rofat Abdulsalam Gratitude is the act of exhibiting gracefulness and appreciation. It is associated with several mental and physical health benefits. Expressing gratitude entails gestures of kindness, warmth, and generosity Gratitude can also be viewed as a transformative force that holds power in shaping life and improves overall happiness. When an attitude of gratitude…
