BY AMANATULLAH ISMAIL Usmanu danfodiyo University Sokoto with its gargantuan buildings has failed in the aspect of maintaining proper and hygienic toilets for its students. For one to make use of these toilets, unwilling ordeal must be overcome. In a nutshell, the toilets in the school are too dirty that it makes stomachs vomit and…
By Shereefdeen Ahmad The weather was frosty when Oladosu Nafiysah, a 200-level student of Agricultural Science arrived in Sokoto by 1:00am. Exhausted and starving after the 14-hours journey from Ilorin, Kwara State, she hoped to get a good rest in her hostel at Shama. But little did she know that reaching her apartment would be…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have reacted to the reviewed second semester’s academic calendar released by the management on Friday, 1st September. According to the calendar signed by the Director of the Academic Planning Unit, Dr. K. G. Muhammad, the second semester’s lecture will begin on Monday, 11th September and…
By Adeleke Adedayo After three days of total blackouts at the Jubril Aminu and the neighbouring halls of residence, electricity supply has been restored for the residents. The electricity was restored around 11pm on Thursday night. The News Digest Press gathered that there was an electricity blackout since Tuesday night at Jubril Aminu hostel,…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen Security has been one of the most indispensable necessities for mankind. Guarding privacy and ensuring the safety of dear ones has remained an ancient culture for a man. Therefore, it is a must-do for any government to protect the lives and properties of its citizens. But the issue of security in Nigeria…
By Fathiu Jimoh After a busy lecture day, Sadudeen Ibrahim Atanda, a 200-level Islamic studies student visited Maccido Yusuf’s shop to purchase a pack of ‘Top biscuits.’ However, upon paying the money, the vendor informed him that the price had increased to N400, whereas Ibrahim was accustomed to paying N350. The disagreement quickly escalated into…
By Mutalib Jibril Also known as hypertension, high blood pressure is a common medical condition in which the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries becomes too high. High blood pressure is commonly referred to as the “silent killer” due to its tendency to lack noticeable symptoms in the early stages. However,…
By Alqosim Gbemisola At just 10, Fatimah Muhammad is among ‘Yarinya’ girls at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto campus, doing ‘Aiki’—Hausa for menial jobs in female hostels. Hailing from Wurno local government in Sokoto State, Northwest Nigeria, Fatimah’s journey diverges from her peers as she embarks on ‘Aiki’ duties instead of stepping into a primary school…
Muheeb Mashood reports Olumuyiwa Adejobi, a Public Relations Officer for the Nigeria Police Force has on Friday, 23rd June disclosed that the popular Oyo-based skit maker, Abdullahi Maruf Adisa popularly known as Trinity guy will be charged to court on Monday for sexually abusing a small girl in his viral video clip. Reacting to this,…
Muhammed Akindele reports The Kano and Jigawa Law Students’ Association, (KAJILSA) has emerged winner at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) Law Students Society (LSS) Judiciary Inter-state competition for the 2023/2024 academic session. This came after their tremendous performance at the competition which made them knocked Niger State Law Students’ Association (NASLSA) in the final…
