Michael Olagunwa, a 500-level Law student at the University of Ibadan, has emerged winner of the DealHQ Partners Undergraduate Essay Competition 2026, a Pan-African essay competition open to 300- to 500-level law students from accredited universities across the continent.
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Beyond the Prize: The Story Behind Michael Oluwagunwa’s Award-Winning Essay
In this week’s Spotlight edition, IndyPress Correspondence speaks with Michael Oluwagunwa, a multi-award-winning debater, essayist and public speaker whose growing profile has been shaped by remarkable successes in national and international competitions.
‘Computing Must Solve Societal Problems,’ UI DVC Tells Researchers
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), University of Ibadan, Professor Juwon Arotiba, has urged computing researchers to develop technologies that address societal challenges, stressing that the discipline should focus on solving real-world problems rather than merely advancing technology.
The Voice
By Effiom Emmanuel “Every nation, every revolution, every turning point in history began with one thing: a voice.” A voice is powerful, they say. A voice is hope, they preach. A voice builds nations, they claim. A voice breeds confidence, they whisper. And a voice is the foundation, they […]
Argentina vs Spain: The Road to the Ultimate Blockbuster
The South American giants and reigning world champions, Argentina, and the European powerhouse, Spain, are set to clash in what promises to be one of the most anticipated FIFA World Cup finals in recent history.
Recurring Refuse (I): Inside the University of Ibadan’s Waste Management Crisis
Waste management challenges have continued to resurface across the University of Ibadan despite temporary interventions by the university authorities.
FLASHBACK: Two Years Ago, UITES Protested Against 10-Hour Electricity Rationing
On the 16th of July, 2024, students of the University of Ibadan organized a campus -wide protest following a memorandum released by the school authorities announcing a new schedule for the provision of electricity across the campus.
Will This Semester Be Any Different?
It is a new semester, the second half of the academic session. This period often shapes many of the defining moments on campus, from academic engagements to major student activities and anticipated events. It is also the season of politics, social engagements, and the contest for influence and leadership.
Back to 13 Weeks of Lectures: Progress or Step Back?
After nearly four academic sessions of operating on an 11-week lecture calendar, the University of Ibadan is returning to a 13-week schedule. Although many students have welcomed the decision as a sign that the university is gradually restoring normalcy after years of disruptions, one important question remains: does adding two more weeks genuinely improve the quality of education, or is it simply another compromise on the long road back to academic normalcy?
Indy Hall Executive to Establish Environmental Task Force to Curb Vandalism
The Indy Hall Executive “Team Sustenance” has announced plans to establish an ‘Environmental Task Force’ in response to persistent environmental concerns and the vandalism of hall facilities.




