By: Habeeb Abdul There were three of them; two tall, long-legged, and covered from head to toe in traditional Muslim wear. The other, a guy, had a slightly darker hue and was shorter compared to the ladies. Now, what struck me was neither their stature (though, being short myself, I […]
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University of Startups: Encouraging Innovation among UI Students
By: Habeeb Abdul That our school is the first and best is popular knowledge. But what isn’t quite popular are the many travails that University of Ibadan students face to reach self-actualisation. And while a judgment by the Nigerian context would make that normal, the school still emphasises less on […]
Of Sore Sites and Unending Renovations
By: John ‘Dare Okafor Between 2018 and 2019, halls of residence in the University of Ibadan witnessed a radical facelift in form of renovations, after so many years of neglect from the school management. This brought about joy in the university community as occupants were glad to have witnessed these […]
Should UI Shift Back To Virtual Classes?
By: Adebayo Abdulrahman As the second semester of the 2020/21 academic session of the University of Ibadan finally begins to take shape, there are indications that the institution might announce a return to virtual classes to curtail the spread of the COVID-19, amid fears that the third wave of the […]
Welcome to Indy! For How Long Shall This Pitiable Site Serve As Our Insignia?
By: Theophilus Femi Alawonde We have spent several months away from this campus abode of ours, and your memory might not fully serve you right. Recall however, that Indy used to have a peculiar waste disposal problem. Scratch that – for Indy Hall still has a peculiar waste disposal problem. […]
YouTube Video Optimization: Proven Strategies to Make Viral Content
By: Theophilus Femi Alawonde Contrary to what many believe, YouTube video optimization is easy to master, if you are willing to follow proven strategies and stay consistent. There are lots of great videos that have extremely low viewer rates on YouTube. The big revelation is that these videos have low […]
TStv: A Fluctuating Service and the Dynamics of Satellite Television
Habeeb Abdul In the closing months of 2017, one sensation which dominated the airwaves in Nigeria was excitement about a homegrown initiative — TStv. It was the perfect answer in a country reeling in economic shocks and a population that was steadily losing its purchasing power. A massive throng of […]
UI, this Was Never Part of the Plan Nau!
John ‘Dare Okafor There has always been an unwritten plan; a plan clearly mapped out in the sanctuaries of your soul. All has been going according to plan. You feel like a grand plan master; you’ve always had the history of figuring things out even before they become a reality. […]
Of Students and Career Shifts: Aren’t We All Dancers?
Akinmoyeje Timileyin Precious In September 2008, The Killers (a musical band) released one of the most symbolic and controversial pieces in the history of songs. Humans, the music in context, doesn’t only offset the conventional techniques of rhythms; it has expressions that take some level of introspection to decipher. Considering […]
Why E Be Like Say We Dey Beef Motivational Speakers
James Chibor “Aspire and perspire to acquire all you require to inspire your desire” – Someone somewhere Their lines are lit. Their rhymes are rhythmic. Their voice is the voice of Cicero. Rags to riches, grass to grace, zero to hero, nothing to something, nonsense to some sense (okay, maybe […]