Breaking Chains: Hidden Struggle of ‘Yarinyan’ Girls in the Education Deprivation Trap

By Alqosim Gbemisola At just 10, Fatimah Muhammad is among ‘Yarinya’ girls at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto campus, doing ‘Aiki’—Hausa for menial jobs in female hostels. Hailing from Wurno local government in Sokoto State, Northwest Nigeria, Fatimah’s journey diverges from her peers as she embarks on ‘Aiki’ duties instead of stepping into a primary school…

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Three Digest Reporters, Three Other UDUS Journalists Shortlisted for Campus Reporter Awards

  Shereefdeen Ahmad reports    Three journalists of the News Digest Press, Abdulwasiu Olookoba, a 400-level law student, Abdulwaheed Sofiullah, a 400-level student of English Education and Abdulwasiu Mujeeb, a graduate of law at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have been shortlisted for the Next-Gen Campus Reporter Awards. Named in honor of professor Alfred Opubor for…

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SU Welfare Director: UDUS Students Express Concerns, Urge Management to Resolve Inconclusiveness

By Asiat Meikudi  It’s exactly 30 days since Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto conducted her Students’ Union elections for the 2022/2023 academic session. After the elections on 8th June 2023, all the newly elected executive members were subsequently inaugurated on the 9th June. However, up till now, the result of the office of the Welfare Director…

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FSA to Launch Day Care

Isiaq Ibrahim reports  The Female Support Association (FSA), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has invited the general public to the launching ceremony of her event tagged ‘Day Care’. According to a flier released by the association, the ceremony will be held on Monday, 17th July 2023 at Early Child Care Development Education (ECCDE) Center, UDUS permanent…

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FEATURE: In Sokoto, Gidan Yaro School Struggles for Attendance Despite Free Schooling 

By Amanatullahi Yusuf As the sun sets on a typical Friday morning in Gidan Yaro Community School, Wanmako Local Government, Yusuf, an 11-year-old primary school student, strolls aimlessly through his village. Despite his school being mere steps away from his house, he wandered around during what was supposed to be learning time. This time, their…

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UDUS Management Announces Holiday Dates for Christmas, New Year Celebration

Abdulrasaq Kamaldeen reports Following the directive issued by the federal government, the management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto has declared Monday 25th and Tuesday, 26th December as public holidays in celebration of Christmas. Additionally, Monday, January 4th, 2024 as a public holiday to mark New Year. The announcement, as contained in a circular released and…

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Never Rush into Marriage

THURSDAY MOTIVATION by Abdullateef Abdullahi The word “Yes” to the wrong person has been the reason why most of your friends who rushed into early marriage end up facing relationship woes! Marriage is a life contract so DON’T allow anyone with bad handwriting to sign a life contract of depression for you with pressure. Heed…

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