By Hadiza UsmanIn the heart of every vibrant neighbourhood, there’s a pulse that beats stronger than the individual homes and businesses that comprise it. It’s the rhythm of community, where people from all walks of life come together to support, uplift, and thrive. As the African proverb goes, “It takes a village to raise a... Continue Reading →
Building Hobbies as Adults
photo credit: Google By, Olakiitan Many of us like to sing, dance, crochet or do some kind of things that benefit us. But we don't do them often because we're lazy and procrastinate. Laziness and procrastination win. We lose. If you beat this initial laziness for a few weeks, you begin to feel natural doing... Continue Reading →
Beyond Item 7: Making The Most Of Campus Events And Activities
By Bright Olayiwola. Immediately there is an announcement that an event or a particular program is coming up, the next thing you hear is “Will there be Item 7?” Item 7 is a Nigerian term for the free food and drinks event organizers share in their programs. The question is: should we prioritise getting refreshments... Continue Reading →
UI SU’s Variety Night: Former Bar and Buttery Minister, Buari Omolola Bags Sportswoman of the Year Award.
By Hadiza Usman The University of Ibadan Students' Union (UI SU) Week finale event, Variety Night, which was held yesterday at the International Conference Centre, Ibadan, ended on a high note. The ceremony saw Buari Omolola, a 400-level student of the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education, emerge as the Sportswoman of the Year.Omolola,... Continue Reading →
Striking the Balance Between Low Self Esteem and Humility
By Marvellous Olajide We've all used a staircase at one point in our lives. Most staircases are wide enough to accommodate two people going up and down simultaneously. Some staircases are wide enough that both of these people can walk on the extreme ends without having any close contact. However, I've noticed that in cases... Continue Reading →
The Hostel Effect: Shaping Skills for Life and Leadership
By Leonard Divine Life in school could be a bitter-sweet experience for many people. There are those who go to the university and don't necessarily undergo changes but there are those who go and never remain the same. However the case may be, this phase in the life of any student is one to be... Continue Reading →
Early Romantic Relationship: A Poison to Mental Health
By Elizabeth Oladapo Psychiatrists have associated poor mental health in underages with Teen Dating Violence (TDV). Given their view about dating before the age of 21, early romantic relationships are not advisable due to the range of psychiatric disorders associated with TDV. "Dating before 21 years is not advisable," psychiatrists say. Many young adults nowadays... Continue Reading →
Leadership Accountability: Awo Hall Academic Committee
By Rihanat Adekola It is understandable that members of the executive council are not lone leviathan and cannot discharge some of their duties alone, considering the large number of population and since they are students just like every other student. At the beginning of every administration, the executive elect has the autonomy to select few... Continue Reading →
Tips For Protecting Your Health During the Dry Season
By AKANBI Grace Oluwatomiisin What is December without a little bit of cold and dry feet? December marks the start of dry season characterized by harmattan. Harmattan is a dry and dusty wind that is experienced in the Western African nations of the African continent. It occurs between the end of November or beginning of... Continue Reading →
Student Politicians: Champions of Change or Chasing Self-Interest?
By Rianat Ademola History does its job well in keeping records, reflecting even the truths we would rather forget. History will say it, no matter how shameful it may be. It neither favors the rich nor condemns the poor; it tells things as they are. If it records that we have had countless leaders, we... Continue Reading →
