By Muheeb Mashood Since the resumption of the second semester, student occupants at Jubril Aminu hostel in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, have been clamoring over intermittent water supply, The News Digest Press can report. It was in the early hours on Sunday, 24th September. The sun smiled brightly but the atmosphere depicted a nightmare as…
By Muhammad Akindele To some students, especially the freshers, resumption always comes with internal and external alacrity. Many reasons are invariably accountable for this. The most unique among them is financial stability, because some students receive perfect attention from home whenever they are in school, much better than home. Thus, they see school as a…
By Amanatullahi Yusuf It happened when I was about 7 to 8 years old. it was a child-on-child abuse. It was early nighttime in my compound and being a public one as it is, we the children were playing while our parents were scurrying here and there trying to put together our dinner. The night…
By Abdulmalik Abdulwahab Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are undeniably transforming various sectors, and education is no exception. The potential of AI to remake education is vast, offering many advantages that can significantly enhance the learning experience for students and educators. By adding AI tools thoughtfully into the curriculum, educators can help students navigate the complexities…
Jumoke Esuola rreports The Greenline Nurture Initiative(GNI) is set to organize a 2-day vision care outreach event for women and children in Sokoto State. The programme, according to the co-founder of GNI, professor Jimoh Olaiya Amzat, will provide free testing and corrective lenses for people who have refractive eyes defects. In a flier released by…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports, The Ilorin Emirate Students Union Usman Danfodio University,Sokoto chapter is set to organize orientation for 100- level students. The orientation, according to the flyer released on Tuesday, 30 May, will take place at A10 lecture hall on Sunday, 4th June, at exactly 10:00am. Themed: “Balancing the four walls of the classroom and…
By: Fatima Abdulrahman Journalism plays a crucial role in addressing Nigeria’s security and humanitarian challenges. As a storyteller, it’s my responsibility to go beyond the explosions and statistics, recognizing that every incident involves lives, hopes, and dreams. Nigeria faces a range of security issues, including cybercrime, armed robbery, kidnapping, domestic crime, extrajudicial killings, herder-farmer conflicts,…
By Bashir Turawa As I sat at a corner, critically pondering on life with its difficulties. Then, the thought of Nigerian Tertiary institutions filled my mind. The poor state of Nigerian tertiary institutions is alarming. Although, there’s been a saying which states that ‘no struggle, no success’ but that doesn’t mean we should…
By Habibu Temako Various viewpoints exist regarding the true purpose of education. However, the notion that education’s sole purpose is to secure a job is a flawed and shallow perspective. This belief, often held by those with limited vision, fails to grasp the broader significance of education. Some advocate the traditional path: go to school,…
Abdullateef Abdullahi reports The Centre for Peace Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto in collaboration with the Center for Democracy and Development has invited the general public to a public lecture. According to the invitation flyer released from the office of the Vice Chancellor, the program is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 14th June, by 9:30…
