By Abdulrasaq kamaldeen Students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, living in Benji hostel have spent over four months_and still counting_ without a trace of electricity supply and water, The News Digest Press can report. Benji, a private hostel located in the heart of the university, has over 400 rooms with over 1000 students. One of…
Muheeb Mashood reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has directed returning students who could not complete their registration for the 2022/2023 academic session to visit the Management of Information Systems(MIS) to carry out the exercise. This was contained in a circular released by the management on Monday, 26th June and signed by the…
By: Fatimah Basheer It is so unwise that Nigerians celebrate immorality; but give low recognition of excellence to moral conduct and educational values! This societal incongruity is glaring upon observation. In this nation, a disconcerting trend emerges where a person is awarded for getting involved in the apex of immorality. By exposing yourself shamelessly on…
By Habeeb Olokooba Idris Teleti is a 300-level political science student at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto embodies the Danfodites’ spirit of passion for extracurricular activities. Channeling his classroom knowledge into real-world experience, Idris ventured into politics while nurturing a deep admiration for journalism. Determined to pursue both his passions, he skillfully juggled the dual…
By Queen Azeez Before now, I already know having a problem with an agency or bank in Nigeria is the beginning of other problems; a tour. At the same time, not solving it looks like a part of my everyday life has been cut away. It keeps coming back to my head that there’s something…
By Habeeb Olokooba It was on a Wednesday morning. Imran, a 100-level student of Political Science rushed to Guarantee Trust Bank to withdraw some money at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto’s branch. The undergraduate who doubles as a Point of Sale(POS) attendant, needed to attend to his customers. However, Imran was taken aback…
By Rofat Abdulsalam Gratitude is the act of exhibiting gracefulness and appreciation. It is associated with several mental and physical health benefits. Expressing gratitude entails gestures of kindness, warmth, and generosity Gratitude can also be viewed as a transformative force that holds power in shaping life and improves overall happiness. When an attitude of gratitude…
By: Bashirat Durojaye Any dictionary that defines Nigeria would say a nation where those in the realm of managing the country’s affairs are corrupt and full of selfishness, a nation where more than half of its population lives below the poverty line, where inflation in the price of food items and daily commodity and the…
By Muhammed Akindele “It looks easy said till you give it a trial yourself.” goes a popular saying. Back home, Ramadan was fun and an exciting voyage we highly anticipated. Our mothers and sisters took up the culinary responsibility, something that goes a long way in bridging barriers that could hinder our fast. Sometimes we,…
By Meikudi Ashiat It was a bright and colorful day for Ibrahim Jimoh Saliu, 47, who toured 727 kilometers from his state of origin down to Sokoto State to celebrate the honorary attainment of his PhD. His joy knew no bounds when he saw his name on the list of PhD Graduates and he reminisced…
