By: Nawwas Adam For years, the quote ‘ if you think education is too expensive, try ignorance’, has been serving as a powerful motivation, underscoring the profound significance of education. As individuals ailing from modest backgrounds, we deeply acknowledge that education stands as our paramount hope and the pivotal key to overcoming the myriad…
By Adeleke Adedayo After three days of total blackouts at the Jubril Aminu and the neighbouring halls of residence, electricity supply has been restored for the residents. The electricity was restored around 11pm on Thursday night. The News Digest Press gathered that there was an electricity blackout since Tuesday night at Jubril Aminu hostel,…
Yasir Aladodo and Akaje Meimunat report The English and Literary Studies Students’ Association under the faculty of Art, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has conducted a peaceful election on Thursday, 9th November, at the departmental garden. It can be recalled that the Association had earlier conducted election debates at the A20 lecture hall, providing aspirants with…
By Abdulrasaq kamaldeen It’s no longer a gain saying that Nigeria is a land of blessing. Despite the country suffering from political, economic and security epilepsy, the greatness of Nigeria is obvious even to the blind. But it’s now a big illusion to even refer to Nigeria as the giant of Africa. From economic headache…
The Chairman of Students’ Union Electoral Committee of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Muhammad Bashir Achida has broken silence over the inconclusiveness of the election result of the Welfare Director. Recall that the Electoral Committee has on Thursday declared the result of the Welfare Director inconclusive, which has sparked different reactions from the students after…
By Habeeb Olokooba In recent times, a lot of happenings have been said about how evil and toxic a place the music industry can be, how devilish record label owners and the lengths they go in frustrating and killing the talents of the young, gullible people they sign. Amidst this crunch, fast rising Sulaiman Shekoni…
By Shamsudeen Abubakar It was a hot Saturday in February. Abdulwahab Muhammad, a final year student of Arabic was decked with the excitement of returning for the final lap of his degree program at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. He was on what was supposed to be a harmless voyage from his town in the…
Aisha Sulaiman reports Professor Lawal Bilbiss, the Vice Chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, has delivered a heartfelt message to both graduands and undergraduate students. This message was passed during the ongoing UDUS 2024 Combined Convocation, held at the convocation theater on April 19th, 2024. In his fatherly counsel, Professor Bilbiss emphasized the importance of embracing…
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 Abdurrahim Ibrahim When Shamsudeen Abubakar, a 300-level Education and English Language student, accompanied his brother to the school clinic, he was expecting swift action, especially since his brother’s condition was serious. Unfortunately, it became clear that immediate help was not available. Frustration set in for Shamsudeen when he found no doctors present. As his…
