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Indy Hall Set to Launch IndySnap App
The Great Independence Hall of Residence is set to launch the IndySnap app on Monday, November 9, 2026.
KRIEC’27 Releases Indy Hall Election Timeline
The Katanga Republic Independent Electoral Commission, Great Independence Hall of Residence has released the schedule for the Indy Hall 2026 election.
FULL LIST: SUEC Releases 2026 UI SRC Election Results
The University of Ibadan Students’ Union Electoral Commission (SUEC) has released the results of the 2026 Students’ Representative Council (SRC) election, with the Great Independence Hall recording an increase in its number of elected representatives from 17 in the previous election to 19.
Indy Hall Election: KRIEC Lifts Electoral Ban
The Katanga Republic Independent Electoral Commission (KRIEC) has announced the immediate lifting of the electoral ban, paving the way for political aspirants to officially kick off their campaign activities and present their visions to residents of the Great Independence Hall.
“No Shirt for This Session; Those Who Have Paid Will Be Refunded” — Indy Hall AG
The Indy Hall Administrator General, Obinelo Folorunsho Chisom has confirmed that there will be no hall shirts for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Indy Hall to Commence Room Checkout Exercise
The management of the Great Independence Hall of Residence was announced the commencement of checking out of the room, an exercise conducted toward the end of the session.
Indy Hall 15th Assembly Set to Hold Fifth Plenary Sitting
The Great Independence Hall Legislative Council is set to hold its fifth plenary meeting for the session, IndyPress reports.
Indy Hall Congress Nominates Three Residents to Join KRIEC’ 27
The Great Independence Hall of Residence has nominated 3 student residents to join the Katanga Republic Independent Electoral Commission (KRIEC) for the 2025/2026 academic session.
UI Student Emerges Among 25 Nigerian Recipients of 2026 Diana Award
Caleb P. Owolabi, a 500-level student of the Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Ibadan, has been selected as one of 25 Nigerian recipients of the 2026 edition of the Diana Award.




