Abdulrasaq kamaldeen reports Aspirants who are seeking admission into Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have reacted over the delay in the exercise of the school’s admission process. Recall that UDUS is yet to admit both 2021 and 2022 aspirants. The delay in the admission process has plunged many of the aspirants into a state of confusion…
By Muhammed Akindele and Abdulrazaq Kamaldeen Under the scorching sun of Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Wammako Local Government of Sokoto, Hassan Nasir, 26, bore the weariness of countless haircuts etched on his face. Despite the fatigue evident in his eyes, Hassan awaited the arrival of his next customers—their pending appointments adding to his dilemma. The…
Muhammed Akindele reports Ashiat Meikudi, a 300-level student of English and Literary Studies and former Assistant Secretary General of the News Digest Press has achieved the remarkable milestone of becoming the first female deputy editor-in-chief of the press board. Prior to her appointment, she was reportedly nominated by the transition committee of the board and…
Muheeb Mashood reports The Kano State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has on Wednesday, 20th September, 2023 dismissed Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and declared Nasiru Ganuwa of All Progressive Congress (APC) as the valid winner of March 18 Kano State Governorship election. Recall that Ganuwa congratulated Yusuf, following the declaration of…
By Abdulrahman Yayha It is no longer news that the phenomenon of insecurities has become a Nigerian pandemic. In order to arrest the unhappy situation with a befitting solution, experts and security personnels opinions have been sought. As part of her responsibility to protect the lives and properties of Nigerians, several measures have been taken…
Abdullateef Abdullahi reports The department of Chemistry, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has on Thursday, 8th June, held Chem 302 and 313 lecture despite the management declaration of lecture free day ahead of Students Union election. It can be recalled that UDUS management declared Thursday, 8th June, as lecture free day on Wednesday, 7th June, for…
By: Amidat Ahmad A complex and multifaceted mental health condition, depression casts a shadow that extends far beyond mere sadness. It seeps into every aspect of life, altering perceptions, draining vitality, and clouding even the simplest of joys. The torments that accompany depression are not easily subdued; they present challenges that can seem insurmountable, yet…
Raji Toheeb reports The Federation of Oyo State Students’ Union(FOSSU) and National Association of Osun state students’ (NAOSS) football teams, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto chapters, are set to play a friendly football match. The match, according to a flier released by the associations, will kick-off on Saturday, 8th July 2023 at the university stadium by…
By: Aisha Jimoh In contemporary society, women grapple with ingrained notions of inferiority, contending with societal expectations that confine them to predetermined roles. This struggle is particularly pronounced among women journalists in Africa, who not only face heightened risks compared to their male counterparts but also navigate the delicate balance between career aspirations and societal…
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…
