Upon his instatement as the new President of The Great Independence Hall Literary and Debating Society, our correspondent, Covenant Odedele interviews Tolulope Salami about his experience as a public speaker in UI, and also, his plans for the society. Sit back and enjoy! Hello. Kindly introduce yourself and your […]
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Technology: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
By: Bumblebee P.S. Technology, in this context, can be used interchangeably with terms like the internet, worldwide web and all other applications that come with it. A challenge for all to make the cyberspace habitable for ALL. There was a time when many believed that technology was evil. However, just […]
When the Book Keepers Keep Half; Examining Accountability in the Independence Hall Politics
By: Emmanuel Utibe Accountability involves justifying actions or decisions within the context of a legal or moral code. It is seen to be synonymous with the term, responsibility. Thus, in a sense, those who are saddled with responsibility – most especially elected public servants – are expected to be accountable. […]
The UI You Thought Vs. The UI You Got
By: Tolulope Ayeye So you got into UI and became the one percent of the one percent that made it to the first and best university in Nigeria. After eight months, you don’t know if you are to call yourself a fresher or not. Maybe we should stick to calling […]
Dear UITES, You Should Take Some Time to Rest
By: Oluwapelumi King The semester is gradually coming to an end. Therefore, classes have intensified, tests have started for many people, exams and assignments, and projects- for finalists- are here thick and fast. As a result, reading, particularly TDB reading- has intensified. It is however important to pay close attention to […]
Collecting Transcripts in UI; Do Students Have It Easy? (Part 1)
By: Lord Whistledown Tayo, a 400-level student of Medical Laboratory Science, spent a little above 3 weeks processing his transcript, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for student transfer, early this year. For him, retrieving his transcript was a journey of navigating the bends and turns of a painfully bureaucratic […]
On Afro-Agric and Numbers in Nigerian Music Industry
By: Eriomala John A couple of days ago, BNXN (fka Buju) and Ruger, were at the center of one of the more memorable TwitterNG moments of the year. Holding nothing back — and in a manner that showed that their earlier pre-Headies spat was but a fluke — these two […]
ASUU UI to Hold Congress/Protest on Monday, Invites Students
By: Aduwo Ayodele The Academic Staff Union of Universities, University of Ibadan branch will hold her congress, and a protest afterward on Monday, November 28th, 2022 at the Large Lecture Theatre, Faculty of Education. The event, scheduled to commence by 10 am is aimed at sensitizing members of the Staff […]
Indy Press Politics Editor Shortlisted in Two Categories Award
By: Aduwo, Ayodele Indy Press Politics Editor, Adebayo Abdulrahman, has been shortlisted in two categories, Best Conflict Story and Best Fact-check Story, in the 2022 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Campus Reporter Awards. The Next-Gen Campus Reporter Awards is named after the late Professor Alfred Opubor, in honour of his leading contributions […]
Is my Phone Listening to Me?
By: Echoda Daniel Do you ever wonder if your phone is listening to you? Like, you were just talking to a friend about the kind of car you like, and you bring out your phone to log in to Instagram or Facebook, and voila! The next ad you see is […]