By Grace Adepoju Usually, a week does not go by on the popular social blogging platform X—formerly known as Twitter—where the major factions of Homo sapiens don't get into a war about who does what and who doesn't. It is usually intriguing to watch if you're not in the sights of the firing squad. On... Continue Reading →
VOX POP: INFLATION IN NIGERIA: STANDARD OF LIVING AND SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST
By Kolade S. Olakiitan The withdrawal of fuel subsidies by Nigeria's President appears to be inflicting more harm than benefit to Nigerians. It appears that the current administration has pushed the country's inflation rate from bad to worse, negatively impacting people's livelihoods. With the cost of living rising without a matching rise in the standard... Continue Reading →
EDITORIAL: A WOKE GENERATION AND THE REIGN OF TECHNOLOGY
By Anjolaoluwa Odebiyi Much can be attained within the four walls of a classroom. This is naturally and educationally expected; however, in the 21st century, much more can be gotten within the screen of a technological device. There was a time when the reigning professions were primarily white collar and corporate jobs. Many parents praised... Continue Reading →
ELECTION TRIBUNAL: A NEEDLESS BATTLE OR A RACE TOWARDS JUSTICE
By Oluwatosin Adeoye Ever since Nigeria gained independence on October 1st, 1960, the country has had its fair share of political administrations, elections, civil war, disparities amongst those wielding power, and election tribunals. The tussle for power transcends elections and manifests itself as a body battle of law, evidence, bureaucracy, and everything in between. One... Continue Reading →
FEATURES: THE DEATH OF PROMISING STAR, MOHBAD: ANOTHER EYE OPENER TO THE DIRTY SIDE OF THE NIGERIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY
PHOTO CREDIT: Instagram(@iammohbad) By Aliyya Hussain The sudden news of the death of Nigerian rapper and songwriter, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad hit millions of his fans with unmetered shock on the 12th September 2023. When the news first surfaced, many had assumed it was a false alarm floating across the social media... Continue Reading →
OPINION: ARE WE TRULY BLINDED BY RELIGION IN NIGERIA?
Sharon Adisa. On May 12, 2022, the country got devastating news of a second-year student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education, Deborah Samuel Yakubu, who was mob-stoned and burned to death by some Muslim students of the same school for blasphemy of their religion. Her alleged crime, in the eyes of the culprits for... Continue Reading →
EDITORIAL: BLOWING THE CLARION CALL FOR OBAFEMI AWOLOWO HALL REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL (HRC)
Anjolaoluwa Odebiyi They say the end of a thing is better than the beginning, and in truth, the wisdom of this saying is undeniable. However, before the end can be assumed and defined, the beginning must be in sight, and in the case of the administration of the Obafemi Awolowo Hall’s 2022/2023 Executive Council, their... Continue Reading →
VOX POP: STUDY SITUATION AMONG STUDENTS IN OBAFEMI AWOLOWO HALL
Grace Adepoju Every new session is earmarked with lectures, assignments, tests, and examinations, and all these things ultimately sum up one fact: it is time to hit the books! Known for its standard of being the first and the best, the University of Ibadan is already three weeks deep into lectures. With this being the... Continue Reading →
OBINRIN: 5 WAYS TO HANDLE BATHROOM AND TOILET ISSUES ON YOUR FLOOR
Aliyya Hussain Welcome to a new week, Amazons! By now, it’s safe to assume that you’ve gotten used to the daily hustle and bustle of Obafemi Awolowo Hall. From fetching water to cooking with kerosene and every single thing in between, Awo Hall might just become a home away from home. We observed a particular... Continue Reading →
FEATURES: 2022/2023 ACADEMIC CALENDER: THE RETURNING WAVE OF THE 11-WEEK LECTURE DURATION
Aliyya Hussain It came as a soft wonder when the management of the University of Ibadan released her academic calendar for the 2022/2023 session on August 20, 2023, as all eyes trailed down to the eleven weeks set for teaching and revision before examinations were scheduled to take place. Most students were taken aback when... Continue Reading →
