By Safiya Shaibu In today’s world where skills are constantly evolving, it’s important to stay on top of one’s game by learning new skills to attract diverse job opportunities. Skill is a great ability and proficiency to be expertise, that comes through training or practice. The benefits of skills acquisition in human life cannot be…
SPECIAL REPORT: SECURITY FORLORN AT SOKOTO VARSITY Taoheed A. Adegbite reports Students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have expressed displeasure over the security blues in the school. Most of the students sleep with their eyes widely open in their various halls of residence. In fact, many students have little or no confidence in the school’s…
By Habibullah Temako On the night of Thursday, 19th of June, 2025, a heavy rain with fierce winds wrecked havoc to the ’80K’ hostels at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS). The rain, which began with a strong windstorm and lasted for about three hours, caused damage to some structures at the 80k hostels. Although no…
By Muheeb Mashood Manchester City have clinched the FA Cup title following a commanding 2-1 victory over Manchester United on Saturday at the Wembley Stadium, thanks to Ilkay Gundogan’s brace. Pep Guordiala’s men hit the front through Captain Ilkay Guondogan barely before the fans could settle on their seats. However, United brought the game back…
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…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Sport Department, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has invited all students who are interested in football for a screening exercise at the school stadium. This was contained in a circular released on Saturday, 20th May and signed by the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee for Students’ Union, Mohammed Shamshudeen and the…
Abdulkadir Sofiullahi Reports The Centre for Peace Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has invited the General Public to its Second International Symposium on pathway to enhance security and conflict resolution. According to the flier released from the office of the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. L.S. Bilbis, the program is scheduled to be held…
Habibu Temako reports The students’ representative for Abdulkabir Aliu Foundation(AAF) scholarship, Olayiwola Ridwan Adentuji, has said that students who are yet to receive an invitation for the computer-based test of the scholarship should not worry. According to a statement released by the students’ representative and obtained by the News Digest Press on Friday, 29th March…
Abdulrazaq Kamaldeen reports Road to Bakassi hostel at night The residents of Bakassi hostel, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have been grappling with the distressing absence of functional street lights along the road stretching from the Faculty of Law to the Faculty of Agriculture. The persistent darkness in this area has left people in fear,…
By Alabi Maryam In 2016, Safiya Shuabu completed her secondary school education with the aspiration of becoming a medical student. She had applied for a degree in Medical Laboratory Science (M.L.S). However, fate took a different turn in 2019 when she secured admission into Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, albeit with a change in her course…
