Photo credit: Hello Massamba A low sigh of relief escaped my lips when the signboard of the community school came into view. With enough courage to muster after an uncomfortable silence on the bus, I raised my voice, and it came out as a whisper. The slender man, who was in some overstuffed suit with... Continue Reading →
There is a reason why the unknown is associated with feelings of uncertainty, fear, angst, hope, trepidation, delirious expectations, and a myriad of emotions yet unnamed. The future and what it holds are unknown to any and every person. Besides the fact that certain chains of events can be somewhat predicted based on the experiences... Continue Reading →
By Sharon Adisa Year 1899 At a village in Igamoru... “Baba I plead with you, whatever it costs, I would pay just... just don’t let my family perish like this!” A woman in her late fifties lay on the ground, wailing in distress, as a group of men tried to drag her out of the... Continue Reading →
By Grace Adepoju It is very common to hear people declare that their blood pressure just went up, especially when something drastic or serious happens. Many African mothers use it as a tactic to express their frustration and displeasure when something goes wrong. Little do people know that the words they utter carry much more... Continue Reading →
By Rianat Ademola It is often said that there’s no place like home. Well, dear Awoites, there is no place like the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo Hall, our home. A new semester is here, and with it comes a mix of emotions. With multiple suitcases rolling in, the once-empty rooms would be filled with people. From... Continue Reading →
By Kolade Olakiitan. Do you know you are a reflection of what you eat, and whatever you take into your body has the capacity to either improve your health or be detrimental to your health? Eating habits refer to the patterns and behaviors that people have around food and eating. This includes the types of... Continue Reading →
By Oluwatosin Adeoye The University of Ibadan Student Union conducted a press conference which held n the 14th of January 2924 at the Students’ Representative Council Chamber. The Student Union President of the University of Ibadan, Samuel Samson Tobiloba disclosed that the union has been running its affairs on outsourcing funds. He made the revelation... Continue Reading →
By Aliyya Hussain On the 3rd of January, 2024, the University sprang back to life as academic activities recommenced, signaling the start of a new semester for students across different faculties. While many eagerly anticipate the plethora of activities awaiting them in the coming months, some students find themselves ruminating over their past performance. With... Continue Reading →
By Ausi Tosin "2024 No gree for anybody” but please gree for change this new year. The motto of the Nigerian youth towards the New Year encourages assertiveness, resilience, and non-compromise of their values in 2024. Towards the end of 2023, the plague of anonymous links flooded youth's statuses, DM's, and even class group chats.... Continue Reading →
Kolade, Olakiitan. Do you remember how you dreamt about being an adult when you were only 10? How you didn’t want to identify as a child as you declared you’re a big girl or boy? I remember feeling so excited and eager to experience the freedom and independence that come with being an adult. It... Continue Reading →
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