By: Abdulsalam Abdulmujeeb Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto, commonly known as UDUS, is one of the premier federal universities in Northern Nigeria, renowned for its peaceful environment. Each year, a diverse group of students from across the nation, representing various ethnicities, aspires to secure admission to this institution. Admission into UDUS involves several key processes, catering…
POISON ON PARADE: MY EXPERIENCE AS A LABORATORY ASSISTANT [1]By: Muneer Yaqub On a lighter mode, I find it quite amusing that most people get perplexed on finding out about my being a scientist. This is probably due to the rareness of such an enthusiasm as mine for social affairs among dwellers of the…
By Shamsudeen Abubakar Nura Sanusi, a 400-level Educational Foundations student, stepped out of a toilet near BO9 Lecture-hall, taking a deep breath of the warm air. He savored the atmosphere for a moment, but his expression soon turned somber, reflecting his concern about the toilet’s deplorable state. “I couldn’t stand the smell when I entered…
By: Saifnasr Bello “It is better to be a warrior in a garden than to be a gardener in a war”._Miyamoto Musashi Throughout human history, conflict has been a constant, with the powerful often seeking excuses to dominate the less powerful. This pattern is deeply rooted in his nature. In a world filled with risks…
Gomih Hikmah reports Students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have expressed concern over the delay in the opening of the hostel application portal for the 2022/2023 academic session. The application is mostly available for students at the brink of second semester, in order to have them adequately prepared against next academic session’s accommodation. However, it’s…
By Bashirat Durojaye Sometimes examination is not just answering questions, it is the stance of comprehending the difficulty of a question and providing relevant and consistent answers. Sequel to this, GPA depreciation may be triggered by failure to meet the examination requirements. This is one of the many factors that reinforce poor grades in students….
Lameez Azeez reports The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Chemical and Life Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has called for potential candidates to enroll for a Ph.D. for the 2023/2024 academic session. According to a memo released by the department and signed by the research team, the sponsorship is a part-funded privilege,…
The Dean of Students Affairs of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Professor Umar Aliyu, has urged students admitted in the 2019/2020 academic session whose school identity cards are not produced to update their profile on the students’ portal. Recall that the management has directed faculty officers of the university to collect students identification cards at the…
By Habeeb Olokooba When Idris Suleiman ( Pseudonym) returned for his second year of university in February, the sudden hike in tuition fees left him bewildered and despondent. Orphaned since the age of thirteen, Idris faced the challenge of raising over #100, 000 to cover his school fees, accommodation, and other essential expenses. With his…
Abdulrasaq kamaldeen reports The Center for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), has selected the Editor-in-Chief of the News Digest Press, Shereefdeen Ahmad and the Managing Editor, Hussain Wahab for its 6-week virtual capacity-building training on Data Journalism. This was disclosed to them via a congratulatory mail received on Thursday, 6th April. According to the…
