By: Aisha Jimoh In contemporary society, women grapple with ingrained notions of inferiority, contending with societal expectations that confine them to predetermined roles. This struggle is particularly pronounced among women journalists in Africa, who not only face heightened risks compared to their male counterparts but also navigate the delicate balance between career aspirations and societal…
By Raji Toheeb A scholar once said that ” Time is like a sword if you don’t use it to cut something, it cuts you”. The phrase “African Time” is a prevalent habit among Nigerians. It means to fix a particular time for the commencement of a meeting or occasion but the actual time that…
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…
Muhammed Akindele Reports Shereefdeen Ahmad, the editor-in-chief of The News Digest Press has trained members on the elements of fact-checking and information disorder. The training, falling as part of his activities of the Countering Misinformation and Promoting Media Literacy Fellowship, was held on Monday, 30th October at the LC2 Hall. The fellowship, sponsored by the…
By Bashirat Durojaye Verbal abuse is a way of hurting others, using words or silence as a weapon. Unlike physical abuse, verbal abuse doesn’t manifest in broken limbs, black eyes, or bruises but its impact can be equally emotionally distressing, often resulting in feelings of anxiety, fear, despair, or depression. Verbal abuse (also known…
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…
Rohsheedah Abidiesin reports The Directorate of Registration and Examination at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has rescheduled Monday, May 27th, 2024 for the conduct of 2023/2024 undergraduate first semester examination. It can be recalled that the management has earlier scheduled Monday, May 13th for the commencement of the examination. According to the memo, dated Thursday, 9…
By Alqasim Gbemisola It is vital to engage in various forms of exercise to keep the brain sharp and active. Studies show that playing strategic base games improves memory functions because they require one to think at the spot. A great way to activate one’s mind is to engage in various exertions and be open-minded…
By Olayiwola Ridwan Aminu meets Salamatu along the walkway. Aminu: Assalamu ‘Alaykum, Hajia. Salamatu: Wa’alaykumus Salaam. Aminu: My names are Aminu Bala Tanimu. Salamatu: Pardon? Aminu: I mean, I’m Aminu Bala Tanimu by name. Would you mind telling me your name too? Salamatu: Oh! My name is Salamatu Jimba. Aminu: Nice meeting. Salamatu: I reserve…
By Babatunde Lateefah The outrun of young females in today’s world towards illegal sexuality is rampant. Some individuals have neglected this due to their habit of normalizing the act. Part of the major causes of this arose due to lack of parental guidance and care; lack of support from adults or communities that can provide…
