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 Habeeb Olokooba Fatimah Lukman’s [Pseudonym] trouble began two months ago when she found herself struggling to read within the walls of any classroom. Despite her best efforts, the oppressive heat in the classrooms renders concentration nearly impossible– turning what should have been a safe learning environment into an insufferable ordeal. “I later quit going…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The News Digest Press outlet in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has on Tuesday, 5th September trained its members on the element style in writing and reporting. The training, held virtually on Google meet and facilitated by the immediate past editor-in-chief of the pressboard , Abdullah Tijani exposed the members on the basic…
Aladodo Yasir reports The Ilorin Emirate Students Union, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, has on Sunday, 4th June, held an orientation program for the newly admitted students at A10 lecture hall. The event with the theme: “ Balancing the four walls of the classroom and beyond as a new student in UDUS” had the presence of…
By Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen In 2016, Sambo Yahaya secured admission in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) to study Radiography (B.Rad). From the onset, Yahaya wanted to study computer science. He had registered for the 2016 Unitary Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and did a one-year matriculation program before he secured admission. Yahaya, a native of Tambuwal in…
The poem that wins the heart of the judges for this week is written by Abass Sani. He is a 200 level student of English, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. TON ON MY HEAD – By Abass Sani At the first light When I began the journey I Pleaded the master To spear my eyes The…
By Muhammed Akindele Many Nigerian women have been subjected to threats and abuse by their romantic partners, often leading to fatal outcomes. Additionally, a significant number of young women, often referred to as “slay queens,” have fallen victim to online fraudsters known as “Yahoo Boys,” who exploit them when they need to sustain their dubious…
By Habeeb Olokooba I wasn’t informed that I left home so I could return to reciprocate the shelter it (home) gave me. It is basic. The echoes of the reality in my abode are ebullient enough, to pass the message: loud and clear. Like myriads of other Danfodites from humble families like mine, the story…
By Muhammed Akindele Under the unforgiving gaze of the afternoon sun, Danfodiyo University witnesses a unique hustle that unfolds daily. Musa Dahiru,10, from Gidan Fati—a village nestled within the university grounds, embodies the spirit of determination as he navigates his way through a bustling campus, undertaking various chores for students in exchange for money. Musa’s…
Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports The Centre for Journalists Innovation and Development (CJID) has shortlisted Abdullateef Abdullahi, Editor-In-Chief of The News Digest Press and Hussain Wahab, The president of the National Association of Campus journalism (NACJ) of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto for the 2024 UDEME U-Monitors cohort. UDEME is an accountability project established by the Centre of…
