Leonard DivineThe Obafemi Awolowo Hall held its Freshers Day event on the 10th of May, 2025, at the football field, opposite the hall. The event featured two programmes: the orientation session and welcome party.In attendance were the hall warden, Dr. Afolashade Adewunmi; Dr. Osagie from JAJA Clinic; Mr. Ogunrinde, one of the hall porters; Coach... Continue Reading →
Between Holding On and Letting Go: The Thin Line Between Sanity and Insanity
Image Credit: istock Leonard Divine Ever get that feeling of “I am okay but not okay”? Like everything around you is a mirage, and you are just one tiny speck in a sea of sand? Everything seems to be rushing at you, and you can not do anything about it. It feels like you are... Continue Reading →
Finding Home: What Does it Mean at UI
Hadiza Usman The gates of the University of Ibadan, with their stoic grandeur, mark not just an entrance into academic pursuit, but a threshold into a new world for thousands of young souls each year. Leaving behind familiar comforts, the embrace of family, and the well-trodden paths of their hometowns, these students embark on a... Continue Reading →
Six Floors to Fitness: Why Stair Climbing might be Good for you
Marvellous Olajide Did you know that taking the stairs can be surprisingly good for you? For instance, according to studies from Harvard Health Publishing and the European Society of Cardiology, climbing just five flights of stairs (roughly 50 steps) each day can cut your risk of a heart attack or stroke by about 20% compared... Continue Reading →
Time Is Ticking: Make Every Hour Count
By Leonard DivineIt is already the third week of lectures. Why does it seem like time is flying? That is because that is how time works. You cannot save it, rewind it, or stretch it. You just have to manage it well.If there is one thing every student has in common, it is this: 24... Continue Reading →
Vaginal Wellness: A Better Life Begins with Gentle Care Down There
Image Credit: Cleveland Clinic Oluwaferanmi MaryOne of the popular practices among ladies today is washing the vjay with soap. In the desire to stay clean and smell fresh, many women have turned to various products and routines in hopes of achieving a clean, odourless vjay. However, several of these practices are not hygienic and in... Continue Reading →
Awo Hall HRC Approves Freshers’ Day Budget
Elizabeth Oladapo Note: In our previous article about the approved budget, we incorrectly stated that it was 'Freshers' Week.' The budget approved is actually for the 'Freshers Day.' We apologise for the mistake and any confusion it may have caused. The Obafemi Awolowo Hall Representative Council, OAH HRC has approved the budget for the upcoming... Continue Reading →
Boluwaji Adegboye Emerges as Chief Judge of Awo Hall Judiciary Council
Elizabeth OladapoBoluwaji Adegboye has been appointed as the Chief Judge of the Obafemi Awolowo Hall Judiciary Council. Her appointment, along with other members of the judicial arm, was officially ratified during the first sitting of the Hall Representative Council (HRC) for the 2024/2025 legislative session.The sitting which was held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at... Continue Reading →
World Press Freedom: Why the Freedom Matters
In 2018, Ahmad Salkida, a Nigerian journalist, felt the backlash of the Nigerian Army for telling the truth. He was known for his bold reporting on Boko Haram. He shared what many were afraid to say. Expectedly, his work upset those in power. In 2013, he went into self-exile. When he returned to Nigeria in... Continue Reading →
Mental Health and Wellbeing: Impact of Social Media on Teen Mental Health
Elizabeth Oladapo "Social media has done more harm than good", this is a very common debate topic everywhere around the world.Every 'Gen Z' knows and cannot do without social media, most are always on a social media platform for hours in a day, but the question is do they benefit from this? Does social media... Continue Reading →
