Hope deferred maketh the heart sick… – one of the Holy Books At the announcement of the adoption of a fully virtual mode of learning for the first semester of the 2020/2021 academic session, one of the chiefest concerns of University of Ibadan students and the academic staff members was […]
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A Good CGPA, A Determinant For A Successful Life?
-Ogunlowo Oluwatosin Sunday The utmost aim of every student, by the time they finish their degrees, is to have a successful life. Meanwhile, having a successful life is totally dependent on individuals. As a student , while still in a higher institution, your success can solely be justified byhow high […]
The Contradictions In The University of Ibadan Sports Sector And The Questions That Abound
Mistletoe In a pandemic-wrecked season and the imposition of a virtual learning programme, sporting activities in the country’s premier university are expected to be suspended. Surprisingly, the reverse is the case; there lie contradictions that pose some inevitable questions. Firstly, let’s make some facts known, at least as seen theoretically: […]
African Cup of Nations 2022: Can Nigeria Win Their 4th Title?
Pelumi King Photo credit: Punch NG Nigeria qualified for the African Cup of Nations the second time in succession, after previously failing to qualify for two successive African Cup of Nations; Nigerian football was in turmoil at that period. Thanks to a turn in events, recent results suggest that the […]
Being a Nigerian Bus Vendor: The Nitty Gritty
-John ‘Dare Okafor Image Credit: Tech Cabal We have lamented for so long, that our saliva has become a slap on our cheeks. Gradually, we are getting washed away like shells by the seashore. We won’t stop lamenting since there are still ears to listen and brains to reason. Nowadays, […]
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 […]
6 Underrated Artistes in the Nigerian Music Industry
Olamilekan Oke The Nigerian music industry is a peculiar one, in that a set of artistes, who do not necessarily deserve as much hype they get, have taken dominance in the industry. I mean, these artistes do not sing spectacular music, yet, they have the largest fanbase and the most […]
Introducing: Indy Press Readers’ Choice Awards
Dear Avid Reader, We have noticed how well you follow our weekly publications. As is normal for all humans, we’re sure that some articles would resonate better with you than others. It is based on this that we’ve decided to introduce the Indy Press Readers’ Choice Awards, also known as […]
Why E Be Like Say We Dey Beef Motivational Speakers
James Chibor “Aspire and perspire to acquire all you require to inspire your desire” – Someone somewhere Their lines are lit. Their rhymes are rhythmic. Their voice is the voice of Cicero. Rags to riches, grass to grace, zero to hero, nothing to something, nonsense to some sense (okay, maybe […]
How School Stress Affects Your Face And Ways To Deal With It
Boluwarin Martins No one can ever “gets used to” school stress. It is true that a final-year student feels as much pressure and stress as a freshman who is new to the system. Being a student at the University of Ibadan, you’ve signed up to an educational learning system that […]