‘Alea iacta est’. Those were the exact words Julius Caesar uttered in 49BC after crossing the Rubicon River, signaling his intent to wage war against Pompey. There was no turning back, he declared. As students return into the University gate this new session, this turn of words should echo around. […]
On the 19th of September. 2023, An electrical mishap occurred in Queen Idia Hall, University of Ibadan. Thankfully, the accident narrowly avoided becoming a full-blown fire. A lightbox in one of the rooms started emanating sparks, which persisted for about 3 hours. Concerned for their safety, one of the residents […]
The Press is an integral part of the University of Ibadan community. Its cardinal position, among other components, has been to play a set of missionary roles, focused on informing the University community about newsworthy developments, exposing the high-handedness of student leaders, upholding the tenuous balance of democracy as much […]
I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles, but today it means getting along with people.” —Mahatma Gandhi It’s been over ten months, but finally, I can say my race is over. In April 2023, John Dare Okafor handed over the editor-in-chief position to me after doing a marvelous […]
It’s been a short session in the University of Ibadan. Most students are still adjusting to the eleven weeks of lectures as opposed to the usual 13 weeks that most are used to. This could be a tangible excuse for most public office holders in this institution including the current […]
The Thursday, February 17 town hall meeting was not the first of its kind in the recent history of the Students’ Union. It might not be the last. But, in a bid to provide an answer to the uncomfortable question if it was the adequate answer to the inadequacies posed […]
“Representation without responsibility is a facade, promising unity but delivering discord.” Anonymous. Hostel life constitutes a distinctive chapter in the journey of students, bearing significant influence on both their academic pursuits and personal development. Amidst the dynamic ambiance of communal living, the presence of floor representatives emerges as pivotal. […]
“… establishing the historical context, connecting the intersection, and restating the need for the ideological repositioning of the Students’ Union.” Background Last Thursday, February 1, the remembrance of Kunle Adepeju was a rare occasion for the student community at the University of Ibadan to revisit an occurrence that was highly […]
In the University of Ibadan (and the world at large), members of the fourth estate are tasked with the roles and duties of not only keeping individuals and groups including political office holders accountable, but also passing information on happenings in the university to the public. To dutifully perform […]
Upon getting into the University of Ibadan, a couple of things become apparent almost immediately. One, everyone, at every single point in time, regardless of their course of study, is reading. Two, contrary to what the perception of outsiders is, UItes will always seek a means of having fun. Three, […]
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