Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The Center for Entrepreneurship Development(CED), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has started baking bread for sale in the university main campus. According to a statement posted by the club on its Facebook handle on Thursday, 13th July, the breads are of a variety of sizes ensuring that they fit the needs and budget…
By: Aisha Sulaiman On Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, the National Association of Campus Journalists at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, hosted a compelling virtual webinar on Google Meet. Themed “Gender Inclusion: Why Female Voices Matter in Journalism,” emphasized the critical role of women in the journalism field and drew participants from various press boards. The facilitator,…
By Fathiu jimoh When Abdulganiyu Halimat received a message from a friend that the GST 214 results had been released, she felt no fear. Calm and confident, she opened her student portal that afternoon, expecting relief. Instead, she froze. An “F” stared back at her beside GST 214 (Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution), the course…
By: Muhammed Akindele Nigeria is a country known for its rich diversity of ethnic groups, with Hausa/Fulani, Yoruba, and Igbo being the major ones. Despite my clear Yoruba heritage, I’ve frequently encountered the misperception that I belong to the Fulani ethnic group. This confusion isn’t entirely unexpected, given certain physical attributes that I possess, such…
By Janet Bala Nigeria, a nation experiencing rapid population growth, faces numerous challenges in ensuring equal access to education for all children, especially girls. This article explores the current state of girl child education in Nigeria and underscores the significance of empowering girls through education for a brighter future. Despite notable progress in recent years,…
Muhammad Akindele reports The Caliphate Bookstore(CB) at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has on Monday, 16th October commenced the Caliphate moot court competition. The competition, The News Digest Press gathered, is aimed strengthening the capacity of the students in the practical aspect of the law. According to a statement released by the judiciary of the Law…
Akaje Maimunat reports The English and Literary Studies Students Association(ELSSA), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has set to launch its first magazine on Wednesday, 15th November, 2023 at School Auditorium by 10:00am. The event, according to a flier released by the association, will have in attendance the vice-chancellor of the university, Prof. L.S. Bilbis as the…
Shereefdeen Ahmad reports Three journalists of the News Digest Press, Abdulwasiu Olookoba, a 400-level law student, Abdulwaheed Sofiullah, a 400-level student of English Education and Abdulwasiu Mujeeb, a graduate of law at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have won the Next-Gen Campus Reporter Awards. Recall that the News Digest Press reported how the student-journalists…
Habeeb Olokooba reports The Students’ Union Government of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has set to organize workout sessions. The sessions, in partnership with the UDUS Fitness Team and the Director of Sports, will be held on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the first semester break. According to a memo released on Sunday, 27th August through the…
Raheem Anifa reports The manager of the Paris Saint-Germain, Luis Enrique said his side is not in haste to bottle up the league 1 title, adding that they also have the Champions league semifinal and the Coupe de France final to prepare for. This is coming after the French giants crushed FC Barcelona 4-1 in…
