By A.M Kolawole Kathy sat with her legs dangling over the edge of the side of the hood. The band of her earphones held strands of straight copper hair that had come loose from two thick braids that hung down her back. She swayed with the music that only she could hear. Her shoulders raised,…
By Abdullateef Abdullahi Ah, the classic tale of hostel bed space wars! Picture this: a battleground where legal and illegal occupants clash over who reigns supreme in the realm of room ownership. It’s a comedy of errors when an illegal squatter confidently wrestles for bed space with a legal resident. Why does this academic tango…
Muhammed Akindele reports The Federation of Oyo State Student Union (FOSSU), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, under the leadership of Comrade Abdulmaleeq Jimoh, has successfully hosted its Ramadan Iftar dinner on April 4, 2024. Held at Lecture Hall A133, the event brought together a large number of FOSSU members from Oyo State, including students from Saki,…
By Alqasim Gbemisola Praying in congregation, also called jama’ah prayer, is an aspect of praying that is adorned with heavy benefits. Prayer is a form of divine communication of believers in expressing their thoughts, feelings, and desires to their deity or deities. It takes many forms of verbal recitation, physical gestures, or silent meditation. In…
By Habeeb Olokooba Anyone who looked into Shola’s eyes could decipher that he is unhappy with the cancelled lecture for the day. The day was simultaneously bright and scorching. The sun shone brightly on the earth’s surface as there was no sign of rain. The premises of the Kwara State College of Arabic and…
By: Bashirat Durojaye Any dictionary that defines Nigeria would say a nation where those in the realm of managing the country’s affairs are corrupt and full of selfishness, a nation where more than half of its population lives below the poverty line, where inflation in the price of food items and daily commodity and the…
The News Digest Press has again proven its dominance over any other press outfit on Danfodiyo varsity after winning the press outfit of the year award for fourth time in five academic sessions. In a resounding celebration of journalistic excellence, the News Digest press at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has been officially crowned as the…
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 Sulaiman Aishat In the realm of academic pursuits, encountering challenges is a common occurrence. These difficulties can range from financial constraints to misinformation about educational institutions, and more. While such hurdles can either pave the way for success or thwart one’s aspirations, my story exemplifies how failure to secure admission led to numerous achievements….
By Muhammed Akindele Under the unforgiving gaze of the afternoon sun, Danfodiyo University witnesses a unique hustle that unfolds daily. Musa Dahiru,10, from Gidan Fati—a village nestled within the university grounds, embodies the spirit of determination as he navigates his way through a bustling campus, undertaking various chores for students in exchange for money. Musa’s…
