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.
“Shun Cultism and all anti-social behaviors” – UI Anti-cultism Campaign Committee warns
By: Victor Ogunyemi The University of Ibadan Anti-cultism Campaign Committee, on the 14th March, 2024, visited St. Gabriel’s School (Junior & Senior) in Sabo, Ibadan and Oba Akinyele Memorial Grammar School in Basorun, Ibadan, to sensitize secondary school students about the dangers of cultism. Present at the sensitization were the […]
“Revitalize Nigeria’s Educational System” – UI Don says
By: Sonaike Peter A Professor of International Relations and Gender Studies in the Department of Political Science, Professor Aituaje Irene Pogoson on 14th March 2024, called for a revamp of Nigeria’s education system to enable it meet the demands of the present cutting edge high-tech economy. According to her, the […]
“UI Needs To Be Proactive To Meet The Challenges Of Funding,” UI VC Says
By: Victor Ogunyemi The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Adebowale on Thursday, 14th March 2024 unveiled the signage donated to the Institute of Education. Professor Adebowale said the alumni are very dear to the University. This, according to him, is because the federal government has to contend […]
A Review Of The Stewardship Of The Health Commissioner: How Well?
By – Emmanuel Utibe During the last electioneering cycle in Katanga republic, a little-known personality emerged, vying for the position of the Health commissioner. Mr. Salako Olajire, a then 200-level student of Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Park as he is popularly called eventually won the elections, riding on the […]
Market Survey: How Fair Was the Students’ Union Trade Fair Program?
By: Sonaike Peter Every Students’ Union leadership comes and then goes, but one thing remains constant, and that is the Student Union Week. As a tradition, the University of Ibadan Students’ Union, through the office of the Vice-president, has the constitutional duty ‘to organize the Union week as a chairperson […]
Editorial – Transitioning, IndyPress as a Striking Example
The Press is an integral part of the University of Ibadan community. Its cardinal position, among other components, has been to play a set of missionary roles, focused on informing the University community about newsworthy developments, exposing the high-handedness of student leaders, upholding the tenuous balance of democracy as much […]
Soft Tips for Academic Excellence as an ‘High-don’
By Ayeye Toluwalope ‘E don happen! My hand dey on top my head, and I know say true true, kasala don burst. Who send me message?’ This is precisely the position my roommates want me to be in, but I don shock them. Lolzz. They don’t get it, emi idan; […]
SUEC Releases UI’SU Election Guidelines
By: Maduabuchi Nnamdi The Students’ Union Electoral Commission, University of Ibadan has released, through a virtual document, stipulated guidelines for the 2024 Students’ Union election. The guidelines state that campaigns were to start on the 10th of March and end on the 19th of April by 11:59pm. It also stated […]
International Women’s Day: Prioritising Women’s Health.
By: Samuel Olowolayemo Every year, the International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on the 8th of March to recognize the achievement and contribution of women in the society and is concerned about promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment and thereby improving the well-being of women in all areas of life. […]
University of Ibadan commiserates demise of Olubadan
By Aduwo Ayodele The University of Ibadan Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, has on behalf of the Council, Senate, Congregation, staff and students of the University of Ibadan commiserated with the Olubadan in-Council, and the people of Ibadanland over the death of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial […]