If we tell,gently,gentlyAll that we shall one day have to tellWho then will hear our voices without laughter?Sad complaining voices of beggarsWho indeed will hear them without laughter? ( Birago Diop, Vanity)At the University of Ibadan today, a quiet but crucial concern is overlooked. The breakdown of student leadership and the spread of political apathy... Continue Reading →
Leonard Divine It starts with a parting comb, a little rubber thread, and a teenage boy sitting between his sister’s knees. On a hot Saturday afternoon in Lagos, she skillfully sections his hair, twisting and braiding as Davido’s music hums in the background. Just a few years ago, this scene would have raised eyebrows. Now,... Continue Reading →
Rianat Ademola The University of Ibadan Students’ Union ( UI'SU) has announced a two-week extension for the payment of school fees and course registration, shifting the deadline from June 6 to June 20, 2025.According to the memorandum released by the Union, the extension was secured through engagements with the university management in response to concerns... Continue Reading →
Olakiitan KoladeMany of us enjoy singing, dancing, crocheting, or engaging in other activities that benefit us. However, we often don’t do them regularly because we procrastinate. Laziness and hesitation tend to win, and we end up losing out. But if we can push past that initial resistance for just a few weeks, these activities start... Continue Reading →
By Marvellous OlajideThere is a type of exhaustion that sleep alone cannot fix. You may wake up feeling tired, attend classes without energy, and find it difficult to absorb any information from your notes. You may become irritable without clear cause, and although your body is physically present, your mind feels distant and disengaged. If... Continue Reading →
Jesutofunmi Great Ayeni University of Lagos, NigeriaThe dimly lit hostel room was electric with anxious chatter. The night before the General Studies exam had descended like a dark cloud, casting a shadow of dread over the students. Adaora stood out, her calm demeanor a stark contrast to the frenzy around her.As she reviewed her notes,... Continue Reading →
Jesutofunmi Great Ayeni A place of residence was meant to be peaceful, but for basement residents of Awo Hall, it often felt like the opposite. Beyond the sense of isolation, the challenges of staying on the base floor are more pressing issues they face daily. Their balcony told the story. Unlike other residents who stayed... Continue Reading →
By Leonard DivineThe Residents of Obafemi Awolowo Hall participated in the hall’s monthly sanitation exercise held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to improve hygiene and cleanliness within the hostel.The sanitation exercise which began at 7:30 a.m. included a range of tasks such as scrubbing bathrooms, washing toilets, picking up litters,... Continue Reading →
Dear Awoites, a story often loses its relatability when it fails to resonate with the person you share it with. In this context, relatability is like the ease that comes after a long thirst, the kind you feel when you share painful experiences and your friend nods and says, “I understand.” But sometimes, the harsh... Continue Reading →
The Executive Council of Obafemi Awolowo Hall has commenced the distribution of student packages for those who were unable to collect theirs during the 2023/2024 academic session.According to a special release by the Hall Executive Council, the distribution exercise will last for one week only, with no extensions. The process will take place daily from... Continue Reading →
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