By: Pelumi King International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8th to recognize the achievements of women and raise awareness about the challenges they still face. One of these challenges, in the context of higher education, is gender inequality. As a leading institution of higher learning in Nigeria, the […]
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Bold & Beautiful: Dasola Ogundeji
For this week’s Bold & Beautiful, Indy Press correspondent, Ayeye Toluwalope, interviewed Dasola Ogundeji Naomi, a 300-level student of linguistics and African languages. A Chanter and a Yoruba Orator. In this interview, she spoke about her lifestyle, politics, abortion rights, and a host of other things. Enjoy! Hello, can we […]
In a Puzzle
By: Amazon I had deliberately stayed back on campus so I’ll be able to exercise my franchise. Unlike my friend who had to travel all the way to the country’s capital city to cast his vote; my polling unit is right here in my hall on campus. For the past […]
UI SU Elections: The Politics of the Tamed
By: Lord Whistledown “We are products of our past, but we don’t have to be prisoners of it.” — Rick Warren A look into the political sphere at the University of Ibadan would reveal a recurring cycle; lofty plans, managerial interference, conflicts of interest, and failed promises. More often than not, student […]
The Ultimate Guide to a Second Semester in UI
Photo Credit: ToyosiOfficial “When you’re in Rome, behave like a Roman,” so the wisdom of old says. What it doesn’t tell you is that you must keep an eye out for those tendencies of a proper Roman that help you behave like one. And before you go Plato on us, […]
Stanning Celebrities: An Act that Should be Encouraged?
Overtime, we’ve all developed this act of stanning our favorites and shutting others out. To stan someone or something means to be an extremely passionate and devoted fan of that person or thing, especially a certain celebrity. Stanning could also mean loving a celebrity more than others and not rating […]
Genotype and Coping Strategies for UI Students in the Second Semester
By Adeosun Moses The semester is known to be filled with lots of events and plenty of stress. To this end, there are two important pieces of advice for UI students. First, Students should remember the child of whom they are. Secondly, students must understand what works for them. Usually, […]
UI Management Reschedules Date for Physical Resumption
By: Ajadi Sodiq On Thursday, 9th March, the University of Ibadan announced a time extension for virtual classes and declared Monday, 20 March 2023 as the new date for physical resumption. The new dates were announced following the postponement of the gubernatorial and state house of assembly elections by the […]
From Bullying to Hazing; The Dark Sides of Mob-mentality
By: Ogunleye Moboluwarin As humans, we have a natural propensity to adhere to the beliefs and habits of those around us. This tendency is magnified when we are part of a group, resulting in the phenomena of mob mentality. This is especially important to keep in mind while thinking about […]
Formula 1: It’s Lights Out And Away We Go…
By-Bello Waaliy “It’s lights out and away we go”. Since the last race in Abu Dhabi, in November 2022, fans have waited impatiently for months for new action in the world of F1 racing. This season has kicked off with new faces, makeovers, and even more dominance. In the subsequent […]
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