By Elizabeth Oladapo It is that season again, where University of Ibadan transforms into an intellectual battleground, where smart public speaking meets the loud, roaring energy of a football match. An event where students use clever arguments to fight for their teams, while thousands of passionate fans cheer, drum, and shout for their faculties and... Continue Reading →
A university should inspire learning, innovation, and intellectual growth. Instead, across many Nigerian public universities, students are forced to learn within collapsing systems marked by overcrowded lecture theatres, deteriorating hostels, poor electricity supply, and abandoned facilities. What was once seen as occasional infrastructural decline has now evolved into a full-blown crisis, one that has become... 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 →
At the University of Ibadan, student life has become a continuous act of balancing priorities. It is no longer just about passing exams or submitting assignments. It is about navigating a system that keeps shifting. From rising school fees to inconsistent teaching methods and changing administrative policies, students are learning to adapt to circumstances that... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Rianat Ademola A Sleeping GiantCongress is the highest decision-making body within the University of Ibadan student community. It supersedes all other student councils—faculties, halls of residence, departments, the Students’ Union, and the Student Representative Council (SRC). Its authority lies in its inclusivity: a convergence of students from across all units, large and small, who gather... Continue Reading →
When a hungry man sees food after many days, he devours it without thought for taste or preference. What matters most is that the hunger has been quenched. That, in the moment, becomes the value. But hunger must not blind a man or stop him from knowing what is right. It should make him more... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
