Abdullateef Abdullahi reports A bus conveying students from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto to Zaria, has been reported attacked by bandits in Zamfara on Friday, 17th February. The report revealed that before the attack, the bus had earlier developed a fault at Tureta, around five O’ clock in the evening before reaching…
By Rasheedat Abidiesin As the day emerged like a forceful storm, Zainab Isiaka, a 300 level student of political science, wore a disturbing look. The reason which she will later narrate to this reporter. In her right hand was a bucket and the left? Akimbo. Zainab reminisced on how easy life at her hostel —80k…
By Olayiwola Ridwan Now at Morocco Ground: Aminu takes courage, subtly approaches Salamatu. Aminu: Good evening, Hajia Salamatu. How have you been? Salamatu: Evening. I have been good. Aminu: You are looking so dazzling this evening. I had always thought darkness would not do justice to your looks. But here you are! Your beauty alone…
Muheeb Mashood reports Abdulrasheed Hammed, the incumbent vice president of the National Association of Campus Journalists(NACJ), UDUS Chapter has claimed the silver laurel at the international investigative award, held at Dakar, Senegal on 26 April, 2023. The Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI) is an initiated program co-organized by the Franco-African platform of journalists Media and…
By Musa A. Nawwas Dear newly matriculated students(Jambitos), welcome to Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Let me tell you the motto of the varsity, even though you must have boldly caught a glance at it on the entrances. The motto is “iqra.” The first Qur’anic idea that entered into the consciousness of the prophet and was…
Some local chapters’ presidents under the National Association of Kwara State Students, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (NAKSS-UDUS), have dismissed the claim that they did not submit the list of student beneficiaries to Comrade Abdulrafiu Abdullah Opeyemi, the Students’ Union Ex-Caretaker Committee Public Relations Officer. Following DIGEST PRESS’ earlier report published on October 7, 2025, Opeyemi…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The National Association of Science and Vocational Education Students (NASVES), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has invited all final year students of the department to an orientation program on their projects. According to a circular released and signed by the President of the association, Abdulsalam Aminu Liadi stated that the event will…
By Mutalib Jibril In his formative years, Dantani showcased charisma and confidence that captivated those around him. However, as he navigated the professional world, his self-assurance transformed into a conviction that the world underestimated his intelligence. This shift led to a need for constant praise, with colleagues describing him as both abrasive and manipulative. Dantani’s…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The Faculty of Education and Extension Services (FEES), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has directed the concerned students of the faculty who have not yet completed their projects to liaise with their supervisors for the submission. According to the memo released and signed by Prof. H. S. Abubakar, Head of Department, Educational Foundations,…
By Bashir Turawa Purchasing UNIBEN sachet water (popularly known as ‘pure water’) in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto may be very risky as the so-called water has no reliable source, THE NEWS DIGEST gathered. Findings by this reporter reveals that the thriving UNIBEN ‘pure water’ in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto which carries the name and address…
