By Habeeb Olokooba As a kid, my mom’s daily motivation has always been, Òógbémi lo ìlú Òyìnbó “You will take me overseas”. I grew up with this daily phrase of motivation from my mom, she believes in the perpetuity ahead and this always prompts my efficacy in the phrase ‘hard work pays’. Grace pays better…
By Shereefdeen Ahmad A news report has been circulating that Nigeria spends more than 1.7 billion dollars annually on milk importation. The report which has been published by several news organisation credited the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as the source. The NAN report had attributed the claim to the National President of the Miyetti…
Abdulrazak Olayinka reports Ahmad Tijani popularly known as Insight, has clinched the top prize in the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Logo Trademark Radio competition. Ahmad is a 200 level student from the department of Computer Science at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. It can be recalled that The News Digest had earlier reported that the UDUS management…
By: Habibullahi Temako Admission stress in Nigeria tertiary institutions is escalating as the demand for higher education grows across the country. Universities being the most sought- after, offer diverse courses ranging from medicine to law becoming crucial for specialized knowledge and skill acquisition. However, the intricacies of the admission process pose significant challenges. Prospective students,…
By Abubakar Shamsudeen Musa(a fictional name), is a Political Science student at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. The 26-year-old man has developed and become a master in the field of using big vocabularies. In fact, Musa’s friends would never agree with anybody that Professor Wole Soyinka can compete with their own Musa when it comes to…
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…
By Abdulkadir Sofiullahi Today, crime has become a normal thing in our society and those who abandon the acts are perceived to be abnormal beings. For the purpose of this discussion, one ought to understand what crime is. Crime is an act of committing a wrongful act by deviating from social norms. The manners at…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen The ethos that led to the creation of a public hostel embodies the “spirit of love, peace, and endurance.” When choosing to reside in a school hostel, it’s crucial to remember that it’s meant for a diverse range of people from various tribes and religions. Living in a school hostel means sharing…
By: Hussain Wahab At 16-year-old, Maryam Abdullateef became one of the best female football players in Nurudeen Grammar School Ogbomoso, a dream she hoped to nurture into becoming like the professional Nigerian footballer and Barcelona striker, Asisat Oshoala. Upon her admission into Usmanu Danfodiyo University for a 5 year’s course in 2019, the 24-year-old thought…
By Muheeb Mashood Arsenal sets to host aggressive Manchester City at the Emirates stadium in the English Premier League campaign on Sunday. The two teams will roar in front of spectators, battling for the top seat in the table. The defending champions Manchester City commenced the 2023/2024 season with a thrilling form after they won…
