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Kamaldeen, Azeez, Others Win Digest Marathon Writing Contest 

Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The News Digest Press in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has on Thursday, 5th October announced the winners of the Abdullah Tijani Marathon Writing Contest.  The competition, sponsored by the immediate past editor-in-chief of the press board, Abdullah Tijani, was aimed at igniting the writing spirit of the members during the first semester…

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Danfodiyo Postgraduate School Announces Combined Convocation Ceremony Date

Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The postgraduate School at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, under the leadership of Professor L.S Bilbiss, has scheduled a date for its upcoming combined postgraduate convocation ceremony, According to the flier signed by Mrs Z.B Ibrahim, Secretary of Postgraduate Schools, the convocation is scheduled to commence on Saturday 20th, April 2024 at the…

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Female Campus Journalists Share Stories of Survival, Amidst Gender Stereotypes

By Raheem Anifa In a society where women are often discouraged from pursuing careers in male-dominated fields, Muhammad Habibat Sani, a 500-Level Law student at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, has faced intense ridicule and backlash for her bold decision to become a journalist. Habibat’s passion for journalism is driven by her conviction that the profession…

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EDITORIAL: What Comes After the Nigerian Election Tribunal’s Verdict

  Ever since Nigeria switched to democracy in 1999, the nation’s elections have been characterized with misconduct and voting buying. From 1999, 2003, 2007 to 2011 and 2019, only the 2015 presidential election result escaped contestation in court in the Nigerian fourth republic. The recent heat of challenging elections outcome in Nigeria came few months…

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Breaking Chains: Hidden Struggle of ‘Yarinyan’ Girls in the Education Deprivation Trap

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…

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Mind Your Grammar

By Olayiwola Ridwan  Aminu Receives Advice About Salamatu from His Friends. His friends: Aminu, how far is your intelligent girlfriend, Salamatu? Aminu: It’s actually been a while since I have heard from her. But, she must be doing fine. His friends: We know you have serious interest in that girl. Do you think you are…

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