By Abdulrasaq Olayinka On the 5th of August 2019, early hours before sunrise, I recall a story of a friend whom I crossed paths with on the Facebook page of the News Digest Press, UDUS. The page was enough to satisfy our conscience regarding the University culture and moral and ethical values. No wonder they…
By Habibullah Temako “Aliya ehen tell us why you have a deep voice and a strong face like a man!”—these are the words that are still ringing bells in the ears of Jimoh Aliyah*, a 200-level student of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), after an unknown user forwarded a WhatsApp direct message which was used…
By: Abdullateef Abdullahi Unemployment in Nigeria poses a myriad of negative effects that permeate through various aspects of the society, impacting individuals, families, and the nation as a whole. The economic, social, and psychological repercussions create a complex web that hampers development and stability. Economically, the high unemployment rate in Nigeria stifles economic growth and…
By Muhammed Akindele A country or a state where fake news is the order of the day is likely prone to experience chaos or misplacement of law and order. For instance, the Rwanda went through hell during the Rwanda 1994 genocide which claimed the life of many people, as a result of fake news and…
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….
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Law Students Society (LSS) Judiciary of Faculty of law in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has called the newly admitted students of the faculty to the Caliphate bar. The program, coupled with orientation ceremony conducted in collaboration with the Caliphate Law Clinic, National Association of Muslim Law Students(NAMLAS) and the Executive arm…
By Olayiwola Ridwan Aminu meets Salamatu along the walkway. Aminu: Assalamu ‘Alaykum, Hajia. Salamatu: Wa’alaykumus Salaam. Aminu: My names are Aminu Bala Tanimu. Salamatu: Pardon? Aminu: I mean, I’m Aminu Bala Tanimu by name. Would you mind telling me your name too? Salamatu: Oh! My name is Salamatu Jimba. Aminu: Nice meeting. Salamatu: I reserve…
By Habeeb Olokooba “It’s funny how many people want to show you love, but they just need you to die first. Same people that forsake you in the desert will bring you water after waiting for you to dry first,” – took this from one of Olakunde Kabir’s (Kabex) videos. Who is Mohbad? Ilerioluwa Aloba,…
By Mutalib Jibril I came across a post by a medical doctor who stated that using a sponge for bathing offers no additional benefits. He explained that the skin naturally exfoliates with the application of soap and water, making sponge users no cleaner than those who don’t use one. He noted that using a sponge…
By Habeeb Olokooba Let me start this piece with prayer— May your wealth never be the source of your end. May you never be drowned by your knowledge, and I pray your power and skill will not kill you. Let’s talk about the Titanic Tour Submarine that sank five tourists who paid thousands of dollars…
