By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen Over the past month, Malaria has rapidly spread throughout the campus of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), affecting a significant number of students. It’s become a widespread issue, impacting a large percentage of the student population and, in turn, their academic progress. Malaria is a life-threatening disease transmitted through the bite of…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports Abdulwasiu Olokooba, the president of National Association of Campus Journalists (NACJ) in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, and Abdulrasheed Hammad, the vice president of the association have won a grant of $1500 (USD) to pursue stories on religious extremism for International Center For Journalists(ICFJ). ICFJ in collaboration with Code For Africa, an…
By Muheeb Mashood Before Sulaiman Sanusi could take his bath, the 100-level student and occupant of Jubril Aminu Hall of Residence had to trek to Bakassi hostel, about two kilometers away from his hostel. He could still not decipher the cause of the intermittent power outage at Jubril Aminu hostel which has frustrated his academic…
By Abdulrahman Yayha It is no longer news that the phenomenon of insecurities has become a Nigerian pandemic. In order to arrest the unhappy situation with a befitting solution, experts and security personnels opinions have been sought. As part of her responsibility to protect the lives and properties of Nigerians, several measures have been taken…
By Yasir Aladodo In Western education, the journey of some hijab-wearing sisters takes an unexpected turn whenever they get admission into universities. Despite parental teachings on modesty, the influence of newfound friends, like Sulykha’s companion Shewa, can lead to a shift in perspective. Sulykha, hailing from a family where hijab is synonymous with dignity, embarks…
Hussain Wahab reports Abraham Abraham, a 400level chemistry student of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto who was earlier exposed by the News Digest Press as the man behind the inscription of the strange red signs on campus. The signs bended cross and four arrowheads which were drawn on walls and boards around the campus, especially…
By Habeeb Olokooba Amid the festive season, Jerusalem faces a grim reality as fear permeates Palestinian homes. The joy once brought by Santa is replaced by suspicion of potential danger. War brings only survival, devoid of dreams for progress. As my late father wisely said, “In the eruption of war, not all will live to…
Abdullahi Yusuf reports Greenline Nurture Initiative (GNI), a non-profit organization, has shortlisted the names of its successful applicants for the academic mentorship cohort 2. This was made known through the organization’s Facebook handle on Thursday, 22nd June. GNI Academic Mentorship Cohort is a free 6-month mentorship program organized by the Greenline Nurture Initiative for excellent…
By Jumoke Esuola Over the years, feminine genders are known to experience different dimensions of segregation societally. Starting from the very beginning when a female child is born, the joy that be-chances the parents and the society at large is doubled when a male child is brought to life. This is so because the family…
By Muheeb Mashood Leicester City have been relegated from the English Premier League following a dreadful campaign that saw the Foxes finishing 18th on the 2022/2023 standings. The mysterious movement of the team shocked the sporting world over the mammoth eminence achieved by the club within a decade. Becoming a League One winner, the club…
