By Abubakar Shamsudeen Musa(a fictional name), is a Political Science student at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. The 26-year-old man has developed and become a master in the field of using big vocabularies. In fact, Musa’s friends would never agree with anybody that Professor Wole Soyinka can compete with their own Musa when it comes to…
By Jumoke Esuola That night, after visiting the bathroom three times to cool the heat that had been boiling her body, Joy Enoch buried herself in a mosquito net to avoid going to the school clinic with a malaria complaint the following morning. The occupant of IA Hall of Residence applied all her strength to…
By Abdlmalik Abdulwahab In 2020, amidst the whirlwind of responsibilities and commitments, an email landed in Salman Yahaya Maiyama’s inbox, bearing news of his convocation from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Born and raised in Sokoto, hailing from Maiyama in Kebbi state, Salman’s journey to academic success was marked by determination and resilience. Salman’s academic odyssey…
By Yisau Babatunde When Victor James Osimhen steps onto the pitch at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples, tens of thousands chant his name with joy and admiration. To many Italians, he is the warrior who ended Napoli’s 33-year of deadlock waiting for Serie A title. However, to millions of Nigerians, he is much more…
By Isiaq Ibrahim In 2019, Badmus Soliu secured admission to study at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Ecstatic with the thought of being addressed as a Danfodite, he quickly rushed to pay his tuition fees, where an item for the school Identity card was included at the sum of N1,000. However, his dream to always move…
Shamsudeen Abubakar reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) is set to matriculate the newly admitted Postgraduate (PG) students for the 2023/2024 academic session. This was contained in a memo released from the postgraduate office of secretary and signed by PG Administrative officer, Jazuli Abdullahi Muhammad. According to the memo, the ceremony will…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports Having considered the pressure from parents and guardians, the management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), has on 9th June, 2023 extended the period of registration of returning students for a third time to Friday, 16th June 2023. It can be recalled that the management released a circular on Monday, 1st June,…
By Alqasim Gbemisola Nigeria has the highest rate of suicide and depression in Africa. The current rate of suicide in Nigeria is 9.50% out of 100, 000 people. Most suicides occur impulsively in times of crisis due to a breakdown in coping mechanisms in life, such as chronic pain and illness, financial difficulties, and relationship…
By Abdullah Tijani, The Editor-in-chief of The News Digest Press, 2020/2021 Academic Session Just like other years before it, the era of the Abdullah-Tijani-led administration is coming to an end. The sun rotating the earth has returned to its starting point. Today, the sun will set and we will witness the beginning of…
Aladodo Yasir reports Some night class addicts at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have opened up on why they prioritize going to class at night to cast their eyes over their books. These particular category of students are hardly seen with “morroco” partners—as their concern is always built on the foundation of having grade “ A’s”…
