Opinion

Why ASUU Must Be Settled 

Thus, as the wheels of our universities continue to wobble under the weight of poor remuneration and governmental neglect, these questions must be asked: Will ASUU ever find a lasting remedy to its grievances? Will the government rise above lip

Undervalued Concerns: Is Indy Home?

The hall’s infrastructure is in an alarming state of decay. A glaring example is the open gutter behind the IndyPress Secretariat, which has been left unattended far too long. Despite the management’s awareness, no meaningful action has been taken.

Our Unfashionable Public Hostels: What Are Hall Fines Used For?

Worth considering is the need for the University to invest in preventive maintenance. The University of Ibadan must consider a reduction of the long-term costs of major repairs and ensure that facilities remain functional. As Nigeria’s premier university, the institution should be a place where students succeed and learn to, not merely adapt, moreso to a condition that reduces their humanity. The general dilapidated infrastructure, filthy restrooms, and rampant bedbug infestations, which have turned our hostels into breeding grounds for health hazards, are nothing to be proud of. These issues are the bad images the University Senate should be bothered about.

On-Campus Violence: A Call to Repentance

By: Patrick Ezihe (Photo credit: United Nations) Most, if not all, student communities in Nigeria, specifically in tertiary institutions, have a long and unfortunate history of violence stemming from cultism, sexual harassment, election processes (political involvement), riot, or a combination of these factors. This has resulted in several casualties; death, […]

Is the Basic Due Increment a Betrayal of Student Trust?

By: Abdullateef Soyomi The recent increment in basic due from #3,000 to #4,000 has left the student community of the University of Ibadan concerned. For some students, this development adds to their financial and economic hardship. The increment, proposed by the Council of Hall Chairpersons and Faculty Presidents, and approved […]

May God Not Bless Your Flawed Reasoning

By: Isaac Festus Just along Barth Road, there is a long-standing signpost in the middle of the road — or, more appropriately, the roundabout. It is a signpost featuring an image of Wole Soyinka, one of the most celebrated products of this school. Next to the image is a popular […]