By Abdulrasaq Olayinka Muhammad Ibn Muhammad Al-Fulani Al-Kishwani was an early 18th-century Fulani mathematician, astronomer, mystic, and astrologer from Katsina, present-day Northern Nigeria. He was born in Katsina in 1699 and he died in Cairo, Egypt in 1741. Al-Kishwani studied at the Gobarau Minaret in Katsina before leaving for Cairo, Egypt in 1732, where he…
By Hussain Wahab A Foresight It’s beyond dispute that UDUS is blessed. Don’t be deceived by the National Universities Commission (NUC) ranking. That one is more of a theory than reality. We are no longer living in the era of paper. Our students are excelling and outdoing their mates from other universities nationwide and on…
Muhammad Akindele reports The University Sustainable Development Goals, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, is set to hold a physical live session program. According to the flier, the program is scheduled to hold on the 27th of April, 2024, at the school Convocation Theatre, where the physical meet-up will feature a topic titled “Empowering our Campus: A…
By: Ibroheem Ridwanullahi Have you ever contemplated the looming challenges that our nation and society will face in the coming weeks, months, and years? It appears that these challenges will be more severe and extreme than anything we’ve encountered before. The future seems clouded, with little brightness or color in our streets. Our society stands…
By Abdulganiyu Azeez In this story, The News Digest Press’ reporter, Abdulganiyu Azeez exposes how a gang of men(ghetto) is subjecting students to fear and assault in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. It was a breezy evening on Sunday when students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto(UDUS) were preparing for the second-semester examination of the 2020/2021 academic…
By: Hussain Wahab At 16-year-old, Maryam Abdullateef became one of the best female football players in Nurudeen Grammar School Ogbomoso, a dream she hoped to nurture into becoming like the professional Nigerian footballer and Barcelona striker, Asisat Oshoala. Upon her admission into Usmanu Danfodiyo University for a 5 year’s course in 2019, the 24-year-old thought…
By Abdullateef Otuyiga Battling with incessant security and humanitarian challenges, Nigeria still struggle among countries of the world. However, continuous awareness of these challenges has created hope of proffering solutions that would heal the wounds and worries of Nigerians. Then, what has created this awareness? History reveals that—the more democratic a society is, the more…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto chapter has set to organize an Inter-Faculty Grand Musabaqa. According to a flier released by the organization, the event will commence from Friday,13th to Sunday, 15th of October, 2023 at ETF 3 Hall by 9am-12pm, 2pm-4pm, and 8pm-11pm respectively. The competition will…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports Professor Muhammad Gidado Liman, a lecturer from the department of Applied and Environmental Chemistry, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has achieved the feat of professorship after his 15-year services with the university from February, 2007 to 2022. Speaking with the NEWS DIGEST PRESS, Prof Liman said his appointment was approved by the…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The National Association of Science and Vocational Education Students (NASVES), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has invited all final year students of the department to an orientation program on their projects. According to a circular released and signed by the President of the association, Abdulsalam Aminu Liadi stated that the event will…
