By Habeeb Olokooba There are many ebullient dreams to be visualized as upcoming afrobeats artists. While some will come to life, some will remain mere dreams, better not dreams. But follow your dreams, they say, even though it might be your biggest nightmare. The fast rising afrobeats star, Crown Uzama popularly known as Shalipoppi, who…
By Habeeb Olokooba As a kid, my mom’s daily motivation has always been, Òógbémi lo ìlú Òyìnbó “You will take me overseas”. I grew up with this daily phrase of motivation from my mom, she believes in the perpetuity ahead and this always prompts my efficacy in the phrase ‘hard work pays’. Grace pays better…
By Habeeb Olokooba Let me start this piece with prayer— May your wealth never be the source of your end. May you never be drowned by your knowledge, and I pray your power and skill will not kill you. Let’s talk about the Titanic Tour Submarine that sank five tourists who paid thousands of dollars…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports Professor Muhammad Gidado Liman, a lecturer from the department of Applied and Environmental Chemistry, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has achieved the feat of professorship after his 15-year services with the university from February, 2007 to 2022. Speaking with the NEWS DIGEST PRESS, Prof Liman said his appointment was approved by the…
By Yisau Babatunde Anytime he was about to embark on a journey, he loved to sit beside a driver (front seat). Bello Imron Olalekan (not disclosing his course of study and level) felt over the moon as he was resuming back to his school, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), in February for the 2024/2025 academic…
By: Rosheedah Adedamola Family is often considered as society’s oldest and most significant social institution. Its responsibilities encompass offering guidance, and support, and fostering a sense of belonging among its members. Traditionally, within the framework of the traditional family, children learn the values of discipline, hard work, respect for elders, and constituted authority, responsibility,…
Hussain Kehinde Wahab Nigeria is a country with a population of over 200 million people, making it the most populous country in Africa. Despite its abundant natural resources, Nigeria is plagued with several security and humanitarian challenges. These challenges have affected the economic, social, and political development of the country. However, journalism has a critical…
By Maryam Abdullahi I laid down in my wooden bed, all dressed, as it was only ten more minutes before sheshi would arrive, as usual he comes at exactly 12 noon, while I had my eyes fixed on the sluggish wall clock, I heard footsteps followed by a collective thumping guffaw, heavily, a slender voice…
By Muhyideen Kolawole It was already dusked, but of all events that was not only surprising but also scary for the day was that of Abdullah. Like a cow suffering from the pain of pit dragged into, he had screamed to the brim of deafened ears that the world around him was left unalarmed, created…
Shehu Uthman reports The Campus Legacy at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) is set to hold a technical session on curriculum vitae (CV) writing; structure, content, and optimization. According to the flyer, the training will be facilitated by Oluwatoyin Puddicombe on Saturday, 18th of January, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., via Google Meet….
