By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen and Muhammad Akindele Amidst a jubilant atmosphere suffused with blessings, Nasiru Issa, a 14-year-old native of Sokoto state, awoke with a beaming smile upon learning of the convocation at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. The anticipated event promises to be a milestone in his young life–marking a momentous occasion he has yet to…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports Professor Muhammad Gidado Liman, a lecturer from the department of Applied and Environmental Chemistry, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has achieved the feat of professorship after his 15-year services with the university from February, 2007 to 2022. Speaking with the NEWS DIGEST PRESS, Prof Liman said his appointment was approved by the…
Muhammed Akindele reports Following the directive given by the General Studies (GST) Division over the suspension of Continuous Assessment (CA) for the first semester, 2023/2024 academic session, students have voiced their concerns over the decision. Recall that on Tuesday, 23rd April, the Division of GST released a time-table for the first semester, 2023/2024 academic session…
By: Bashirat durojaye At an early age, Aminah witnessed verbal insults, physical abuse, and various forms of violence in her parents’ relationship, leaving indelible, heartbreaking memories. Born into a once-gleaming family of five, she was the third child. Initially, their home was filled with love and affection, but…
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…
Aisha Sulaiman reports The English and Literary Studies Students’ Association (ELSSA) at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, is set to organize tutorial classes for its members. Scheduled to commence on April 29th, 2024, the tutorial will span a two-week period, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at the main campus of UDUS. The initiative, led by…
By: Ahmad Amidat Hans Selye once argued that to reduce the negative effects of everyday stressors, we need to do good for others. No religion has ever discriminated against kindness or hinder acts of kindness, it is intrinsic in both the rich and the indigent. Exhibiting kindness toward living and non living things is the…
Health Stack Health Stack is a column with Jibril Mutalib Sabi, a 200-level Pharmacy student and member of the News Digest Press. The column is aimed at empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health, foster positive health behaviors, and enhance a healthy lifestyle. By following the series of the column, you would…
By Muheeb Mashood After a pulsating contest in the last 16 which saw some big names like Liverpool, Dortmund Paris-saint Germain dropped by the roadside, the UEFA Champions League is set again to live on Tuesday for the Quarter-finals round. It’s an anticipatory stage to watch, with defending the Champions Real Madrid ready to pounce…
By Habeeb Olokooba Home? What a tall question to ask a sober dreamer. Home was over a decade ago. When dad lived. Samad and Quadri, hale and hearty. In an untarred ghetto street, a shallow gutter along Sobi Road, that was my home. So far I’ve got to learn life is a forlorn voyage on…
