By Olayiwola Ridwan Aminu meets Salamatu along the walkway. Aminu: Assalamu ‘Alaykum, Hajia. Salamatu: Wa’alaykumus Salaam. Aminu: My names are Aminu Bala Tanimu. Salamatu: Pardon? Aminu: I mean, I’m Aminu Bala Tanimu by name. Would you mind telling me your name too? Salamatu: Oh! My name is Salamatu Jimba. Aminu: Nice meeting. Salamatu: I reserve…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports Abdulwasiu Olokooba, the president of National Association of Campus Journalists (NACJ) in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, and Abdulrasheed Hammad, the vice president of the association have won a grant of $1500 (USD) to pursue stories on religious extremism for International Center For Journalists(ICFJ). ICFJ in collaboration with Code For Africa, an…
By Abdulsalam Abdulmujeeb The Elon Musk Neuralink is a device that has a chip that processes and transmits neural signals that could be transmitted to devices like a computer or a phone. The Neuralink Corporation is an American neurotechnology company that is developing implantable brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) based in Fremont, California. Founded by Elon Musk…
By Abdulrasaq Olayinka Dear Jambitos, once again I welcome you to the campus and preemptively wish you best in your new assignments and chosen careers. I hope you’re ready for the lovely weather and friendly mosquitoes that’s capable of sending one to the grave? This is just by the way. No doubt you must have…
The Forgotten Rural Schools Muhyideen Kolawole Irreversible though, the memory of the mid 19s, opposition rivalry between the Action Group and NCNC; consequence of a tumor expanding in my mother’s brain. The poor woman could not forgive her mother who denied her western education even though, the gone grandma’s mind was polluted by the agencies…
Aladodo Yasir reports The Ilorin Emirate Students Union, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, has on Sunday, 4th June, held an orientation program for the newly admitted students at A10 lecture hall. The event with the theme: “ Balancing the four walls of the classroom and beyond as a new student in UDUS” had the presence of…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has set to conduct a matriculation ceremony for the newly admitted students of the 2022/2023 academic session. According to a flier released by the school management, the rehearsal for the matriculation ceremony would take place on 18th July by 4:00 pm, while the ceremony…
By Abdulganiyu Azeez In this story, The News Digest Press’ reporter, Abdulganiyu Azeez exposes how a gang of men(ghetto) is subjecting students to fear and assault in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. It was a breezy evening on Sunday when students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto(UDUS) were preparing for the second-semester examination of the 2020/2021 academic…
Aisha Sulaiman reports The English and Literary Studies Students’ Association (ELSSA) at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, is set to organize tutorial classes for its members. Scheduled to commence on April 29th, 2024, the tutorial will span a two-week period, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at the main campus of UDUS. The initiative, led by…
By Habeeb Olokooba Some days ago, I saw a viral tweet from the controversial Daniel Regha trending on Facebook where he was lashing out at one time Grammy winning artist , Temilade Openiyi, making reference to her being a promising upcomer who had no hit singles to her name. In his words: “Tems only gets…
