By Mutalib Jibril Brown envelope journalism is an unethical practice where journalists accept bribes or financial incentives, often concealed in envelopes to publish favorable stories or manipulate the news in favor of specific individuals, organizations, or businesses. The term “brown envelope” is used to represent the secretive nature of these bribes, as the money is…
By Habibullah Temako In the sweltering heat of a typical morning at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Saidu Muawiya, a 300-Level Business Administration student, found himself in a familiar predicament—waiting in line for a chance to use the bathroom. This has been the custom of his compound. As he stood on the queue, Muawiya, realising he…
Akaje Maimunat reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has once again reopened the portal for the 2022/2023 academic session’s registration exercise. This was contained in the circular dated on Tuesday, 4th July and signed by Director of University Examination and Registration, S.O. Abuh. Recall that the management had earlier stated that students who…
By Habeeb Olokooba Back in 2022, rapper blaqbonez approached TG omori, the top notch video director to direct the video of his hit song “Back in Uni.” However he could not pay TG omori to direct the video. TG demanded that he should pay 21 million naira and that was too much for the fast…
Muheeb Mashood reports The Caliphate Law Clinic of the Faculty of Law, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has on Tuesday, 30th May paid a courtesy visit to the Juvenile Remand Home, a Correctional Service Centre in Sokoto. Speaking with the NEWS DIGEST PRESS, Sheu Shamsudeen, the Director of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) said the program is…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The former Managing Editor of The News Digest Press and 400-level law student at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Hussain Wahab has been appointed as the president of the National Association of Campus Journalists, UDUS chapter. This was announced at the 2023 NACJ Annual Symposium held at the IBB center, main campus on…
Raheem Anifa reports The manager of the Paris Saint-Germain, Luis Enrique said his side is not in haste to bottle up the league 1 title, adding that they also have the Champions league semifinal and the Coupe de France final to prepare for. This is coming after the French giants crushed FC Barcelona 4-1 in…
Akaje Maimunat reports The National Association of Islamic Studies Students, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Chapter is set to organize an orientation and prize giving ceremony. The event, according to a flier released by the association, will hold on Tuesday, 13th June at the University Auditorium, UDUS Main Campus by 10:00am. The prize giving section of…
By Mutalib Jibril “Why would you call for the discontinuation of clerkship which has been in existence and functioning for years and contributing massively to the student’s academic career?” Muhammad Kabir, a professional pharmacist with over 5 years of experience rhetorically questioned the circular released by the Nigeria Medical Association. On January 15th, 2024, the…
By: Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen Before the clock struck noon, Oyinlola Abdulsamad Ayomide, a Linguistics graduate from the MELL Department, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, anxiously checked his Gmail for news on his scholarship applications. Known for his relentless pursuit of academic excellence, he had pinned his hopes on this particular message. As he scanned the screen, his…
