Habeeb Abdul Maybe it’s just us, or you have heard the story: a dark-skinned young man was walking on the street when he got stopped, beaten, and robbed by men, who, though not exactly dark, were dressed up in black. No? Never? Then this one: a community was asleep at […]
Politics
2023 Presidential Election: Nigeria and The Politics of Recycling
Akinmoyeje Timileyin Precious Image Credit: Nairaland.com Recycling does work! Yeah, in a world where waste disposal has left (and would leave) a significant stamp on environmental health, the most logical course of action would be to recycle—let there be no waste. However, despite the many bills and legal structures in […]
Restructuring, Secession and Political Etceteras
Habeeb Abdul Photo credit: Independent Newspapers Nigeria The last week was certainly one of breakups. Quavo ditched Saweetie, the Yoruba ditched Nigeria, and I, personally, decided I would be having no use for a babe I just met. But that is hardly your concern. On the 17th of […]
The Paradigm Shift: Student Politics in the University of Ibadan during a Virtual Semester
Akinmoyeje Timileyin Precious Change — as they say — is constant. It is a dynamic and fluid phenomenon. At times, it could be a gentle river, slowly altering the look of things. At other times, it could be a violent wave; causing abrupt paradigm shifts (even in very conservative settings). […]
Fists, not Wits
What you’re about to read is a collation of quotes and personal comment on the (mis)use of power with swipes aimed at the corrupt nature of power and at the far end is what power ought to be but failed to represent. Please take your time to read. “The day […]
In Defense Of The Union
Ever since the heartbreaking events of the last semester which led to the suspension of the Students’ Representative Council and the leadership of the Students’ Union, the fourth estate of the realm – the Union of Campus Journalists – has taken it upon itself to advocate for the recognition of […]