By Abdullateef Abdullahi Four weeks after The News Digest Press publication, noting the lack of doors in the Block C hostel bathrooms at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, significant improvements have been observed. Recalling, The News Digest Press published an editorial titled “Of the 24/7 Hostel Bathrooms without Secret” on March 27, 2024— drawing attention to…
By Bashir Turawa One good evening, I was in a meeting with my colleagues, disagreeing to agree. During the process of our discussions, a beautiful and exquisite damsel proclaimed ‘Salama’ to greet all of us sitting. On seeing this damsel, one of the songs of K1 de Ultimate quickly found its way into my…
By Habeeb Olokooba Let me start this piece with prayer— May your wealth never be the source of your end. May you never be drowned by your knowledge, and I pray your power and skill will not kill you. Let’s talk about the Titanic Tour Submarine that sank five tourists who paid thousands of dollars…
By Mutalib Jibril Have you ever heard the phrase ‘you are what you eat’? Nowhere is this more applicable than in the realm of breakfast. The foods we choose in the morning can either power us through the day or leave us feeling like we’re running on empty. It’s breakfast, the meal that lays the…
By: Abdulsalam Abdulmujeeb Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto, commonly known as UDUS, is one of the premier federal universities in Northern Nigeria, renowned for its peaceful environment. Each year, a diverse group of students from across the nation, representing various ethnicities, aspires to secure admission to this institution. Admission into UDUS involves several key processes, catering…
By Abdulrasaq Olayinka On the 5th of August 2019, early hours before sunrise, I recall a story of a friend whom I crossed paths with on the Facebook page of the News Digest Press, UDUS. The page was enough to satisfy our conscience regarding the University culture and moral and ethical values. No wonder they…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The Students’ Union of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has set to stage a native fest for the 2022/2023 academic session. The event, in collaboration with Inspector Turawa and Friends’ Tour (ITFT), will be held on Sunday, 2nd July 2023 at IBB center by 9:00am. According to a flier released from the office…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has issued a Stern directive, prohibiting students from entering into any residential agreement or occupying any of the newly established hostel buildings, especially in Shama village on the UDUS Main Campus According to the circular released and signed by Dr. S. Y. Tsagem, Deputy Dean…
By: Alabi Maryam “I linked my National Identity Number (NIN) with my over 5-year MTN SIM card, but yet it was barred,” Muhammad Hawua, a 500-level student of Agriculture, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), lamented over her telephone line barred by MTN through Nigerian Telecommunication Companies. Unlike many other 40 million users whose SIM cards…
Muheeb Mashood reports The Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) has on Monday, 11th September, 2023 commenced a verification exercise with the Faculty of Agriculture, the Faculty of Arts, and the Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies taking the lead. The exercise is scheduled to certified the bonafide students of the University Recall that the school…
