By Habeeb Olokooba It was a breezy June morning. The previous day’s downpour refreshed the air. Abdulwasiu Dada, a bike man in his late forties, pedaled through the refreshing breeze as his sole source of income, reliant on his trusty Bajaj bike. Once a small-scale farmer, Dada reminisced about his past life. He recalled the…
By Rasheedat Abidiesin It was a Thursday Morning in September, 2025. The street of Dandima wore the busy look it’s known for on every business day. The street, being the main road that leads to the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, had cars heading to and from the UDUS main campus. The horn of the cars…
By Habibullah Temako As the scorching sun beat down relentlessly during the fasting period, the already hot atmosphere was further exacerbated by a crippling power outage that plunged private hostels, including Benji and Shamma into darkness. The sudden loss of electricity, which occurred in the blink of an eye, has now stretched into…
Nafisat Gbemisola reports The Awareness 360° Global Organization, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has on Sunday, 4th June, carried out an effective cleaning on UDUS campus. Sanitation is a condition relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal. According to Abdulhamid Ghazili, a fellow in the project, said the…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports, The Faculty of Law Electoral Committee, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has released eligibility requirements in respect of the forthcoming election for the students aspiring to head any post in the Law Students Association of Nigeria(LAWSAN) offices. This information was contained in a circular released from the office of the Electoral committee on…
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…
By Yasir Aladodo Life after leaving an institution is a thrilling yet challenging journey. Graduating from university fills one’s heart with joy, but transitioning from a structured environment to the uncharted waters of independence can stir a mix of emotions. It demands meticulous planning and adaptability. One of the most significant post-institution challenges is establishing…
By Habeeb Olokooba Idris Teleti is a 300-level political science student at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto embodies the Danfodites’ spirit of passion for extracurricular activities. Channeling his classroom knowledge into real-world experience, Idris ventured into politics while nurturing a deep admiration for journalism. Determined to pursue both his passions, he skillfully juggled the dual…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The Chairman Caretaker Committee (CTC) for Students’ Union, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS),Muhammad Shamsudeen said students who had already paid their school fees may end up losing their money. It was gathered that students have been seeing updates of the amount of tuition fees on their portal with roughly 50% increment…
Established in 1995, Digest Press, formally known as The News Digest Press, is a campus press outlet based at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. It covers both issues on the campus and beyond. The board has been known for its consistency and true practice of journalism. On campus, Digest has won the Press Board of the…
