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.
UISU PRO Michael Ajibola resigns
By: Aduwo Ayodele The University of Ibadan Students’ Union Public Relations Officer, Michael Ajibola on Saturday, 03 June 2023 tendered a formal resignation letter to the President of the Students’ Union. In a copy of the letter made available to IndyPress, Olalekan Michael Ajibola appreciated members of the Students’ Union […]
KRIEC Announces Reasons Behind The Disqualification Of Lonimi, Obi, Other Candidates
By: Ajadi Sodiq The Katanga Republic Independent Electoral Commission (KRIEC) on Wednesday 31st, May 2023 in an official press release announced the reasons behind the disqualifications of candidates vying for important positions in the Hall by its screening result on Monday. The KRIEC released the results of the screening exercise […]
Court rules in favour of Ojo Aderemi, former UISU President, orders studentship restored immediately
By Aduwo Ayodele Justice Uche Nma Agomoh of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, on Tuesday, 30th of May, ruled that the suspension of Ojo Aderemi, erstwhile President of the University of Ibadan Students’ Union in 2017, is null and void. Acknowledging his decisive triumph following a suit filled […]
Independence Hall AG and former SOS involved in altercation with KRIEC members
There was an altercation between the Independence Hall Administrator General Adejumo Uthman (Wemmy), the former Secretary of State Afeniforo Progress, and members of the Katanga Republic Independent Electoral Commission(KRIEC) on Tuesday Night. At around 7 pm, Tuesday evening, there was an altercation at the A block basement, Independence Hall. It […]
The KRIEC: Fibs Aside, What Katangites Should Know About The Electoral Body
By: Emmanuel Utibe On Monday the 30th of May, 2023, the great Kantanga republic was rat1tled by the screening results that were released by the Kantanga Republic Independent Electoral Commission (KRIEC)- the body saddled by the hall’s constitution with organizing and conducting elections in the hall. Ordinarily, screening results hardly […]
Lonimi, Obi, and Alhaji Knocked Out of Independence Hall Elections as KRIEC Release Screening Results
By: Kelvin Omachonu Lonimi Ogungbere, Oyewole Mobolaji(Alhaji), and Ejere Emmanuel(Obi) have been knocked out of the race for Independence Hall Executive positions after they failed to pass the screening exercise conducted by the Katanga Republic Independent Electoral Commission. The Screening Commission chaired by Olaniyi Fashola, screened 33 candidates contesting for […]
UI SRC disclaims ten members
The University of Ibadan Student Representative Council has disclaimed 10 members of the Council on the basis of absence from three consecutive meetings without explanation to the Speaker of the Council. The sitting where this decision was taken took place at the Kunle Adepeju Building on the 24th of May, […]
Three UI Students Launch IT Startup
Three University of Ibadan Students Adams Paul(400-level Electrical and Electronics Engineering), Abu Teslim(400-level Food Technology), and William Owoeye(400-level BMLS) have launched a website that helps businesses to collate testimonials. The website called Custimony will help businesses gather positive testimonials for their businesses with the power of AI(Artificial Intelligence), and compile […]
KEFA: Heskey-Rido Magic Spurs A2 To Usurp D-Block At The Throne
By: Kelvin Omachonu A second-half brace from Onariga Ridwan ensured that A2 downed D1 to become the new Champions of the Katanga Elite Football Association Cup. After two weeks of thrilling football at the Independence Hall Maracana, the wheat was separated from the chaff. As usual, D-block got their two […]
UISU Electoral Commission To Lift Ban On Political Activities on May 29th
By: Ajadi Sodiq. The University Of Ibadan Students’ Union Electoral Commission, on Friday, May 19th, 2023 announced that the ban on political activities will be lifted on the 29th of May. The commission made this announcement via a statement on Friday evening. “The Students Union Electoral Commission sequel to its […]