By Fathiu Jimoh As Abdulqodir Yusuf, a 300-level student at Benji hostel, grappled with the unbearable darkness of his hostel, solar power emerged as an unlikely saviour, rescuing him from the persistent blackout. Abdulqodir, who has experienced first-hand struggles, stress and oppressive conditions living at Benji hostel, stated that the persistent blackout has become a…
By Bashir Turawa Purchasing UNIBEN sachet water (popularly known as ‘pure water’) in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto may be very risky as the so-called water has no reliable source, THE NEWS DIGEST gathered. Findings by this reporter reveals that the thriving UNIBEN ‘pure water’ in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto which carries the name and address…
After the spearmanship of the Caretaker Committee for the 2020/2021 academic session, Danfodites were once again offered the chance to choose another sailors of leadership for themselves.This time around, elected not selected. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto conducted her Students’ Union elections for the 2022/2023 academic on 8th June 2023. The election set a pace for…
By Lamid Azeez In 2018, Abdulkadir Yunus Olarewaju was admitted to study Political Science at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. His joy knew no bounds as he was grinning from ear to ear. He can’t wait to be a university student. Series of thoughts filled his mind. He can’t help but imagine the unchecked liberty…
The Students Representatives Assembly UDUS, had her first sitting of the new semester on the sixth day of May 2018, and it was a plenary full of drama. As it was expected by many, it was a sitting where tough resolutions were made. The ‘press release’ by the house committee on media and publicity few…
By Mutolib Jubril In a culinary twist that defies conventional wisdom, Musa, a budding professional, has ingeniously turned his nightly meal into a battleground against acid reflux. By incorporating his medication into his eba dinner, he’s not just dining; he’s pioneering a unique strategy that could revolutionize how he approaches this widespread discomfort. However, his…
Muheeb Mashood reports Arsenal have claimed a comfortable 3-1 victory over Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, thanks to stopped-time goals from Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus The Gunners conceded against run of play after Marcus Rashford put United at the driver’s seat in the 27th minute. But the Mirkel Arteta’s men quickly…
By Lamid Azeez On May 29, the newly elected President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his inaugural speech, declared unequivocally that fuel subsidy is gone. According to him, the rationale behind the decision was the rising cost of fuel subsidy of over $800 million a month on the Nigerian…
By: Abdullateef Asaliy Two rooms in Block J at Aminu Jubril hall of residence, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, has been reported burnt in a fire incident that occurred on Wednesday. According to an eyewitness, the fire started from room 13 around 1:30 P.M before extending to room 12. The News Digest Press learnt that some credentials were…
By Musa A. Nawwas Dear newly matriculated students(Jambitos), welcome to Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Let me tell you the motto of the varsity, even though you must have boldly caught a glance at it on the entrances. The motto is “iqra.” The first Qur’anic idea that entered into the consciousness of the prophet and was…
