By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen At the break of dawn, Oloruntoyin Fatimah, a 300-level student of English and Literary Studies, sprang from her bed with purpose. She meticulously thought of preparing her morning meal, determined to face the day and ensure she wouldn’t miss a moment of her lecture. Thinking of how to get pepper, she went…
The Students Representatives Assembly UDUS, had her first sitting of the new semester on the sixth day of May 2018, and it was a plenary full of drama. As it was expected by many, it was a sitting where tough resolutions were made. The ‘press release’ by the house committee on media and publicity few…
By Mutalib Jibril A few days back, I stumbled upon a post about two graduates from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, who went for a job interview. On getting to the venue, they started interrogating some workers in the organization about the qualifications of the interviewer. Unfortunately, the interviewer overheard their conversations and prepared to daze…
Adamu mubarak reports The Law Student Association of Nigeria( LAWSAN), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has held its first inter-chamber mooting competition on Monday, April 1st, for the 2023/2024 academic session. This annual event showcased the legal prowess of various chambers within the faculty, including the K.T.T Chamber, ECOWAS Chamber, Prof. M.L Ahmadu Chamber, and Justice…
By Akaje Maimunat In 2018, amidst challenges and discouragement, Ismail Shittu embarked on a remarkable academic journey at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, fueled by his determination to achieve a first-class honor in Energy and Applied Chemistry. Hailing from the Ilorin-East local government of Kwara State, Shittu defied initial doubts from peers who deemed a first-class…
By Abdulrasaq Olayinka On the 5th of August 2019, early hours before sunrise, I recall a story of a friend whom I crossed paths with on the Facebook page of the News Digest Press, UDUS. The page was enough to satisfy our conscience regarding the University culture and moral and ethical values. No wonder they…
By Taofeeq Imam It was on Thursday. The hellish sun in the City of Caliphate was at its sharp end. Students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto could be seen scampering to shades to escape the infernal treatment of the sun. Bello Imran sat under the shade with a plastic table on his front at the…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Former Chairman of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission and Special adviser to the President of Nigeria on security, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu on Thursday, 18 April, has encouraged Nigerians to utilize Nigerian roads for their travels. This statement was made during the Convocation lecture, titled ‘Navigating the Maze: Addressing Multidimensional Insecurity Challenges…
By Olayiwola Ridwan Aminu meets Salamatu along the walkway. Aminu: Assalamu ‘Alaykum, Hajia. Salamatu: Wa’alaykumus Salaam. Aminu: My names are Aminu Bala Tanimu. Salamatu: Pardon? Aminu: I mean, I’m Aminu Bala Tanimu by name. Would you mind telling me your name too? Salamatu: Oh! My name is Salamatu Jimba. Aminu: Nice meeting. Salamatu: I reserve…
