By Asiat Meikudi A chattering bird builds no nest. We have a slumbering government that is very eloquent in speaking about what is good but knows not how to do it. Day and night, the regime sleep-talks and dreams of doing good but ends up with foil excuses. In August 2019, the former president of…
By Abdlmalik Abdulwahab In 2020, amidst the whirlwind of responsibilities and commitments, an email landed in Salman Yahaya Maiyama’s inbox, bearing news of his convocation from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Born and raised in Sokoto, hailing from Maiyama in Kebbi state, Salman’s journey to academic success was marked by determination and resilience. Salman’s academic odyssey…
Abdulmajid Mutunji reports The Sokoto State Students Association(SOSSA), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto’s chapter has appointed a committee for the scholarship verification exercise of the 2022/2023 academic session. This was contained in a circular released by the association and signed by its staff advisers, Comrade Achida M.B and Comrade Tambari I.W. The committee, according to the…
By Mutalib Jibril A few days back, I stumbled upon a post about two graduates from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, who went for a job interview. On getting to the venue, they started interrogating some workers in the organization about the qualifications of the interviewer. Unfortunately, the interviewer overheard their conversations and prepared to daze…
By Habeeb Olokooba Dear Danfodites, “May your road be smooth.” Apologies for sending my wishes late. This prayer should have been made earlier. Yet all things being said, this is my heartfelt message on the exams coming in the coming weeks. Remember exam is like telling all that we shall one day have to tell….
By Abdulmajid Ibrahim It is one thing to envision a luxurious future, it is another thing to scurry toward it. Determination comes by tramping trails of slothfulness and laziness and indulging in what is promising. People often dream of becoming great in the future but their dream never actualizes due to slothfulness. To be versatile…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen “My initial attempt in securing admission in 2021 at federal university Wukari(FUWUKARI) Taraba state proved in vain. But my attempt in 2023/2024 admission to Udus resulted in a positive outcome” Said Khalid, an aspirant of common and Islamic law at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Oyelowo Khalid had patiently waited for years before…
By Mutolib Jubril In the bustling markets of Nigeria, the sight of vibrant fruits can be enchanting, but behind this facade lies a growing concern— the rampant use of artificial ripening agents. This prevalent use of chemicals like calcium carbide has surged significantly due to market demands and profit motives. Fruit vendors often rely on…
By Hussain Wahab CLAIM A circulating press release on WhatsApp has claimed that male genitalia(penises) are disappearing on and off Campus of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK). The press was titled: Urgent Notice: “Incident of Mysterious Penis Disappearance on and off Campus.” The press was not dated and its status has caused a lot of controversies….
The Sokoto State University(SSU) will battle with Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto(UDUS) in a debate competition scheduled to be held on 5th November. The competition, falling as part of the activities of the The News Digest Press Festival, will take place at MH2 Lecture Hall, UDUS Main Campus. The topic of the debate is: The Antidote…
