By Abdulrasaq Olayinka Learning to speak one’s language comes naturally to a human being; we learn it without formal instruction. However, writing is an unnatural activity; it must be taught formally and studied deliberately. Indeed! Many of the problems that arise in learning to write are simply problems of finding the proper written equivalent for…
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 Shereefdeen Ahmad After four years of anticipation, the biggest football tournament on the planet, Federation of International Football Association(FIFA) World Cup bursted into life on 20th November 2022, with 32 countries from different continents in hunt for global glory in the Middle East desert country, Qatar. Football superstars ready themselves for the battle of…
By Habeeb Olokooba “It’s funny how many people want to show you love, but they just need you to die first. Same people that forsake you in the desert will bring you water after waiting for you to dry first,” – took this from one of Olakunde Kabir’s (Kabex) videos. Who is Mohbad? Ilerioluwa Aloba,…
By Mutalib Jibril I came across a post by a medical doctor who stated that using a sponge for bathing offers no additional benefits. He explained that the skin naturally exfoliates with the application of soap and water, making sponge users no cleaner than those who don’t use one. He noted that using a sponge…
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…
Muhammad Akindele reports Mujahid Musa, a 400-level law student at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has secured the prestigious position of Tribunal Secretary at the Nigerian Chambers of Commerce Dispute Resolution Center (NCC-DRC). Musa’s induction was confirmed through an official mail received on Friday, October 15, 2023. The NCC-DRC stands as a preeminent institution specializing in…
By Oyelowo Khalid Over the years, African footballers have faced a painful and persistent challenge in European football—racial discrimination. Despite their undeniable talent and contribution to the game, many African players continue to experience racial abuse from fans, opponents, and, sometimes, even from their own clubs. Every time an African player steps into the field,…
By Mutalib Jibril A kunya is a title that begins with “Abu” (father of) or “umm” (mother of ) which is used to honor and praise an individual. Unlike nicknames, a kunya serves as a respectful designation, avoiding the derogatory connotations that nicknames can carry sometimes. A kunyah fulfils the same function as a name…
By Mutalib Jibril A mineral substance composed mainly of sodium chloride(Nacl), salt is an essential part of the human diet. It is one of the most widely used food seasonings. But the excessive consumption of salt is inimical to health. The World Health Organisation(WHO) recommends that the average person consume no more than five grams,…
