In 2017, when the Nigerian President, Mohammadu Buhari presented an N8.6 trillion naira budget to the National Assembly, which was merely 7.0% of its grand total, only few Nigerians expressed displeasure and dissatisfaction. The handful of people sternly warned that the paltry allotted sum conflicted with what was reasonably required […]
When the Great Independence Hall of Residence was founded in 1961, undoubtedly, one of its objectives was the comfort of students who will be residents of the hall. That is, the Hall must always cater for the needs of its residents. By inference, the foremost principle that should guide the […]
In the aftermath of the shocking decimation of Heritage Park on the 21st of November, which happened in the wee hours of the day, several on-campus local press organizations, mainstream press organizations, non-governmental organizations, alumni, observers and members of the global academia profusely decried the act, citing environmental concerns. On […]
In its nascent state, the University of Ibadan, which was originally known as the University College, Ibadan, recognized the need for proximity between students and the university. To this end, through Government intervention, the University built residential homes for both students and staff. It was provided to give the university […]
Welcome back to the second semester of a very long academic session. Before you fully lock in, there is a critical concern to mull over, which has received little to no attention. It is the issue of disappearing non-academic holiday that is becoming a new norm. Why should students end […]
The year was 1991, Obafemi Awolowo Hall Of Residence buzzed and bustled as both male and female residents went around their daily business. Block A and C housed the male residents while Block B on the other hand was home to the female residents of the prestigious hall. With three […]
“The way forward is first to critically look at where we are and how we got here. The final choice is to pick a direction.” Like various federal universities, the University of Ibadan has long been a beacon of hope for countless Nigerians who seek quality and affordable education. But […]
No issue, ever since our dear Union and its leadership began this session, has had similar perennial agitation as the fee hike struggle. In fact, the struggle is as old as Team Amelioration’s stay in office. For the Aweda Bolaji-led administration, recall that the first issue before it was an […]
“Whatever the state of the Students’ Union is, it did not arrive at its bearing without some distance.” On Monday, May 29th 2017, students of the University of Ibadan, led by its then freshly sworn-in Union President, Ojo Aderemi, protested against the appalling state of the student community. The students […]
“It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question” – Eugene Jonesco. Looking at the University management’s standpoint for an increase in school fees, the lonely rationale has been a case for ‘national economic realities’, and nothing more. UI as an institution is quite unlike the Permanent Secretary of […]
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