By Asiat Meikudi There has been a claim circulating on social media platforms, particularly Facebook and Twitter that the University of Ilorin(UNILORIN) in Kwara state is the largest university in terms of landmass in Nigeria. UNILORIN is located in Ilorin, the capital city of Kwara State, at latitude 8.4799° N and longitude 4.5418° E. The…
By Rofat Abdulsalam Gratitude is the act of exhibiting gracefulness and appreciation. It is associated with several mental and physical health benefits. Expressing gratitude entails gestures of kindness, warmth, and generosity Gratitude can also be viewed as a transformative force that holds power in shaping life and improves overall happiness. When an attitude of gratitude…
By: Abdullateef Abdullahi Unemployment in Nigeria poses a myriad of negative effects that permeate through various aspects of the society, impacting individuals, families, and the nation as a whole. The economic, social, and psychological repercussions create a complex web that hampers development and stability. Economically, the high unemployment rate in Nigeria stifles economic growth and…
By Taofeeq Imam After a weary lecture-day, Akinlola Gboyega returned to his apartment at Oceanic Villa. Exhausted and frustrated over the thought of having to prepare for a continuous assessment the next morning, he waited for light to pop up. His phone battery was running down, and it could not sustain him…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Center for Islamic Propagation and Comparative Religious Education,Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Chapter has commenced its training at the University central Mosque. According to the flyer, the training will be held every Friday from 4pm to 6pm while 9am to 1pm is scheduled for Sunday training. “Interested students are advised to quickly…
By Asiat Meikudi It’s exactly 30 days since Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto conducted her Students’ Union elections for the 2022/2023 academic session. After the elections on 8th June 2023, all the newly elected executive members were subsequently inaugurated on the 9th June. However, up till now, the result of the office of the Welfare Director…
Hussain Wahab Reports The students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have lamented the poor telecommunication service in the main campus. According to the students, the network connection of MTN, 9mobile, AIRTEL and Glo have been operating poorly in the last few weeks. Speaking with THE NEWS DIGEST PRESS, Muhammad Adeyemi, a class representative of…
Muhammed Akindele reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has issued an official call for the qualified candidates to apply for faculty positions within various departments and units. This was contained in a memorandum released on Thursday, December 7th, and titled ‘Internal and External Advertisement’ from the office of the registrar and secretary to…
By Raji Toheeb In Islam, there is sanctity to some four months in the Hijjrah calendar over others. However, this sanctity varies according to the divine will of Allah. Dhul Qa’dah is one of the sacred months where the initiation of fighting is prohibited. Then, Dhul Hijjah was the month of Arafat and Hajj. For…
By Habeebah Yusuf The English language is an important language which can be used as a tool to effective learning. It is a West Germanic language that originated in England and is now the most widely spoken language in the World today. With over 1.5billion speakers, it is an official language of 53 countries, as…
