DIGEST PRESS

He Got Some Names—NAKSS Local Chapters’ Leaders Counter Ex-SU PRO’s Claim Over Scholarship List

The News Digest Press7 months ago08 mins

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…

Columns

Digest Scientific Column: Chemistry of Color

The News Digest Press3 years ago03 mins

BY Mohammad Musa Color is the aspect of appearance of objects and light sources that may be described in terms of hue, lightness and saturation. In fact, people judge fruits and vegetables by the richness of their colors. Coloring ingredients include: natural colors, derived primarily from vegetable sources and sometimes called vegetable dyes, inorganic pigment…

Features

How Five Points Hinders Me From Breaking 46-year Old Record_UDUS Graduate

The News Digest Press3 years ago04 mins

By Taofeeq Imam When Umar Muhammad Sheriffdeen stepped foot in the Seat of Caliphate in 2017, the thought of shattering the record—graduating with first class honor from the Political Science Department of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto —had always been in his mind. Though Sheriffdeen had heard enough that first class is desirable but not relatively…

Features

Inside UDUS: How Sufficient Water Promotes Personal Hygiene in D Block

The News Digest Press3 years ago3 years ago16 mins

By Habeeb Olokooba Elation and self-fulfillment shines on the face of Usman Shaabah, a 400-level student of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto and an occupant of D Block. With a bucket in his hand as he exist the toilet, everything indicates that Shaabah has discharged something has answered the call of nature. But that was not…

News

UDUS 2024 Convocation: Professor Jimoh Amzat Honored as Outstanding Researcher in Art and Humanities

The News Digest Press2 years ago03 mins

Meikudi Ashiat reports Professor Jimoh Amzat, a lecturer at the department of Sociology and esteemed staff adviser for the National Association of Campus Journalists (NACJ), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto has been conferred as an outstanding Researcher in Art and humanities. This prestigious award was received at the UDUS 2024 combined Convocation grand finale held on…

Features

The Journey of Sambo Yahaya: The Overall Best Graduating Student In Radiography

The News Digest Press3 years ago04 mins

By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen In 2016, Sambo Yahaya secured admission in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) to study Radiography (B.Rad). From the onset, Yahaya wanted to study computer science. He had registered for the 2016 Unitary Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and did a one-year matriculation program before he secured admission. Yahaya, a native of Tambuwal in…

Opinion

High cost of drugs: Urgent Need for a State of Emergency to Save lives

The News Digest Press2 years ago07 mins

By Mutalib Jibril Nigerians with health challenges are in grave danger as the prices of medicines are now beyond the reach of most people. The situation is becoming worse by the day as major pharmaceutical companies are folding up their operations in Nigeria because the environment is gradually becoming difficult. The mass exodus of Medical…

Opinion

Taking Responsibility: The Need for Self-Driven Change

The News Digest Press2 years ago04 mins

By: Raji Toheeb Ayinde To my understanding, for the meaningful change that millions of Nigerians have been clamoring for, it must start at the grassroots level. People often channel their condemnation and blame towards those in power, claiming they are the cause of our current predicament, without realizing that many of these issues originate from…

Opinion

Tragic Plight of Rampant Killings of Women in Nigeria: Causes and Solutions

The News Digest Press2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

By Muhammed Akindele Many Nigerian women have been subjected to threats and abuse by their romantic partners, often leading to fatal outcomes. Additionally, a significant number of young women, often referred to as “slay queens,” have fallen victim to online fraudsters known as “Yahoo Boys,” who exploit them when they need to sustain their dubious…

Features

From 4.75 CGPA to Second Class Excellence: Thrilling Saga of Hope, Destiny in My Academic Journey

The News Digest Press2 years ago2 years ago05 mins

By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen “I read with determination which made me get a 4.75 CGPA during my 100 level. Furthered my study in UG2, l was able to pull out 4.71 and l got 4.51 at UG3,” said Kabiru, in his response to the interview. Kabiru Bello, a recent graduate from the Accounting Department at Usmanu…