Isiaq Ibrahim reports Abdulwasiu Olokooba, the president of National Association of Campus Journalists (NACJ) in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, and Abdulrasheed Hammad, the vice president of the association have won a grant of $1500 (USD) to pursue stories on religious extremism for International Center For Journalists(ICFJ). ICFJ in collaboration with Code For Africa, an…
Muheeb Mashood reports The News Digest Press, one of the leading media outlets in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has set to organize a marathon writing contest for its members. The contest, sponsored by the immediate past editor-in-chief of the press board, Abdullah Tijani, is targeted at igniting the writing spirit of the members during the…
By Shehu Uthman On 12th 2024, the swirling atmosphere was buzzing with students hurriedly up and down the sloping ground of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. Umar Abubakar, an indigene of Kwara State summoned courage to get his confirmation letter which had been his utmost concern. The anticipation of having one effort recognized and acknowledged was…
By Habeeb Olokooba Accounting for a memorable day, the cloud had dissipated and as a result, the soil of Usman Danfodio University Sokoto was covered with rain. At night, the dark cloud sat comfortably on the moon, making darkness the order of the night. That same night, one need not be told that the…
By Muheeb Mashood Under the outshine of the sun at Tasha Aliu market, one of the motor parks situated in Sokoto, North West Nigeria, four students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto were parading the marketers’ stores campaigning and conversing exclusively with them about their basic rights to them. “Protecting Civic Space” is a program organized…
By: Abdulmalik Abdulwahab In the historical era shrouded in darkness, predating the enlightenment of secret knowledge, smuggling was a prevalent practice dating back to the 13th century. In 1275 England, medieval smuggling primarily revolved around evading high taxes on exports like wool and hides. Merchants, seeking to bypass trade restrictions, engaged in smuggling various goods,…
Akaje Maimunat reports The Federation of Oyo State Students Union (FOSSU), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Chapter has set to hold a grand spelling bee contest for interested state associations on Danfodiyo campus. The first round of the event, according to a flier released by the association, will take place on Sunday, 25th June at the…
By Aisha Sulaiman In2018, when Abdulganiyu Abdulrahman was accepted into Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, he embarked on his remarkable academic journey with a firm mind of clinging to the title of best graduate devoid of any grudge. Abdulganiyu Abdulrahman is an indigene of Ilorin precisely from the Ilorin-West local government of Kwara State. His pursuit…
By Adamu Abubakar In the midst of conflict, natural disasters, and other humanitarian crises, women and children are among the most vulnerable populations, facing a myriad of challenges when forced to seek refuge in Internal Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. These individuals endure hardships that often exacerbate existing inequalities and put their safety, health, and well-being…
By Hussain Wahab With utmost excitement running through my mind, I would like to congratulate the newly admitted students, and preemptively welcome you to the most peaceful and stringent university in Nigeria. I don’t need to explain the ‘toughness’. They say seeing is believing. With time you will understand it better. I know the most…
