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Leverkusen Unbeaten Saga Continues as Alonso’s Men Salvage Another Dramatic Draw at Dortmund 

By: Muheeb Mashood  Again, Bayer Leverkusen have salvaged their unbeaten record with a 97th-minute goal, as Alejandro Grimaldo corner was met by the head of Stanisic. The club stretched their unbeaten run, following a memorable stoppage-time header from Josip Stanisic, spanning from a dangerous set play that saw the cracker end in a 1-1 draw…

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The Efficacy of Writing

By Abdulrasaq Olayinka  Learning to speak one’s language comes naturally to a human being; we learn it without formal instruction. However, writing is an unnatural activity; it must be taught formally and studied deliberately. Indeed! Many of the problems that arise in learning to write are simply problems of finding the proper written equivalent for…

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Nine UDUS Students Selected for IEPA Scholarship Award

Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Ilorin Emirates Professors’ Association (IEPA) has selected Nine Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) students among the 20 successful applicants for the 2023 scholarship award. The scholarship is awarded to the undergraduate students with best academic performance in their various universities across five Local Governments in Kwara State. The Local Government Areas:…

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From Jubilation to Blues: Travails of UDUS Student Photographer

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…

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Teaching Practice Students Should Get Their Log books Submitted”- Says TP Chairman

  Isiaq Ibrahim reports The chairman of the Teaching Practice (TP), doctor Abbas Mahmud of Faculty of Education and Extension Services, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto has directed the students’ teachers to submit their log books to their various TP departmental coordinators, starting from 25th April to 2nd May. It can be recalled that the Teaching…

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“Boko-Lord”, Night Class Addicts Tell Why Night Reading is a Must in Academic Journey

 Aladodo Yasir reports Some night class addicts at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have opened up on why they prioritize going to class at night to cast their eyes over their books. These particular category of students are hardly seen with “morroco” partners—as their concern is always built on the foundation of having grade “ A’s”…

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A Letter to Digest

By Queen Azeez    Dear News Digest, Although I plan to do this one day, I never really had the opportunity to. And now that I think I must write to you, I found time. I want to tell you some things you didn’t know about me which despite not knowing, you accommodated me just…

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Danfodiyo Varsity Implements Tinted-Glass Vehicle Ban for Campus Safety

Abdulganiyu Azeez and Yasir Aladodo report The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has on Thursday, 30 November, banned tinted-glass vehicles on campus for prioritizing safety. According to the directive issued and signed by Col. A.Y. Gwandu (rtd),  the university Chief Security Officer (CSO), prohibits all staff, students and the general public from entering the…

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