By Muhammed Akindele As protests swept across Nigeria, the academic lives of students in universities nationwide faced severe disruptions. Schools nearing resumption have had to delay their opening dates, while others have suspended ongoing academic calendars entirely—all to protect the safety of students and staff during these turbulent times. Universities such as BUK have suspended…
Muhammed Akindele Reports Shereefdeen Ahmad, the editor-in-chief of The News Digest Press has trained members on the elements of fact-checking and information disorder. The training, falling as part of his activities of the Countering Misinformation and Promoting Media Literacy Fellowship, was held on Monday, 30th October at the LC2 Hall. The fellowship, sponsored by the…
BY HUSSAIN WAHAB Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) is a public research institution located in the city of the caliphate in Sokoto State. It is one of the twelve universities founded in Nigeria by General Yakubu Gowon in 1975. There are many blessings associated with UDUS. It is the alma mater of prominent Nigerians: two…
By Shereefdeen Ahmad On 4th December, a Facebook user, Nweke Makojo Global claimed that there’s an ongoing construction of skyscraper in Onueke, Ebonyi state, Nigeria. The post has an image of a tall building with scaffold. “The ongoing construction of skyscraper in Onueke Ebonyi state,” the caption reads. As of 6th December, the post has…
Akaje Maimunat reports The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) chapter is set to hold heroes day to honour the retired members and a valedictory lecture in honour of the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Professor L.S Bilbis. According to a flier released by the union, the programme will be held on…
SPECIAL REPORT: SECURITY FORLORN AT SOKOTO VARSITY Taoheed A. Adegbite reports Students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have expressed displeasure over the security blues in the school. Most of the students sleep with their eyes widely open in their various halls of residence. In fact, many students have little or no confidence in the school’s…
By Usman kolapo I have a friend named Bolaji, a gentle guy whom I deeply admire for his motivational support during my moments of confusion. We were supposed to be attending the same school, but tragically, something terrible occurred. Back in 2020, we took the SSCE together, and while I gained admission to this school,…
By Mutolib Jubril In a culinary twist that defies conventional wisdom, Musa, a budding professional, has ingeniously turned his nightly meal into a battleground against acid reflux. By incorporating his medication into his eba dinner, he’s not just dining; he’s pioneering a unique strategy that could revolutionize how he approaches this widespread discomfort. However, his…
By Abdulrasaq kamaldeen It’s bitterly cold outside at Dundaye; a town in Sokoto State; the time was 11 pm on Thursday. While other children stayed at home to enjoy the warmth of their beds with their parents, Umar Kabir, a 10-year-old boy whose parents had neglected him three years ago, had no place for shelter,…
By Mutalib Jibril Juggling academics with entrepreneurship is no small feat, but some university students have mastered the art of balancing both. For many, financial independence is a key motivator, while others are driven by a desire to solve pressing problems in their communities. Through resourcefulness, discipline, and time management, they have been able to…
