By Abdulmalik Abdulwahab The “first Jihad in Yoruba Land” refers to the Fulani Jihad led by Sheikh Salih bin Janta in the 18th century. This historical event marked a significant period of upheaval and transformation in the region. The Jihad aimed to spread Islam and establish Fulani dominance over the Hausa kingdoms, including those in…
By Shehu Uthman As soon as I could discern my right from wrong, I had a desire to study medicine and surgery, a course that my elder brother is studying too. My brother recognizing the importance of diversity in our field of studies suggested I explore the legal field. This advice became a pivotal moment,…
Aisha Sulaiman reports Professor Lawal Bilbiss, the Vice Chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, has delivered a heartfelt message to both graduands and undergraduate students. This message was passed during the ongoing UDUS 2024 Combined Convocation, held at the convocation theater on April 19th, 2024. In his fatherly counsel, Professor Bilbiss emphasized the importance of embracing…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has issued a directive targeted at students residing in university hostels with cars and motorbikes. The directive, outlined in a circular signed by COL A.Y. GWANDU (RTD), the University Chief Security Officer, mandates the registration of vehicle details with the University Security Division. According to…
By: Abdulrahman Yahaya The documentation by the British Broadcasting Commission (BBC) on the abuse of the cough syrup codeine has resulted to media debates on the ugly trend. It was stated in the documentation that the abuse of this intoxicating (if taken too much) syrup happens mostly in northern part of this…
By Abdulmujeeb Abdulsallam Lack of electricity stability in Nigeria is now a daily bread shared by the denizens, as it is being experienced almost every part of the country. Electricity generally, is very crucial in running day to day activities. If its instability doesn’t affect one directly, it affects otherwise. The power instability on campus…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The News Digest Press outlet in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has on Tuesday, 5th September trained its members on the element style in writing and reporting. The training, held virtually on Google meet and facilitated by the immediate past editor-in-chief of the pressboard , Abdullah Tijani exposed the members on the basic…
DIGEST END OF THE YEAR FIESTA Season greetings to our distinguished readers. At this 59th minute of the eleventh hour to the year 2019. We do believe 2018 is indeed a great and memorable of mementuous moments all through, and many see-through eventful events. On the verge of our efforts to strengthen our journalistic outputs…
By Meikudi Ashiat Under the dawning gaze of the day, Tukur Shittu was spreading out his peppers on the table in front, this signaled his preparation for the day’s sales at the school market in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. The young boy who hails from Wamako local government of Sokoto State is an apprentice who…
By Lamid Azeez Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto is an institution with little eye on social life and brunt weather but it primed and nurtured students in character and knowledge. The level of happiness for being admitted into the university lay beyond what mouth can spew. It is a feeling of ecstasy and excitement. Luckily, I…
