Akaje Maimunat reports The English and Literary Studies Students Association(ELSSA), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto Chapter has called on interested students in the department and others to its first audition programme. The programme, according to a flier released by the Drama Committee of the association, will be held on Wednesday, 2nd August at the School Convocation…
By: Abdulwahab Abdulmalik Hard drugs and alcohol have been the major reason for high mortality among young people. It is believed, with the help of research, that about 320 people die per hour in the world. Alcohol continues to be the most absorbed and misused psychoactive substance among young adults, despite the negative repercussions it…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has issued a Stern directive, prohibiting students from entering into any residential agreement or occupying any of the newly established hostel buildings, especially in Shama village on the UDUS Main Campus According to the circular released and signed by Dr. S. Y. Tsagem, Deputy Dean…
THE SCHOOL FEES PAYMENT SAGA By: Abdulrahman Yahaya The school management and the students’ representatives held an emergency meeting on the 5th day of February 2018, and your number one press board on campus the News Digest Press UDUS, was there to cover the meeting as it happened live at the VC complex. The crux…
In Celebration of My Co-Morocco Patronizer By Bashir Turawa I find it painful that I have a lot to say today but time won’t permit me due to tight schedule and as a matter of fact, today is Saturday. My Ilorin friends know what today means. “Owanbe”. Without giving much ado, I’ll love to have…
Taofeeq Imam reports The National Asscociation of Campus Journaliats, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Chapter, has on Wednesday unveiled the top four entries for NACJ of the week. Shereefdeen Sawe won with 24 points from News Digest, followed by Abdulrasheed Akere with 21 points from PEN PRESS , Ayoade Zariat with 19 point from…
Shereefdeen Ahmad reports Three journalists of the News Digest Press, Abdulwasiu Olookoba, a 400-level law student, Abdulwaheed Sofiullah, a 400-level student of English Education and Abdulwasiu Mujeeb, a graduate of law at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have been shortlisted for the Next-Gen Campus Reporter Awards. Named in honor of professor Alfred Opubor for…
By: Muhammed Akindele In a twist of fate on the auspicious afternoon of December 9, 2023, Abdulsamad Mayowa, a cherished photographer at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, found himself plummeting from jubilation to victimhood during the induction ceremony of medical students at the university’s auditorium. For him, the vibrant atmosphere filled with festive spirit, came to an…
Established in 1995, Digest Press, formally known as The News Digest Press, is a campus press outlet based at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. It covers both issues on the campus and beyond. The board has been known for its consistency and true practice of journalism. On campus, Digest has won the Press Board of the…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports Muhammad Shamsudeen Umar, the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee (CTC) for Students’ Union, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has voluntarily resigned from the office. This was contained in a letter titled ‘Voluntary Resignation’ and addressed to the office of the Vice Chancellor and the Dean Students Affairs on Friday, 26th May, 2023….
