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 […]
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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!
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.
Freshers’ Guide and Gateway to World of Sports in UI
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 […]
“Embrace Discipline and Prioritize Excellence” – UI VC tells Matriculants
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 […]
Despite UI SRC Approving ₦4000 as Basic Due, Freshers in Indy Hall Are Compelled to Pay Additional ₦500
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 […]
UI Cautions Against Egg Donation by Female Students
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, […]
Kegites Club, UI, Unveils New Chief
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 […]
Kegites Club Nigeria, UI, Set to Hold Coronation
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 […]
UI’SU Launches ‘Initiative’ to Enhance Campus Transportation
By: IndyPress News Desk The University of Ibadan Students’ Union Executive Council launched the Proof of Concept Testing for Electric Tricycle, an initiative designed to enhance “economically friendly transportation” within the University, on Monday, April 7, 2025. According to the Students’ Union’s Twitter post, the initiative had been first facilitated […]
Six UI Academic Staff Nominated for Training Programme in London
By: IndyPress News Desk Six academic staff at the University of Ibadan have been nominated to participate in a postgraduate program in London, IndyPress reports. The academic staff members have earned the nomination to take part in the Postgraduate Certificate Programme in Online Learning and Teaching, an initiative by the […]
UI Completes Refurbishment of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Central Administration Block
By: Ambali Olayinka The central administration block (White House) of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has been refurbished, and the students’ lounge upgraded. This recent development came to fruition courtesy of donations received during the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine from the Sir (Dr.) […]
Katangite Wins National Oratory Award, to Represent Nigeria in London
By: IndyPress News Desk Israel Bolarinwa, a Katangite and 200-level student of Arts and Social Sciences Education, Faculty of Education, won the National Oratory Award on Saturday, April 5, 2025, IndyPress reports. The award of excellence, sponsored by the Peat Phillips Foundation, was conferred on Israel in recognition of his […]
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