By Yasir Aladodo In recent years, Nigeria has been plagued by numerous challenges, both internal and external that have left the nation bleeding. The African giant, endowed with vast natural resources and a diverse population, has struggled to overcome the hurdles blocking its path to stability and development. This voodoo facing the country is unconnected…
Health Stack Health Stack is a column with Jibril Mutalib Sabi, a 200-level Pharmacy student and member of the News Digest Press. The column is aimed at empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health, foster positive health behaviors, and enhance a healthy lifestyle. By following the series of the column, you would…
The Muslims Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto chapter has lambasted the Students’ Union of the university following a circular the union issued on the just concluded Eid-ul Adha fest. In a statement signed by the Ameer of MSSN, Mustaqeem Bin Malik and published on Adda-leel pressboard on Monday, 10th July,…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The Centre for Journalists Innovation and Development (CJID) has shortlisted three Digest reporters and four other students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto for the 2023 UDEME U-Monitors cohort. UDEME is an accountability project established by the Centre of Journalists and Innovation Development (CJID) to monitor, track down a source, report on public…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), has on Monday, 30th October, opened an application for the university hall of residency governorship position on main campus. According to the circular titled “Call for Hall Governorship Application” and signed by Dr. Tukur M. Mukhtar, Deputy dean of Students affairs, the application for…
MOROCCO: The Holy Land Of Sinful Lovers in UDUS By Ibrahim Olarotimi I had waited for more than an hour and I was set to get upset by her delay. She told me to come by 8:00pm and it was already 9:25pm. I was trouble-minded. The next thing I saw was the beep of my…
By: Abdulmalik Abdulwahab In a world where diversity is celebrated on the global stage, football stands as a small portion of societal enjoyment, reflecting its victories and failures. Meanwhile, the beautiful game uniforms nations and cultures, and bearing the scars of discrimination and inequality. Delving into the heart of football’s ethnic ocean, exploring…
Rohsheedah Abidiesin reports The Directorate of Registration and Examination at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has rescheduled Monday, May 27th, 2024 for the conduct of 2023/2024 undergraduate first semester examination. It can be recalled that the management has earlier scheduled Monday, May 13th for the commencement of the examination. According to the memo, dated Thursday, 9…
Asiat Meikudi reports The Supreme Court of Nigeria has on Friday, 3rd March, declared that the old N200, N500, and N1000 notes will remain legal tender till 31st December 2023. Having observed the controversy and suffering triggered by the currency revamping, the apex court in a judgment reversed the order of the Central Bank of…
By Shehu Uthman For months, the residents of Shama and Binji hostel in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) have been experiencing a prolonged power outage which is affecting their daily and academic activities. Saka Maimunat, a student of Physiotherapy, said the blackout has had both academic and economic consequences for her. According to her, the…
