By Lamid Azeez On May 29, the newly elected President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his inaugural speech, declared unequivocally that fuel subsidy is gone. According to him, the rationale behind the decision was the rising cost of fuel subsidy of over $800 million a month on the Nigerian…
By Safwan Abubakar On a sweltering afternoon, the scorching sun beat down on Jabiru Sani Koli, a final-year student of Curriculum Studies. Sweat dripped from his hair, trickling down his jawline like rivulets of water. Jabir struggled to connect to his online class, but the poor network made it almost impossible. Frustration set in as…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Sport Department, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has invited all students who are interested in football for a screening exercise at the school stadium. This was contained in a circular released on Saturday, 20th May and signed by the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee for Students’ Union, Mohammed Shamshudeen and the…
Shamsudeen Abubakar reports The Final year students of the two units, Primary and Adult Education under the Department of Adult Education and Extension Services (AEES), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have set to organise a friendly football match. According to the flier released by the units, the match will kick-off on Saturday, 27th April, 2024 at…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Law Students’ Society (LSS), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) chapter has on Friday 23rd November awarded Habeeb Ibikunle Olokooba as the Journalist of the year for the 2022/2023 academic session. Olokooba received the award at the LSS annual symposium held on Friday 23rd November, 2023 at Faculty of Law Auditorium, Usmanu…
Akaje Maimunat reports Women in Focus, a division of The New Digest Press at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, has organized a webinar training focused on the roles of women in journalism. The training, held on the Google Meet platform, attracted a diverse audience of both male and female reporters of the pressboard. Themed “ Women…
By Amanatullah Yusuf Habiba’s weekly allowance has been her lifeline since she secured admission into Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. This modest stipend has allowed her to purchase essential feminine products. However, the relentless rise in prices has rendered her allowance insufficient—leaving her struggling to meet her basic needs. “As a lady, beautifying ourselves has been…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has on Friday, 16th June closed the portal for the registration exercise of the returning students. This, however, came after the third time extension of the registration deadline. Recall that the management noted in the circular released sequel to the deadline of the registration of…
Abdulmajid Mutunji reports The Sokoto State Students Association(SOSSA), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto’s chapter has appointed a committee for the scholarship verification exercise of the 2022/2023 academic session. This was contained in a circular released by the association and signed by its staff advisers, Comrade Achida M.B and Comrade Tambari I.W. The committee, according to the…
By: Amidat Ahmad Growing up is a universal journey embarked upon from our first steps, evolving through childhood and adolescence. Transitioning into adulthood signifies leaving the sheltered high school environment for a world of possibilities. Adulthood brings opportunities and challenges, demanding adaptation and maturity in education, career, and passions. Increased responsibilities and independence define adulthood….
