By Leonard Divine Popular Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has reportedly died at the age of 40, throwing the Nigerian entertainment industry into mourning. Reports of his death emerged on Tuesday, May 12th , with several media outlets and colleagues confirming the tragic development. According to reports, the actor passed away after a prolonged illness, though... Continue Reading →
By Leonard Divine Candidates seeking admission into Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes in Colleges of education will no longer be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The decision was reached on Monday at the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions in Abuja, with the Minister of education, Tunji Alausa, and stakeholders from various... Continue Reading →
Following concerns raised by students over the current living conditions on campus during the Congress, the University of Ibadan management has announced key resolutions aimed at addressing pressing welfare issues affecting students. The resolutions were reached after discussions between student representatives and the university management, following complaints bordering on healthcare access, electricity supply, and general... Continue Reading →
Mounting frustration over worsening living conditions across halls of residence at the University of Ibadan has sparked widespread student unrest, culminating in protests across campus and the suspension of academic activities by the University of Ibadan Students' Union. The protest, which erupted earlier today, was triggered by the persistent hardship caused by the ongoing industrial... Continue Reading →
By Oladapo Elizabeth Many people (including women) find the term PCOS unfamiliar or confusing. While some have never heard of it at all, others recognize the name but don’t fully understand what it means. Even among those who do, there is often a harmful misconception that women diagnosed with it are somehow incomplete. Polycystic ovary... Continue Reading →
By Tofunmi Great Before the first frame ever dropped, "Mirrors and Reflections" was already a conversation. Bimbo Ademoye knew exactly what she was doing with the build-up, her social media roll-out introduced the characters with such deliberate care that by the time the film landed on YouTube on April 3, 2026, you didn’t just know... Continue Reading →
By Oluwaferanmi Mary What used to be the easiest and most affordable way for students to cook is quickly becoming a daily struggle. Across the halls of residence, kerosene, once seen as the safer and cheaper option is now pushing students away from their kitchens. With prices rising and availability becoming uncertain, many are left... Continue Reading →
Recte Sapere Fons. To think straight is the fount of knowledge. This is the profound statement that welcomes every newcomer to the University of Ibadan, a motto that promises a life governed by logic, clarity, and the pursuit of wisdom. It is etched into the very soul of our institution, suggesting that here, in the... Continue Reading →
By Leonard Divine The Obafemi Awolowo Hall Representative Council (HRC) held its ordinary sitting on Wednesday, April 29, at the Students’ Common Room, deliberating on key administrative, financial, and judicial matters affecting the hall. The meeting commenced at 9:37 p.m. with an opening prayer led by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mojereola Precious.... Continue Reading →
By Omidokun Precious The University of Ibadan Students’ Union has announced a further extension of the deadline for school fees payment and course registration, following sustained engagements with the university management.The Union disclosed that the previous deadline of April 16, 2026, which had earlier been extended to April 30, 2026 after initial interventions, has now... Continue Reading →
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