{ Prosper Olakunbi giving a customer a haircut on his floor in Independence Hall} By: Habeeb Abdul & Tolulope Ayeye Tucked away in one of the furthermost recesses of Tafawa Balewa Hall, the approach to Mrs. Aina’s shop gives no impression of a salon. It is hidden behind a solid […]
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Àtélewó Awards Prizes for Yoruba Literature 2023
Winners of Àtélewó Yoruba Literature 2023] By: Aduwo Ayodele A literary and pro-cultural group, Àtélewó Cultural Initiative on Saturday, 25th March 2023 charged students, youths, and the Nigerian public on the need to promote and improve Yoruba literacy. The third-of-its-kind cultural event held at the BNI Youth Centre, U&I Building, […]
Charges on All Transactions; A Bane on the Lifestyle of UITES
By: Ajadi Sodiq According to a 2022 report, more than 80% of the 3.2 trillion nairas ($7.2 billion) in circulation in Nigeria are outside the vaults of commercial banks and in private hands. It will be recalled that the Supreme Court, in its new ruling, instructed that all old notes […]
All You Need to Know About the Tech Masters Cup
By: Lawal Damilare The Masters’ cup is a football competition held for the part 2 students of the faculty of Technology. The competition started in 2021 with a partnership between Micheal Sonibare (Major Mikes) and Lawal Damilare (Eng Lawal). The competition was seen as an alternative to the survival cup, […]
Interhalls: Will Zik Hall Maintain Dominance or will Katanga Elites Return?
By: BobbyJay In a semester filled with events all around, the coming weeks will feature loads of sporting events in the premier University. From the Tech Masters cup leading to the survival cup, the CBN cup, the potential College of Medicine Health cup, and Dean’s and HOD’s tournaments among others […]
Highlights of the US Open – Will Carlos Alcaraz Retain his Championship?
-Bello Waaliy Another ATP 1000 event is upon us as the curtain drew on Indian Wells on the 20th of March, 2023. At the end of the last event, 18-year-old Tennis sensation, Carlos Alcaraz, beat Daniil Medvedev in two straight sets 6-3, 6-2 to win his third masters’ title. Elena […]
Citizenship vs Indigeneship—Should Mama Chukwudi Vote in Lagos?
By: Samuel Olowolayemo Words excerpts of MC Oluomo, NURTW Chairman, Lagos. “We have begged them, if they are not voting for us, please it’s not fight. Go and meet them that— Iya Chukwudi, if you no wan vote for us, sit down for home o.” In a gathering that seemed […]
The Looming Effects of AI on Students: A Need for Caution?
By: Ogunleye Moboluwarin Damiloju, a 200-level student studying physiotherapy at the University of Ibadan, had academic difficulties. You see, in addition to her regular schoolwork, she also had a side business where she painted on commission and sold the paintings to her classmates and anybody else who was interested. Due […]
Campus Issues: Strike Action
“Leave assignment talk for now jarey, Tade. You go dey your room for evening? Make I come raid your room carry anything wey I fit carry. You know say I no go house for break, make hunger no come join stress finish person for this school.“ “No be you dey […]
World Tuberculosis Day 2023; YES WE CAN END TUBERCULOSIS!!
By: Moses Adeosun Tuberculosis popular known as TB is caused by a type of bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is airborne; that is, it spreads when a person with active TB disease in their lungs coughs or sneezes and someone else inhales the expelled droplets. It is very important to […]