By: Aduwo, Ayodele Students of the University of Ibadan have expressed mixed reactions following the recently conducted 2023 general election and the emergence of the All Progressives Congress presidential flagbearer, Asíwájú Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President-elect. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) through its Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, had […]
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Events to Look Forward to in the Second Semester
By: Bobbyjay The second semester of the ‘21/’22 academic session at the University of Ibadan has begun online as a result of the 2023 general elections. In less than a fortnight, physical activities will fully resume on campus. Sport remains arguably the most important extracurricular activity for students of this […]
Who is the Premier League Signing of the Season?
By: Bobbyjay The English premier league remains arguably the best and most followed in modern-day football. Featuring loads of upsets, nervy moments, and immense talent, the 22/23 season has quite been worth the preceding hype. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal continues to cement their strong lead in top spot matchday after matchday. […]
Virtual Resumption: Obstacles in Wall-Free Classrooms?
By: Olowolayemo Samuel In no uncertain terms, by the time of this publishing, the second week of the second semester for the 2022/’23 academic session of the University of Ibadan is underway, but with lecture and practical halls not in use. The school management announced a two-week virtual resumption out […]
Quit Abusing and Self-Diagnosing Mental Health Issues
By: Moboluwarin Ogunleye Mental health illnesses today are one of the most talked about health issues. However, it has now become a trend for every Bimbo, Chukwudi, and Hassan to lay claims of having mental health issues, without having a proper diagnosis from professionals. According to a study conducted and […]
Madam Speecker, Abeg Reason my Matter!
By: Sofo Makinde ACT 1 Scene 1. Inside the office of the Speecker of the School Replenishment Chamber (SRC), Fess and Bess Institution. The Olórí-Oko of the Fess and Bess walks into the office. Olórí-Oko: (raising up his two hands) My Speecker! My Speecker! The only Speecker in the Premier […]
Without Students’ Consent, Mascot Declares UISU’s Support for Tinubu
University of Ibadan Students’ Union President, Adewole Yinka has, on behalf of the students’ union, endorsed the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu. Mascot, as he is widely known, declared the union’s support for Tinubu during a meeting between stakeholders of the APC, led by Seyi Tinubu, […]
UI Students, Drivers, React to Damaged Speed Breakers, Months After Installation
By: Lord Whistledown When Oluwaseun Adeyemo, a second-year student of the department of Microbiology, lost her life in a hit-and-run accident in front of the school gate, people were quick to point out several possible reasons why she was a victim. Two reasons were commonly mentioned: drunk driving, and traffic […]
AIESEC Opens Recruitment to UI Students
By: Aduwo Ayodele An international youth-run initiative, originally a French acronym for ‘Association internationale des étudiants en sciences économiques et commerciales, easily referred to as AIESEC has opened its recruitment opportunity to students of the University of Ibadan, who are interested in leadership development, cross-cultural internships, and volunteer exchange experiences. […]
Debating Inclusion: The UI Public-Speaking Culture Might Be Leaving Writers Out
By: Habeeb Abdul Few things are common to the lives of UI students than complaints about the school’s ability to exact stress – and ‘Jaw War,’ is the annual medium for releasing it. As a freshman in the university, this correspondent witnessed firsthand the hype around people who mount the […]
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