By Shehu Uthman For Muhammad Usman Dattijo, an indigene of Niger State, economic challenges have not only put most of his plans on hold, but also severally denied him the opportunity to resume school early every semester. The burden of carrying the family’s responsibilities has been placed on the 300-level law student shoulders since the…
Isiaq Ibrahim reports The Chairman Caretaker Committee (CTC) for Students’ Union, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS),Muhammad Shamsudeen said students who had already paid their school fees may end up losing their money. It was gathered that students have been seeing updates of the amount of tuition fees on their portal with roughly 50% increment…
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 Students’ Union Electoral Committee (ELCOM), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has met with various stakeholders of unions, associations and clubs on the campus over SU elections for the 2022/2023 academic session. The meeting, which was on Sunday, 28th May at the PTF lecture hall, had in attendance the chairman of the…
By Meikudi Ashiat “The continuous rise in the prices of food items is making it difficult for us to feed properly. My children’s school fees are now something unbearable for me, they have resorted to sit back at home to engage in vocational work because of the hike on their tuition fees,” Abdulwahab Salau, a…
By Abdulmalik Abdulwahab The “first Jihad in Yoruba Land” refers to the Fulani Jihad led by Sheikh Salih bin Janta in the 18th century. This historical event marked a significant period of upheaval and transformation in the region. The Jihad aimed to spread Islam and establish Fulani dominance over the Hausa kingdoms, including those in…
Muhammed Akindele reports The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has issued an official call for the qualified candidates to apply for faculty positions within various departments and units. This was contained in a memorandum released on Thursday, December 7th, and titled ‘Internal and External Advertisement’ from the office of the registrar and secretary to…
Abdulkadir Sofiullahi Reports The Centre for Peace Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has invited the General Public to its Second International Symposium on pathway to enhance security and conflict resolution. According to the flier released from the office of the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. L.S. Bilbis, the program is scheduled to be held…
Abdulganiyu Azeez reports Shereefdeen Ahmad, a 200-level law student at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has been appointed as the new Editor-in-Chief of the News Digest Press board. The appointment was made known at the 2022 Digest Festival held in A10 Lecture Hall on Sunday, 8th January 2023. Shereefdeen, who won the 2022…
By Olayiwola Ridwan Aminu visits Salamatu in her hostel. He seeks the assistance of a female student he meets outside Salamatu’s hostel to call her out for him. The girl enters and calls Salamatu for him. Aminu: Good evening, Hajia Salamatu. Salamatu: oh! It’s you. I was wondering who it could be. Because, I didn’t…
