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Discourse #3: #EndSARS Protests, the Government, and the People

In the aftershock of the #ENDSARS Protests and the Lekki Massacre of Tuesday, 20 October, 2020, Ofure Ebhomielen – a University of Ibadan’s 2018 Overall Best Graduating Student and a vocal campaigner during the #ENDSARS Protests, Martins Isaac – a student of history and seasoned analyst, and Gbenga Sadiq – one-time President of The Literary and Debating Society, University of Ibadan and a veteran poltical commentator joined Theophilus Femi Alawonde at the Roundtable to discuss issues surrounding the #EndSARS Protests and Lekki Massacre, complicit parties, the Nigerian governments reactions, and the likely effects that the protests will have on the Nigerian nation in general and Nigerian universities in particular. Enjoy and learn!

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Discourse #2: Sexual Assaults, the UIte and the University of Ibadan

This is the second discourse in the Roundtable Discourse with Theophilus series, and it touches on sexual assault, sexual assaults in the University of Ibadan, causes of sexual assaults in the University of Ibadan, the University’s provisions as regards sexual harassment, the Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill at the Senate, and potential solutions to sexual assaults in the University of Ibadan.

“Sport is a Powerful Tool for Cohesion, Security, Infrastructure Rehabilitation, and Upgrade as well as Economic Growth,” – Amaju Melvin Pinnick

The former President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and a FIFA Council Member, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has stated that sport is a powerful tool for “cohesion, security, infrastructure rehabilitation, and upgrade as well as economic growth”. According to Mr Pinnick, the youth population available to be lured into […]

JAALS Foundation Announces Inaugural Junior Conference

By: Ochi, Maduabuchi The Justice Aderemi Annual Lecture Series (JAALS) Foundation has announced plan for its inaugural Junior Conference titled, “From Gown to Town: Unveiling the keys to a success-driven career in the 21st Century”. The conference is set to take place on Wednesday, 20th November, 2024 at the Large […]

UI Partners OPay for Decade-long Scholarship Project

By: Aduwo Ayodele The University of Ibadan and OPay, a prominent Nigerian financial services company, have formalized a partnership through consenting to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Through its recent partnership, OPay will offer ₦300,000 scholarships to 20 top students annually, promoting academic excellence and leadership development. At the University […]

JCI UI To Hold Inter-Faculty Debate

By: Sonaike Peter The Junior Chamber International (JCI), University of Ibadan chapter, is set to hold an Inter-Faculty Debate competition, on Friday, November 8, 2024. The Debate competition tagged “Empowering a Sustainable Future: The Intersection of Accessible Education and Technology” will be held at First Bank Building, Faculty of Agriculture, […]

NAOSS-UI Holds Cultural Hangout, Promotes Unity

By: Sonaike Peter  The National Association of the Ondo State Students, University of Ibadan chapter, on Saturday, 26th of October, 2024, held a get-together event at Love Garden, situated at the rear of Trenchard Hall, UI. The get-together which united students from Ondo State, Nigeria, featured an orientation session, games, […]

UI Decorates Samuel Ogbuku, Acknowledges NDDC Social Impact

Chief Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director/CEO of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has been honored as a UI@75 Ambassador Extraordinaire. The awardee views the recognition as a testament to the NDDC’s positive impact on the Niger Delta community. At the decoration ceremony in Port Harcourt, Chief Ogbuku dedicated the award […]

“We have been reviewing the prices, making sure that it is fair enough, and not outrageous” – UI’SU House Secretary Says 

By: Sonaike Peter  Elemide Daniel, University of Ibadan Students’ Union House Secretary, has expressed the Union’s strong objection to a proposed 100% hike in transportation fees. Recall that the Students’ Union convened a meeting to discuss transportation concern on Friday, 25th October, 2024. Speaking with IndyPress, the House Secretary stated […]

“Collaboration Between the Civil Service, Political Leadership, and Academia Enhance Governance” – Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Says

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Esther Didi Walson-Jack, on Thursday 24 October 2024, stated that partnership between the civil service, political leadership, and academia creates synergies that enhance governance. “Political leaders define national goals, civil servants implement these goals with technical expertise while the academia […]