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, Drivers, React to Damaged Speed Breakers, Months After Installation
By: Lord Whistledown When Oluwaseun Adeyemo, a second-year student of the department of Microbiology, lost her life in a hit-and-run accident in front of the school gate, people were quick to point out several possible reasons why she was a victim. Two reasons were commonly mentioned: drunk driving, and traffic […]
AIESEC Opens Recruitment to UI Students
By: Aduwo Ayodele An international youth-run initiative, originally a French acronym for ‘Association internationale des étudiants en sciences économiques et commerciales, easily referred to as AIESEC has opened its recruitment opportunity to students of the University of Ibadan, who are interested in leadership development, cross-cultural internships, and volunteer exchange experiences. […]
Debating Inclusion: The UI Public-Speaking Culture Might Be Leaving Writers Out
By: Habeeb Abdul Few things are common to the lives of UI students than complaints about the school’s ability to exact stress – and ‘Jaw War,’ is the annual medium for releasing it. As a freshman in the university, this correspondent witnessed firsthand the hype around people who mount the […]
TLDS UI Rolls Out Plan for Jaw War 2023
By: Emmanuel Utibe The Literary and Debating Society on Thursday 22nd of December, 2022, at a press conference held at the African Regional Centre for Information Science, has rolled out plans for the eighth edition of the annual Jaw War competition; much-coveted by many and a month-long yearly knockout oratory […]
Indy Hall Elders’ Council Donates Generator
By: Aduwo Ayodele Indy Hall Elders’ Council, primarily comprised of finalists in the hall, has on Thursday, December 15th, 2022 donated a Generator set to the Great Independence Hall, University of Ibadan. The donation, presented to the Executive Council was led by the immediate past Administrator-General of the hall, Mr. […]
Students’ Eco-friendly Center Tasks Students on Conserving Energy
By: Aduwo Ayodele A non-governmental organization, Students’ Eco-Friendly Center, University of Ibadan on Wednesday, 14th December 2022 has called on students to efficiently manage energy and be committed to sustainable environmental practices. World Energy Conservation Day is held every December 14th internationally to raise awareness on environmental issues and in […]
Indy Press Draws Curtain on Publication for First Semester
By Aduwo Ayodele The Press Organisation has on Thursday, December 15th, 2022 at its last meeting of the year announced its resolve to suspend weekly publications, as the year concludes. Speaking about the decision of the organization, the Editor-in-chief, John Dare Okafor noted that full publication would henceforth be suspended […]
Collecting Transcripts in UI; Do Students Have it Easy? (Part II)
By Lord Whistledown Paperwork is an important, yet relatively unexplored part of the after-school reality. Toward the end of your studentship, you are required to finalize documentation and consolidate the veracity of your records. In this process, your transcript is an important part, perhaps the most important of your documents. […]
Takeaways from Netflix’s Far From Home Trailers
By: Eriomala John A little over a month ago, Netflix released the first look clip for their upcoming Nigerian young adult mini-series, Far From Home. Subsequently, they have put out trailers – which include a teaser and a full trailer. The series itself is set to release on the 16th […]
Event Organizers In UI And The Chronicles Of Late-Coming
By Ogunleye Moboluwarin Some days ago I had the privilege of reporting a program by an organization at the University of Ibadan. According to the flier, the event was scheduled to begin by 10:00 am. And so, as a prompt person, I woke up by 8 am, had my bath, got […]