By Mutalib Jibril A mineral substance composed mainly of sodium chloride(Nacl), salt is an essential part of the human diet. It is one of the most widely used food seasonings. But the excessive consumption of salt is inimical to health. The World Health Organisation(WHO) recommends that the average person consume no more than five grams,…
Abdullateef Abdullahi reports Jabir Jibreel, a final year student of Education Biology hailing from Gusau local government, Zamfara state, was confirmed dead on Saturday, 24 February 2024, following a fatal motorcycle accident. According to eyewitness accounts provided by Jabir’s close friend, Muslim Saidu, the tragic incident occurred as Jabir was en route from Gusau to…
Muhammed Akindele reports The Examination Monitoring Committee(EMC) of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has instructed all class representatives to present their classmates’ identity and examination cards. This is said to serve as a precondition for the first semester examination for the 2022/2023 session. According to the internal memorandum dated November 24, and signed by the chairman…
By Mutalib Jibril Strengthening the role of community pharmacies in Africa is of paramount importance, as it holds the potential to substantially improve healthcare accessibility and outcomes throughout the continent. Africa grapples with distinct challenges such as a deficient healthcare infrastructure, insufficient availability of essential medicines, and a heavy disease burden. Empowering community pharmacies can…
Rasheedat Abidiesin reports The Student Union Caretaker Committee, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has sympathized with students on the unfortunate fire incident that occurred during the course of their journey to school from Ibadan. Recall that The News Digest Press earlier reported the unfortunate fire outbreak which happened around Ogbomosho, Oyo State. The motor conveyed UDUS…
By Lamid Azeez Chelsea FC hosts Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, to record not only a win but also an overwhelmingly sensational comeback which attracts a big blow over Manchester United. The match begins with an early goal, a 4-minute goal from Conor Gallagher, through a low cutback cross from Nesto, which puts Onana on…
DONE AND DUSTED: TONY ELUMELU BRIDGE By : Muneer Yaqub It seems the mantra hasn’t changed. It has persisted, and has remained consistent in the last couple of weeks. The mantra of positive change, that which has sought to lend voice to the voiceless. The mantra of the physically challenged, our disabled colleagues on campus:…
By Abdullateef Abdullahi Four weeks after The News Digest Press publication, noting the lack of doors in the Block C hostel bathrooms at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, significant improvements have been observed. Recalling, The News Digest Press published an editorial titled “Of the 24/7 Hostel Bathrooms without Secret” on March 27, 2024— drawing attention to…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has opened the school halls of residence for both the Teaching Practice and project students. According to the press release, dated 20th March and signed by Mubarak Aliyu, the NUESA president, Bakassi hostel is meant for the male students while the old post graduates (PG)…
Rohsheedah Abidiesin reports The Directorate of Registration and Examination at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has rescheduled Monday, May 27th, 2024 for the conduct of 2023/2024 undergraduate first semester examination. It can be recalled that the management has earlier scheduled Monday, May 13th for the commencement of the examination. According to the memo, dated Thursday, 9…
