More than three months into his administration, the Administrator General of the Great Independence Hall, Obinelo Folorunsho Chisom, popularly known as Raphael, speaks with IndyPress Correspondence Gbayesola Samuel a mid-term accountability interview. He responds to questions on his administration’s performance, ongoing infrastructure projects, delayed hall T-shirts, the May 6 protest, the state of the San Siro pitch, and what residents should expect in the months ahead.
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Six Months After, Indy Hall AG Gives Fresh Update on Delayed T-Shirts
More than six months after concerns emerged over the delayed distribution of Independence Hall T-shirts and hoodies, the Hall Administrator General, Obinelo Folorunsho Chisom (Raphael), has assured residents that everyone who paid for the merchandise will receive it, saying distribution is “closer than residents expect.”
Debunked: Circulating Text Claiming That AI Will Have Access to Groups, Chats, and Personal Data on WhatsApp Is False
A claim suggests that on Saturday, AI will be available on WhatsApp and will have access to all chats. It advises all group admins to enable the “Advanced Chat Privacy” option. Otherwise, the AI can supposedly open group messages, see phone numbers, and even access personal data from your phone, including private chats.
IndyPress, FactCheckAfrica Train Campus Journalists on Verification and Fact-Checking
IndyPress Organisation, in collaboration with FactCheck Africa, hosted a virtual fact-checking training for campus journalists on Saturday, July 11, 2026, bringing together campus journalists from universities across Nigeria to strengthen verification skills and promote responsible reporting.
NANS Declares State of Emergency Over Poor Hostel Conditions
The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, has declared a state of emergency over the deteriorating condition of students’ hostels across tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
Retired UI Professor Defends Second PhD at 89
Retired Professor of Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Ibadan, Professor Mark Nwagwu has defended his second PhD at the Institute of African Studies at the age of 89.
UI Honours Four Retired Forestry Scholars with Named Classrooms
The University of Ibadan has commissioned classrooms named after four retired academics from its forestry departments in recognition of their contributions to teaching, research, mentorship, and the development of forestry education in Nigeria.
UI SU Clarifies 13-Week Lecture Schedule
The University of Ibadan Students’ Union has clarified the university’s decision to adopt a 13-week lecture schedule for the current semester, following enquiries from students over the duration of lectures in the academic calendar.
Manifesto Spotlight: Assessing Aribike Victor’s Plans for Katanga’s Finances
One of the most sensitive positions in any student association is that of the Finance Commissioner, or Financial Secretary, as the case may be. Yet, despite its importance, the office often flies under the radar while other executive positions receive greater public scrutiny throughout an administration.
IndyPress UI, FactCheckAfrica to Hold One-Day Fact-Checking Training for Campus Journalists
IndyPress Organisation, in collaboration with FactCheckAfrica, is set to hold a one-day virtual fact-checking training for campus journalists.




