By: Adamu Mubarak In the pursuit of academia, dreams often tangle with unforeseen events and in a chase for a brilliant career, the tale of how I suffered from the delusions of JAMB is very worthy of narrative. Achieving a dream of studying your desired course with a degree, and realizing a successful career starts…
Despite warnings from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) about the impending floods, the Kebbi State government failed to take adequate measures to prevent or mitigate the impact of the disaster. This negligence resulted in widespread flooding, which caused significant loss of life, property, and livelihoods. SHEREEFDEEN AHMAD reports….
The News Digest Press has again proven its dominance over any other press outfit on Danfodiyo varsity after winning the press outfit of the year award for fourth time in five academic sessions. In a resounding celebration of journalistic excellence, the News Digest press at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has been officially crowned as the…
By: Abdulkadir Sofiullahi On a frigid winter’s night at Jibril Aminu Hostel, I shivered as the cold wind seeped through window cracks. The thin walls offered little protection from the bitter chill. The heater wheezed, but its feeble warmth did little to dispel the icy air. I pulled my blanket tighter, longing for a warm…
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…
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…
By Muheeb Mashood It was a faithful Thursday, on 19th October 2023. A four-day journalism training organised for the students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) was about to come to an end. The students have enjoyed their time throughout the session like a Hollywood movie after…
Abdullateef Abdullahi reports Jabir Jibreel, a final year student of Education Biology hailing from Gusau local government, Zamfara state, was confirmed dead on Saturday, 24 February 2024, following a fatal motorcycle accident. According to eyewitness accounts provided by Jabir’s close friend, Muslim Saidu, the tragic incident occurred as Jabir was en route from Gusau to…
By Sulaiman Aisha Image shows how charcoal has taken a centre stage on UDUS campus In the bustling campus life of Danfodiyo University, the struggle of punctuality is intertwined with the challenge of preparing a morning meal. Abubakar Fatima, a 200-level Microbiology student, has become synonymous with habitual late arrivals to her 8:a.m lectures. However,…
Muhammed Akindele reports The Nigerian University of Engineering Students, Usumanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, is set to hold orientation program for both the new and returning students. According to the flier, the orientation will take place on May 6, 2024, at the FELT lecture hall at 10:00 a.m. prompt. Speaking with Abdullahi Mubarak, a 500-level student…
