By: Concerned Record Keeper We came to understand the power that we had when we were pushed to the wall. A deadline had been set for us to pay up the sacrifice the gods claimed we owed them. As though, being on this land and using it was not a […]
Satire
In Service Of A Poor University
The day has started. I should go to the office, but instead I’m off to London. One of the members of my team just got appointed as a member of a certain society, and I obviously have to be there. I am of the opinion that it is only […]
A Call For The Defense of Football Monopoly
By: Ochi, Maduabuchi A moment of silence for one of the greatest sports to ever grace the face of this planet. Because let me tell you, if we don’t fight to protect it, very soon it would become one of those other sports that supposedly exist within UI, like volleyball, […]
To Be Fresh, Crisp and Unconventional
By – Benedict Ugor Gee! You made it into the premier University. An institution, which is numerically not only the fess, but in no uncertain terms the bess. Factually, ‘Ibadan‘ is first in sub-Saharan Africa, sixth in Africa, and shortly to be seen the first in the world. Congratulations, congratulations, […]
Buga Like Mr Presido
By: Linus Nice Ehen! E don happen. Nah the tori I bring come. The perfect opportunity don land. Literally smash your academic goals like eggs, while bending to collect bucks. Believe me, the whole process is smooth and seamless, and its end, you will buga like a President would. Sit […]
Soft Tips for Academic Excellence as an ‘High-don’
By Ayeye Toluwalope ‘E don happen! My hand dey on top my head, and I know say true true, kasala don burst. Who send me message?’ This is precisely the position my roommates want me to be in, but I don shock them. Lolzz. They don’t get it, emi idan; […]
The Long Trek to Politics
By: Nnamdi Maduabuchi “Wow! I didn’t know you wanted to run for a political position. Why are you just telling me now?” “Well Tolu, the truth is that it was just yesterday that the thought occurred to me. I feel like being a politician would fit me very well. […]
Of Scarcity and Trauma on Independence Hall’s Clothing Lines
By: Ochi Maduabuchi Nnamdi Imagine this, it’s Friday night and the weekend is approaching, free and clear of activities. You decide you’re going to wash tomorrow, after all, today has been tiring and you sorely deserve some sleep. Haha! Sorry. Why am I laughing you ask? It’s simple; everyone knows […]
The Anatomy of UI Politicians; How to Become One
By: Echoda Daniel Starting from the beginning of the second semester when elections are held, you have to begin to iron things out. This is the time to make yourself approachable and friendly even though you were not. If you never smiled, now is the time to put on a […]
Big Brother is Watching You
By: Moboluwarin Ogunleye BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU. Rest easy, this isn’t 1984, Oceania. Nor is this a certain house we shall not be speaking of. Welcome to a certain scholastic city, where BIG BROTHER presides over everything and BIG BROTHER decides all. Now, you might be wondering “ who […]