Maggi food brand held an event at the University of Ibadan on Thursday, 25th July, 2024. The event was tagged "Let's Jollof" and Soya chucks, maggi's new product was showcased at the event. The event featured several games and winners of each game were gifted. One of the games was the cooking competition in which... Continue Reading →
OPINION: LOVE AND ACADEMICS
Photo credit: Shutterstuck By Onyinyechi Obike Humans are inherently social beings who naturally crave companionship, though not limited to romantic companionship. While this need for connection isn't limited to relationships with other people, pets and objects can also fill this role. It is inevitable to long for affection and emotional connection. These desires are driven... Continue Reading →
HEALTH: THE TERROR CALLED KIDNEY STONES
By Divine Leonard Imagine waking up in the middle of the night with a sudden, sharp and unrelenting pain in your sides. You might think you need to use the toilet or it could be as a result of constipation. But on getting to the toilet, you experience a severe pain when urinating and see... Continue Reading →
LIFESTYLE: FASHION AND STYLE
By Tosin Ausi Having clothes is like having a bunch of ingredients in your pantry. You could just grab something random and eat it, but it might not be the most delicious or satisfying meal. Knowing how to wear clothes is like being a good cook. You take those ingredients(clothes) and put them together in... Continue Reading →
POLITICS: UI PROTEST: THE POWER OF U AND I IN UNITY
By Rianat Ademola Unity embodies working together to accomplish a goal. During the sitting that moved the motion on Nigerian Independence, Alhaji Tafawa Balewa, gave a speech celebrating the nation's march towards independence as the soon-to-be prime minister. He read, “The future of this vast country of Nigeria must depend mainly on the efforts of... Continue Reading →
FEATURES: FOOD INFLATION: EMPTY BELLIES, EMPTY HEADS, EMPTY PERFORMANCE
By Rihanat Adekola Admission into tertiary institutions is seen as a ticket to a life of a dream come true; better opportunities and better life for students born into a low-income family. The primary reason why an average individual apply to a federal school is because that’s the extent their capabilities can cater for. They... Continue Reading →
VOX POP: FRESHMEN OF OBAFEMI AWOLOWO HALL SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES SO FAR AND ALSO THEIR EXPECTATIONS FOR THE NEW SESSION.
By Divine Leonard Freedom is one common thought that runs through the mind of freshmen stepping into University life. Whether freedom from parents or whatsoever, it is a transition from one phase to an independent phase. The excitement, nerve and sense of a newfound independence makes it a new experience, moving from home to living... Continue Reading →
MOVIE REVIEW: SQUID GAME; THE CHALLENGE
By Grace Adepoju Squid Game: The Challenge is a reality TV competition series with 10 episodes based on the South Korean drama series Squid Game produced by Stephen Lambert. In its release week 22nd November 2023, it was the most-watched show globally on Netflix, with 85.7 million hours. It reached number one in 74 countries... Continue Reading →
UI STUDENTS TAKE A STAND: PROTEST AGAINST SCHOOL FES HIKE AND ELECTRICITY RATIONING
By Hadiza Usman On Wednesday, 17th July 2024, many students at the University of Ibadan took to the streets of the university to protest the institution's recent decisions to hike school fees and ration electricity supply on campus. The protest was sparked by a memo released the previous day, 16th July, 2024, from the Works... Continue Reading →
BASIC DUES PACKAGE SHORTAGE IN AWO
By Rihanat Adekola and Tosin Adeoye The residents of Obafemi Awolowo Hall usually look forward to the session packages in anticipation of whatever the current administration had to offer them. Every student accommodated in Obafemi Awolowo Hall must pay compulsory basic dues to fulfill the financial obligations of being an Awoite. This fee also serves... Continue Reading →
