By: Toluwalope Ayeye Last session, right before the ASUU strike that had students staying back home for nine months, classes had started in the Faculty of Law, albeit online. However, Dolly, having already arrived in Ibadan from Ekiti, had begun squatting with a friend in an apartment off-campus. She did […]
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UI Transport: Amid Claims On Increment, Stakeholders Deny Increment
By: Aduwo Ayodele Following the announcement of an end to fuel subsidy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his inauguration, Nigerians have voiced an assortment of concerns. These range from the suddenness of the policy to outright dissatisfaction with the development, the latter leaning towards the position of the Nigeria […]
“An Exemplary Leader”- Indy Press Members Share their Thoughts About Outgoing Editor-in-Chief John Okafor
Oluwapelumi King John Dare Okafor is a fantastic person. A man with a vision. The majority of what Indy Press has achieved in this session has been based on his ingenuity and creativity. His drive, grit, competence, hard work, and intelligence in this field are simply commendable. John is a […]
Why Independence Hall Gym has Lost its Functionality
By: Kelvin Omachonu Over the years, the Independence Hall gym has served as a confluence point for fitness enthusiasts and bodybuilders inside and outside the Hall. It is not an uncommon sight to see a sizeable number of people lifting dumbbells at the back of the Indy Hall Cafeteria. However, […]
Breaking Barriers: Accessibility Failures in UI Students’ Union Building and Beyond
By: Toluwalope Ayeye Being a student of the University Of Ibadan, journeying on the path of academic excellence can be quite challenging. 8 am classes, increased transportation prices, and then canceled classes are just some of the few hurdles an average student gets to face as they navigate the few […]
Hard Tech, Easy Life: Spotlighting The Experiences of UI’s Tech Talents
Photo credit:Gro Wrk By: Habeeb Abdul Chimezie is a mysterious one. One moment, he is the realist whose tech journey was mainly propelled by optimism, the next, he tells you of his unusual affection for programming languages – one that reminds you of loving partners in an arranged marriage. The […]
Books, Braids, and Clippers — The Inside Story of Student-Hairstylists on UI Campus
{ 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 […]
UI 100 Level Students React to Released Results
By: Ajadi Sodiq. Self-evaluation is an inherent part of the exam life of students. A lot of students, including freshmen, even go as far as marking and grading themselves after every paper they attempt. Regardless of efforts sometimes, however, cannot simply determine whether they’ll ace the examinations or not. Sometimes, […]
International Women’s Day; How UI can Better the Welfare of Female Students
By: Pelumi King International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8th to recognize the achievements of women and raise awareness about the challenges they still face. One of these challenges, in the context of higher education, is gender inequality. As a leading institution of higher learning in Nigeria, the […]
The National Election and Its Many Faces in UI
By: Habeeb Abdul Iyanuoluwa, a 400-level student of the Faculty of Law almost did not vote on the 25th of February, 2023. The polling unit she had chosen turned out to be farther from her home than she thought. But when she eventually found her way by foot to the […]
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