DIGEST END OF THE YEAR FIESTA Season greetings to our distinguished readers. At this 59th minute of the eleventh hour to the year 2019. We do believe 2018 is indeed a great and memorable of mementuous moments all through, and many see-through eventful events. On the verge of our efforts to strengthen our journalistic outputs…
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Recurrent Coup in Africa: Is Nigeria at a risk?
By Ismail Amanatullahi This year, Africa has been assailed with numerous attempted coups, making it 10 attempts from the year 2020 till date; and they are mostly in west and central Africa— a rapid undoing of democratic systems in the region. It is a fact that the military protects the country from external aggressions, internal…
Three Days After Total Blackouts, Electricity Restored in Jubril Aminu Hostel
By Adeleke Adedayo After three days of total blackouts at the Jubril Aminu and the neighbouring halls of residence, electricity supply has been restored for the residents. The electricity was restored around 11pm on Thursday night. The News Digest Press gathered that there was an electricity blackout since Tuesday night at Jubril Aminu hostel,…
UNIZIK Expels Student for Assaulting Lecturer
Habibullah Temako reports The Management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has expelled a 300-Level female student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious from the Department of History and International Studies, following the allegation of her assault on a lecturer. In a letter released by the University Management on Friday, 14th of February, 2025, and signed by the…
How Organisation’s Initiative Addresses Teacher Shortage in Nigeria’s Underserved Communities
By Shereefdeen Ahmad It was a Monday morning, Caleb Nnaecheta sat inside a bustling classroom together with other students, waiting for his Mathematics teacher. That day, after receiving a two-hour lesson for the subject, the next time he set his eyes on that teacher was another Monday. Nnaecheta has a similar story to tell about…
Reporters Diary: The Situation Back Home
By Habeeb Olokooba I wasn’t informed that I left home so I could return to reciprocate the shelter it (home) gave me. It is basic. The echoes of the reality in my abode are ebullient enough, to pass the message: loud and clear. Like myriads of other Danfodites from humble families like mine, the story…
Discouragement, Financial Challenge, Scholarship…Tale of Student Who Graduated with 4.82
By Akaje Maimunat In 2018, amidst challenges and discouragement, Ismail Shittu embarked on a remarkable academic journey at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, fueled by his determination to achieve a first-class honor in Energy and Applied Chemistry. Hailing from the Ilorin-East local government of Kwara State, Shittu defied initial doubts from peers who deemed a first-class…
UDUS Centre for Peace Studies Sets to Hold Public Lecture
Abdulkadir Sofiullahi Reports The Centre for Peace Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has invited the General Public to its Second International Symposium on pathway to enhance security and conflict resolution. According to the flier released from the office of the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. L.S. Bilbis, the program is scheduled to be held…
Banditry, Terrorism, Kidnapping… Nigeria Biggest Challenges
By:Meikudi Ashiat In recent times, Nigeria has recorded an unprecedented security challenge which has attributed the country as one of those where terrorism is now part and parcel. It is correct to say the country is in its worst situation. Insecurity remains Nigeria’s biggest challenge and confrontation. The rate of insurgency in the country is…
The Forgotten Lab: Language Students Decry Lack of Practical Experience
By Shamsudeen Abubakar It was Monday 9th September. The sun had separated from the moon and the birds were chirping from their nest outside on the Neam and Baobab trees at Makasi hostel. The fuss of people in the room is mixed with the fluctuating fan that could even wake the sleeping dead. Other students…