By Habeeb Olokooba It was on a Wednesday morning. Imran, a 100-level student of Political Science rushed to Guarantee Trust Bank to withdraw some money at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto’s branch. The undergraduate who doubles as a Point of Sale(POS) attendant, needed to attend to his customers. However, Imran was taken aback…
Muhammed Akindele reports The Fire Safety Club, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (FSC-UDUS), has set to hold their annual congress for the 2023/2024 academic session. According to the flier released, the program will take place on the 27th April, 2024, starting from 4:30pm at the school convocation theatre. As contained, the congress will revolve around the…
By Mutalib Jibril Telemedicine involves providing medical care remotely via telecommunications technology, allowing patients to interact with healthcare providers through methods like video consultations, phone calls, or online messaging. This approach eliminates geographical constraints, enhancing the accessibility of healthcare services. Telemedicine offers convenient, secure access to healthcare, benefiting rural and underserved areas. It revolutionizes healthcare…
Shamsudeen Abubakar reports A groundbreaking initiative, “Campus Legacy,” has been launched by students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) to equip their peers with essential skills for academic and professional success. Founded on the 7h of November, 2024, by final-year Law students Olayiwola Ridwan Adetunji and Shereefdeen Ahmad Sawe, this initiative aims to bridge the…
By: Raji Toheeb Every disappointment is a blessing” proved its veracity in my life one Saturday morning in October 2023. As a linguistics student well-versed in semantics, where words must hold true meaning, I often struggled to grasp the authenticity of such aphorisms. Prepared for an academic journey to the caliphate, I packed my bags…
By Tijani Ibrahim ‘Suffering’ and ‘smiling’ are the best words to describe James Taiwo. Struggling in sweats, though, he is contented with the little he earns as a student barber in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. After the hectic goings and comings of the academic activities in the day, Taiwo still struggles to hustle at night…
Habeeb Olokooba reports Mallam Ahmad Issah Chafe, the Director of Management of Information System(MIS) at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto said that no student should proceed with the payment of school school fee as the tuition fees schedule is likely to be revised. He made this known while speaking with the News Digest Press on…
Muheeb Mashood reports Abdulrasheed Hammed, the incumbent vice president of the National Association of Campus Journalists(NACJ), UDUS Chapter has claimed the silver laurel at the international investigative award, held at Dakar, Senegal on 26 April, 2023. The Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI) is an initiated program co-organized by the Franco-African platform of journalists Media and…
By Fathiu Jimoh As the sun slowly creeps over the sandy soil of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), a familiar smell fills the air around Jubril Aminu Hostel. It is the scent of hot oil, fried potatoes, and fresh awara. For many students, it signals more than breakfast. It signals survival. For Muheeb Au Talib,…
By Mutalib Jibril As a pharmacy student, my days are a whirlwind of early morning lectures, demanding practical sessions, and struggling to complete and submit daily practical reports as early as the following day. Each day is a marathon, beginning with the sunrise and ending well past the twilight hours. It isn’t just a journey…
