By Oluwaferanmi Mary Beginning a new semester is more than just another academic session. It is a fresh start, a reset, a reboot. It is one that creates an opportunity to meet new people, make better impressions, build confidence, and also to express yourself in ways that go far beyond words. It is a chance... Continue Reading →
By Omidokun Precious The “new semester smell” has officially disappeared. That fresh excitement that came with new notebooks, new goals, and a new version of yourself has slowly faded into something more familiar; stress, deadlines, and the constant feeling that there’s always something you should be doing. At the beginning, everything felt possible. You had... Continue Reading →
Tofunmi Great Ayeni If you have ever lived in a hostel at the University of Ibadan : whether it is Queen Awo Hall, Elizabeth II Hall, Tedder Hall, or any of the private hostels scattered around Agbowo and Ajibode – you know that sharing a room is like entering a social experiment you didn't sign... Continue Reading →
By Omidokun Precious
Olakiitan KoladeHow does it feel when you get back from a really long day, and your bed is neatly made, your room is clean, and everything is in its place? You feel a sense of relief, don’t you? Calm washes over you, and for a moment, the noise of the outside world fades. That’s the... Continue Reading →
By Leonard Divine For students who make use of data like water, it's not uncommon to see messages like “You have 50MB left in your Data Bundle”. Data is the life of the average student, in fact, it has become another basic amenity students rely on in school.From school projects to research, assignments etc, data... Continue Reading →
By Elizabeth OladapoAt 12 a.m. on a Monday morning, imagine stepping out to urinate and hearing loud laughter and noise from the phone of the neighbor next door, scrolling through TikTok with a lot to do the next day. This has become quite the norm in the lives of many students. The number of hours... Continue Reading →
Jesutofunmi Great AyeniIt always starts the same. New semester, new energy. You are organised, hair well-laid, skin glowing, and planners colour-coded like you are filming a study vlog. By week three, though? Your notes are scribbles, your diet is energy drinks and instant noodles, and your hair — well, your hair has decided to tap... 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 →
Leonard DivineFrom fetching water and using the public bath to dealing with roommates, one thing remains prominent—shared spaces. Hostel living is all about shared spaces, shared responsibilities and, whether we like it or not, shared germs too. Personal and environmental hygiene is non-negotiable, especially in a hostel environment where shared spaces are inevitable.Whether you are... Continue Reading →
