The Indy Hall Alumni Association, an assoication of past occupants of Independence Hall, University of Ibadan, has sent out official calls for membership to graduate Katangites and present final-year Katangites. The first call, released in form of broadcast messages via the current administration of the hall, addresses graduates from the […]
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!
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.
By: IndyPress News Desk The University of Ibadan Students’ Union has informed students about its ongoing dialogue with school authorities regarding the increment in school fees. In a memorandum addressed to the student community on Monday, April 21, 2025, the Students’ Union Executive Council gave assurance that it is addressing […]
By: Patrick Ezihe (Photo credit: United Nations) Most, if not all, student communities in Nigeria, specifically in tertiary institutions, have a long and unfortunate history of violence stemming from cultism, sexual harassment, election processes (political involvement), riot, or a combination of these factors. This has resulted in several casualties; death, […]
By: Abdullateef Soyomi The recent increment in basic due from #3,000 to #4,000 has left the student community of the University of Ibadan concerned. For some students, this development adds to their financial and economic hardship. The increment, proposed by the Council of Hall Chairpersons and Faculty Presidents, and approved […]
By: Patrick Ezihe A wise person has a big heart, a curious brain, and open ears. – Abhishek Ratna Student governance in Nigerian universities exists as the Student Union, with a president at the top of the hierarchy, and the Student Representative Council (SRC) acting as checks and balances. The […]
Photo credit: (tunde onakoya, Salnovae, freepik, pankay singh) By: Adekunle-Oni Daniel While academics are your primary responsibility on campus, making time for leisure is equally essential. It is understandable that academic pressure sets in the moment you become a bona fide student of the university, but the value of social […]
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode O Adebowale, has charged newly matriculated students of the institution to embrace discipline and prioritize excellence. He gave the charge in his matriculation speech to the new students at the Matriculation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic session. Professor Adebowale noted that […]
By: IndyPress News Desk Despite the Students’ Representative Council’s approval of four thousand naira as the payable basic due, freshers at the Great Independence Hall of Residence are being compelled to pay a total of ₦4500, IndyPress reports. Recall that on April 7, 2025, the 12th Assembly, during its second […]
By: Favour Bamijoko The University of Ibadan, through the University Health Service, has issued a health advisory against what it termed a “growing trend” of egg donation for IVF (In-Vitro-Fertilization) amongst female students, on the 15th of April, 2025. In her official release, signed by the director of Health Service, […]
By: IndyPress News Desk The Kegites Club of Nigeria, National Headquarters, University of Ibadan, on Sunday, 13th April 2025, crowned Ogunrinu Olanshile, a 400-level Communication and Language Arts student, as the new Chief of the sociocultural club. The main event, held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall cafeteria, was attended by […]
By: IndyPress News Desk The Kegites Club of Nigeria, National Headquarters, University of Ibadan, will hold its 2025 coronation ceremony on Saturday, 12th April. The yearly coronation ceremony follows a week-long event organized by the socio-cultural club, which would ultimately usher in a new student leadership. The coronation ceremony will […]
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