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.
UI Students Reject Management’s Fee Hike Decision, Mobilize for Protest
By: Sonaike Peter Students of the University of Ibadan have begun mobilizing to protest against the management’s decision on fee hikes. This comes after the management issued a memo on Saturday, August 31, 2024, signed by the Registrar, G.O. Saliu, giving students a three-week ultimatum to pay their fees. The […]
UI Management Gives Students Three-Week Break to Pay Fees, Orders Evacuation of Premises
By: Sonaike Peter Following a meeting with the Students’ Union on Friday, August 30, 2024, the University of Ibadan management has given students a three-week ultimatum to pay their fees. The directive was issued in a memo signed by the Registrar, G.O. Saliu. The management stated that the three-week break […]
UI Governing Council Holds Inaugural Session
By: Femi-Adeniyi Joshua The University of Ibadan’s Governing Council, headed by Chief Adebisi Akande, convened its inaugural meeting on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the Adeoye Lambo Senate Chamber. Chief Akande, former Governor of Osun State and past Chairman of the All-Progressives Congress presided over the session and addressed several […]
UI’SU Updates Students On Meeting With Management
By: Sonaike Peter The University of Ibadan Students’ Union on Monday, 26th of August, 2024 has informed the student body of the outcome of its meeting with the school management. In a memo co-signed by the Students’ Union President, Aweda Bolaji, and the General Secretary, Ogundijo Japhet, the Union urged […]
University of Ibadan Hosts 15th Annual Ibadan Sustainable Development Summit
By: Femi-Adeniyi Joshua The Centre for Sustainable Development, University of Ibadan, held the 15th edition of its annual Ibadan Sustainable Development Summit on August 20, 2024. This year’s 2-day summit addressed the theme, “A Planet in Crisis: Can This be Africa’s Opportunity to Evolve?” In his opening address, read on […]
How Uites Study With Empty Stomachs?
By: Sonaike Peter Starting his academic journey at the premier University on February 1, 2022, Adegbayi, a 300 level resident from the Great Independence Hall of Residence, initially thrilled, had anticipated a ‘smooth’ campus life. His needs, correspondingly met, afforded him flashes of memory he easily would recount. His ever-promising […]
UIS’U Leadership Updates Students on CGS Memo
By: Jimoh Abdulrasheed Following the memo on eligibility for GES exams released by the Centre for General Studies (CGS) on August 25, 2024, which set a deadline for course registration as a prerequisite, the University of Ibadan Students’ Union leadership announced its plan to meet with the University management. The […]
MBBS Triumphs Over IPE Again in Seals Cup Final
By: Lawal Oluwadamilare The clouds gathered so as the crowd, to witness a showdown of University of Ibadan finest departments battle it out for the 2023/2024 UI Seals Cup trophy. The final, which happened to be the most anticipated game within the University, finally saw the light of day, despite […]
Revisiting the Past: IPE Seeks Revenge Against MBBS in Seals Cup Final
By: Lawal Oluwadamilare The 2024 Seals Cup will conclude on Friday, August 21, as IPE faces off against MBBS in the championship match. IPE, a familiar contender in the tournament, is determined to make amends for missing the finals last season. They defeated Political Science in a penalty shootout to […]
UI’SU Seals Cup Organizers Postpone Finals, State Reason
By: Lawal Damilare Organizers of the ongoing Seals Cup games, on Friday August 23rd 2024, have announced postponement of the finals initially scheduled to hold today. 2024. Made known through a special release, shared across by the committee in charge as at 2:40 pm on Friday, the finals for the […]