By Ismail Amanatullahi This year, Africa has been assailed with numerous attempted coups, making it 10 attempts from the year 2020 till date; and they are mostly in west and central Africa— a rapid undoing of democratic systems in the region. It is a fact that the military protects the country from external aggressions, internal…
Muhammed Akindele reports The National Association of Oyo Students, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, under the leadership of AbdulAzeez Uthman has successfully hosted its first inaugural day. The event which was anchored by a 300-Level student of Political Science, Comrade Okedele Alaba, held on Saturday, November 25, at the A133 Lecture Hall of the university main…
Hussain Wahab Reports The students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto have lamented the poor telecommunication service in the main campus. According to the students, the network connection of MTN, 9mobile, AIRTEL and Glo have been operating poorly in the last few weeks. Speaking with THE NEWS DIGEST PRESS, Muhammad Adeyemi, a class representative of…
By Habibu Temako It was a breezy time of the day when Saliman AbdulBasit, a 200-level student of Agriculture at Usman Danfodio University Sokoto (UDUS) got a drink of messages on his WhatsApp departmental group. Without a second blink, he swung to decode the content, surprisingly enough, it was a PDF delving into the grudge…
By Mutalib Jibril Brown envelope journalism is an unethical practice where journalists accept bribes or financial incentives, often concealed in envelopes to publish favorable stories or manipulate the news in favor of specific individuals, organizations, or businesses. The term “brown envelope” is used to represent the secretive nature of these bribes, as the money is…
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…
Abdulkadir Sofiullahi Reports The Faculty of Social Sciences, Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto has invited the general public to its 8th opening ceremony of its national Conference. The program, according to a flyer released by the Faculty and signed by the chairman, prof. Jimoh Amzat, will be held on Monday, 27th November, 2023, at university Auditorium,…
By Aisha Sulaiman In2018, when Abdulganiyu Abdulrahman was accepted into Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, he embarked on his remarkable academic journey with a firm mind of clinging to the title of best graduate devoid of any grudge. Abdulganiyu Abdulrahman is an indigene of Ilorin precisely from the Ilorin-West local government of Kwara State. His pursuit…
Usmanu Danfodiyo University In the wake of yesterday’s celebration of Nigeria’s distinctive qualities, today unveils a nation grappling with formidable challenges. Lives, regrettably, find themselves undervalued amidst internal security crises, orchestrated by powerful bandit forces. Within the hallowed halls of public universities, students’ personal spheres bear the brunt of unwelcome disruptions, transforming each…
By Asiat Meikudi There has been a claim circulating on social media platforms, particularly Facebook and Twitter that the University of Ilorin(UNILORIN) in Kwara state is the largest university in terms of landmass in Nigeria. UNILORIN is located in Ilorin, the capital city of Kwara State, at latitude 8.4799° N and longitude 4.5418° E. The…
