By Abdullateef Abdullahi Four weeks after The News Digest Press publication, noting the lack of doors in the Block C hostel bathrooms at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, significant improvements have been observed. Recalling, The News Digest Press published an editorial titled “Of the 24/7 Hostel Bathrooms without Secret” on March 27, 2024— drawing attention to…
By Abdullah Tijani At early day of May, Dauda, a student of Usmanu Danfodiyo University and resident of Jubril Aminu Hostel (Block A) could not withstand the hell in his hostel — his room lacks enough ventilation. He laid his bed outside and slept while he wiped his perspiration with his underwear. He unclothed his…
By Yisau Babatunde In a small corner of Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria, a teenage girl once stood barefoot on a dusty pitch, her hands covered in sand instead of gloves. Each time the ball slipped past her, her friends laughed, but she never stopped. Every failed dive encouraged her to try again. That girl…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen It was Saturday, 26th August. Around 3:50 pm, everywhere was calm, the atmosphere resplendent like a new moon that appeared in the daylight. Babaita Muhammad Bello, a 100-level student of Physics and resident of Block D (Room 4) of the Jubril Aminu hostel prepared to meet his friends at Block C to…
By Fathiu Jimoh When Muhammad Nurudeen felt a sharp pain in his stomach, he never knew it would later land him at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) clinic. Around 6 p.m. the next day, the pain returned, and this time, it didn’t leave. Realizing it wasn’t going away, he cried out to his hostel…
By Habeeb Olokooba I have a friend in the UDUS students’ government. I have an enemy there as well. In fact, I have a brother among the stakeholders and I have a friend’s friend too. I have an enemy who is a friend to my friend in the fucked up administration my campus is witnessing…
Abdullahi Sarki Books are considered as one of the most invaluable things in life as they provide us with a great amount of knowledge and information. They help us in learning different aspects of life and also make us knowledgeable about various things. Book broadens our horizons; uplifts our souls and strengthens our minds and…
By Habeebah Yusuf The English language is an important language which can be used as a tool to effective learning. It is a West Germanic language that originated in England and is now the most widely spoken language in the World today. With over 1.5billion speakers, it is an official language of 53 countries, as…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen Abdulhamid Hambali was offered admission to study Veterinary medicine at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto(UDUS) in 2015. When he finished secondary school, the intention of furthering his education kept him in doubt. Standing at a crossroad in his academic journey, the thought of where is the best university in Nigeria weighed heavily on…
Alqasim Gbemisola reports The English and Literary Studies Students’ Association (ELSSA), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto Chapter, is set to hold an engaging debate competition. The programme, according to a flyer released by the debate committee, is scheduled to coincide with the ELSSA Magazine Launching Day, where the participants will be speaking on the topic…
