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…
Akaje Maimunat reports The English and Literary Studies Students Association(ELSSA), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto Chapter has called on interested students in the department and others to its first audition programme. The programme, according to a flier released by the Drama Committee of the association, will be held on Wednesday, 2nd August at the School Convocation…
By: Muneer Yaqub In all honesty, nothing gladdens my heart than finding myself an agent of positive change. Bringing joy and smiles to faces of sorrow, and agony. Alterating the mischief of the less privileged and the underdogs in the environment. Lending my voice to the voiceless oppressed, victims of a negligent…
Aishat Sulaiman reports The Association of Revival of Arabic Language in Nigeria, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto chapter, is set to hold an orientation program and debate competitions for the newly admitted students. According to the flier, the event will be held on Wednesday, 25th April by 10:00 am at the A10 lecture hall. The debate…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The former Managing Editor of The News Digest Press and 400-level law student at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Hussain Wahab has been appointed as the president of the National Association of Campus Journalists, UDUS chapter. This was announced at the 2023 NACJ Annual Symposium held at the IBB center, main campus on…
By Hussain Wahab With utmost excitement running through my mind, I would like to congratulate the newly admitted students, and preemptively welcome you to the most peaceful and stringent university in Nigeria. I don’t need to explain the ‘toughness’. They say seeing is believing. With time you will understand it better. I know the most…
By Abdulrasaq Olayinka On the 5th of August 2019, early hours before sunrise, I recall a story of a friend whom I crossed paths with on the Facebook page of the News Digest Press, UDUS. The page was enough to satisfy our conscience regarding the University culture and moral and ethical values. No wonder they…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Former Chairman of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission and Special adviser to the President of Nigeria on security, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu on Thursday, 18 April, has encouraged Nigerians to utilize Nigerian roads for their travels. This statement was made during the Convocation lecture, titled ‘Navigating the Maze: Addressing Multidimensional Insecurity Challenges…
By Shereefdeen Ahmad It was 1:15 pm on Monday. Students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto reading inside Abdullahi Fodio Library(the school main library) rushed out and headed to perform ablution at the back of the building, where a mosque is located. Due to the limited number of plastic kettles, Musa Hakim (not a real…
By Muhammad Akindele Journalism to some people may seem to be annoying, because they think it focuses on negativity. Not only that, some people think that their privacy is being interrupted during interviews with journalists. However, others perceived it as an integral part of our democracy Journalism has been defined by Wikipedia “as the production…
