Shock has gripped Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), after unknown gunmen abducted Basheerah Ojedeyi, a recent graduate of the Department of Radiography. The kidnappers are demanding a ransom of ₦200 million. Ojedeyi, who was celebrated as the third-best graduating student in her department, was reportedly taken earlier this week, though details of the incident remain
A team of researchers at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) has identified a local plant extract with potent anti-cancer properties, showing particular effectiveness against glioblastoma multiforme, one of the deadliest brain cancers. Dr Amina Jega, recognised as UDUS’s Best Female STEM Researcher in 2023, said initial screenings in the United States revealed the extract’s ability
Naziru Sulaiman, a 200-level Law student of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), has bagged ₦200,000 after finishing as second runner-up in the Mudi Sipikin Poetry Slam at the Kano International Poetry Festival (KAPFEST). The three-day festival, which took place from September 11 to 13 in Kano, drew writers, journalists, artists, and culture enthusiasts from within
Prof Bashir Garba, the Vice Chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s education policies, saying they are making a real difference in Nigeria’s higher education system. Garba gave the commendation during the university’s combined 50th anniversary and 42nd convocation ceremony held at the main campus on Saturday. “The Tinubu
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) has celebrated its 50th anniversary together with its 42nd convocation ceremony, using the occasion to commend President Bola Tinubu’s education policies. At the event, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Bashir Garba, praised the government for improving funding and introducing reforms that are already helping universities achieve better academic standards and more
Sokoto State Governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu, has gifted the best-graduating student of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), a fully sponsored slot for the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. The beneficiary, Abdullahi Sherif, emerged as the overall best student with a remarkable 4.92 CGPA from the Department of Microbiology. The announcement was made during the university’s
Students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUS) have accused the school management of misusing their NELFUND loan refunds through portal manipulations. According to the students, NELFUND had already disbursed approved loans to the university for eligible applicants. Many students were surprised when they could not find their refunds, saying the school created fake academic levels on
The Law Faculty of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), has initiated a move to overhaul its undergraduate curriculum under the leadership of the new Dean, Prof Kabiru Garba Muhammad. The reforms, which take effect this academic session, feature a significant reduction in the number of courses for first-year students and the introduction of contemporary subjects.
