By Shamsudeen Abubakar On a warm morning of March 11, 2025, a tragic fire outbreak unfolded in Block A of Jubril Aminu hostel, one of student’s halls of residence under the management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, (UDUS). The incident results in the loss of valuable possessions, including clothes, books and mattresses, among others. It…
By Abdullah Tijani, The Editor-in-chief of The News Digest Press, 2020/2021 Academic Session Just like other years before it, the era of the Abdullah-Tijani-led administration is coming to an end. The sun rotating the earth has returned to its starting point. Today, the sun will set and we will witness the beginning of…
By: Abdulkadir Sofiullahi On a frigid winter’s night at Jibril Aminu Hostel, I shivered as the cold wind seeped through window cracks. The thin walls offered little protection from the bitter chill. The heater wheezed, but its feeble warmth did little to dispel the icy air. I pulled my blanket tighter, longing for a warm…
By Habeeb Olokooba In recent times, a lot of happenings have been said about how evil and toxic a place the music industry can be, how devilish record label owners and the lengths they go in frustrating and killing the talents of the young, gullible people they sign. Amidst this crunch, fast rising Sulaiman Shekoni…
By Muheeb Mashood On the 30th October 2023, seven-times record winner Lionel Messi and Manchester City hitman Erling Haaland are on the driver’s seat to drag the 2023 Ballon d’Or during the grand celebration of the laureate award at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France. Players during the 2022/23 campaign have made it to…
Shamsudeen Abubakar Report The Nigerian Universities Education Students Association, Faculty of Education and Extension Services at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, is set to hold tutorial classes for 100 Level students of the faculty. Spanning two days, the tutorial will take place on Saturday, 4th May and Sunday, from 2:00 PM to 4:00PM According to…
By Iorgboko Michael The word illiterate is an English word which has various meanings from different versions of English dictionaries. However, all of them convey the same meaning headed in the same direction. The Oxford Advanced Learner Dictionary sees it as a person who can not read or write; or somebody with low formal education….
By: Abdullateef Abdullahi Nigeria, with its rich history and diverse culture, has experienced significant transformations over the years. Yesterday, Nigeria grappled with the challenges of colonialism, gaining independence in 1960. The struggle for stability marked the early years, as the nation navigated political transitions and economic changes. Today, Nigeria stands as Africa’s most populous…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has issued a Stern directive, prohibiting students from entering into any residential agreement or occupying any of the newly established hostel buildings, especially in Shama village on the UDUS Main Campus According to the circular released and signed by Dr. S. Y. Tsagem, Deputy Dean…
By Shamsudeen Abubakar With a radiant smile, Safwan Abubakar, a 300-level student, danced effortlessly across the Makasi hostel verandah. His hands waved freely in the air as he twirled his shirt, playfully heading towards an empty bucket to get water. “An bar ku abaya ‘yan gida,” he exclaimed, meaning, “those who stayed home have missed…
