By: Favour Bamijoko A short walk down the memory lane brings us to 12 June, 2023 — a date that marked the general elections of the Great Independence Hall. After a heavy downpour of promises, plans and proposals from several aspiring candidates, one of whom was Afolabi David (a.k.a […]
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ATC Africa Holds Its Fourth Edition Of Tech Starters Conference In Grand Style
By: Yusuf Ramon Fast-growing tech community, ATC Africa, held the fourth edition of its annual Tech Starters Conference on Saturday, February 3, 2024. The event which took place at the Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan attracted attendees looking to kickstart their careers in technology from various areas in Ibadan […]
Untold Findings: How Oluwole Ayomide (Sanjay) Was Found Guilty of Constitutional Breach, Negligence of Duty
By: Aduwo Ayodele The ‘doctrine of precedence’ is authoritative, especially for every subsequent case. With precedence, mistakes can be averted, and the common understanding of democracy can be sure of human progress. For one, and for a fact, setting precedence is very akin to the making of history. It […]
JawWar: TLDS Postpones Next Rounds of the Debate Competition
By: Favour Bamijoko The Literary and Debating Society of the University of Ibadan (TLDS) has, on the 31st of January, 2024, announced the postponement of the next rounds of the ongoing JawWar competitions. In a circulating message on Whatsapp, addressed to the “senators”, the President of TLDS, Aweda Bolaji made […]
“I Am Excited To Be In UI,” – Hasperue, Chargé d’Affaire of French Embassy
By: Aduwo Ayodele The Chargé d’Affaire at the French Embassy in Abuja, Jean-François Hasperue, on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, expressed his excitement to be at the University of Ibadan. Mr Hasperue, who spoke during a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, recalled that his first knowledge of the University of Ibadan […]
University of Ibadan Mourns the Loss of Distinguished Scholar, Prof. Godwin Nwanzu Amahia
By: Ajadi Sodiq. In a solemn ceremony held on Friday, January 12, 2024, distinguished figures from the academic realm, including the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, alongside several esteemed university lecturers, gathered to pay their last respects and participate in a tribute funeral service […]
Jaw War: Indy, Idia, Zik, ABH and Kuti Emerge Victorious On Day One
By: Favour Bamijoko On the 30th of January, 2024, the biggest public speaking event in Sub-Saharan Africa, Jawwar, kicked off at the New Faculty Lecture Theatre, University of Ibadan. At about 5:20pm, the designated venue, the New Faculty Lecture Theatre (NFLT) Faculty of Technology had been overwhelmingly filled with […]
Unveiling the True Essence: Tech as the New Oil Beyond Profit
By: Samuel Ogunleke (Contributor) Tech is referred to as the “new oil” to mean that it’s the industry driving the economy and just like oil, it revolutionizes the economy and transforms societies. Oil has proven historically to be a catalyst for fuelling economic growth, and the analogy emphasizes the […]
UI’SU Executives and the Culture of Silence
In the University of Ibadan (and the world at large), members of the fourth estate are tasked with the roles and duties of not only keeping individuals and groups including political office holders accountable, but also passing information on happenings in the university to the public. To dutifully perform […]
On the Road to Glory: A Midway Review Of 2022/2023 CBN Cup
By: Rahman Yusuf It is the second semester at the prestigious University of Ibadan. The freshmen are now properly welcomed to the football adventures on the infamous SUB pitch as 100-level male teams of various departments compete for the crown at the ongoing CBN Cup tournament. The CBN Cup […]
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