Precious OmidokunIn the spirit of sisterhood, Obafemi Awolowo Hall held its Common Pot Event on Saturday, November 8th, at the basketball court. In attendance were the members of the hall, the executives, and committee members.The event started with a games session, anchored by one of the committee members, Ernestina, which drew enthusiastic participation from Awoites.The... Continue Reading →
UI Extends 2024/2025 Academic Calendar to 13 Weeks
Elizabeth Oladapo The University of Ibadan has extended the 2024/2025 academic calendar to 13 weeks following disruptions caused by the recent ASUU strike, which began on October 13 and ended on October 23, 2025. The updated academic calendar was released on November 3, 2025, adding two weeks to the original 11-week calendar. This adjustment ensures... Continue Reading →
JCIN UI Hosts Press Conference In Anticipation Of FOPA Awards
Jesutofunmi Great Ayeni The Junior Chamber International Nigeria, University of Ibadan chapter, held a press conference on Friday, October 3, 2025, in anticipation of the Fifteen Outstanding Persons Award (FOPA). The theme of this year's edition is “Beyond Recognition, Youths Driving Social Transformation” and it is scheduled to hold on Nov 1, 2025. The event... Continue Reading →
UCJ’UI Denounces Press Misrepresentation, Demands Accountability and Institutional Checks
By William Olaleye The Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan, on Tuesday, reaffirmed its commitment to truthful and unbiased reporting, noting that it remains unwavering in its non-negotiable principles of truth, objectivity, accountability, and service to the student community.The union’s reaffirmation was conveyed in a release signed by its President, Olanshile Ogunrinu, and General... Continue Reading →
Awo Hall LnD Defeats Lord Tedder as JAWWAR’25 Kicks Off
By Jesutofunmi Great AyeniObafemi Awolowo Hall Literary and Debating Society defeated Lord Tedder Hall in the first leg of the 2025 Jaw War Debate Competition, which began on September 16 at the New Faculty Lecture Theatre (NFLT).Representing Obafemi Awolowo Hall, Goodluck Akinlawon and Esther Ojo opposed the motion that food security in Nigeria should be... Continue Reading →
UI’SU to Hold Town Hall Meeting for Student Leaders
Jesutofunmi Great AyeniThe University of Ibadan Students’ Union (UI’SU) Executive Council has scheduled a town hall meeting for student leaders to hold on Friday, September 5, 2025. The meeting, which is expected to take place at the SRC Chamber, is scheduled to begin at 3 PM.According to the memo, faculty presidents, hall chairpersons, departmental presidents,... Continue Reading →
Hersync Visits Awo Hall to Promote Menstrual Awareness Among Female Students
Jesutofunmi Great AyeniHersync, a menstrual health initiative, held a menstrual awareness programme at Obafemi Awolowo Hall, on July 12, 2025, to educate female students on the importance of tracking their menstrual cycles and understanding their reproductive health.The event, which took place at the hall’s quadrangle, featured the distribution of free sanitary products and consultation sessions... Continue Reading →
Two UI Students to Appear Before SDC Today Over May 13 Fee Protest
Two students of the University of Ibadan are to appear before the Student Disciplinary Committee (SDC) today, June 30, 2025, over a protest staged during the Students’ Union inauguration ceremony held on May 13.Ayodele Aduwo, from the Department of History, and Olamide Iyanoluwa Gbadegesin, from the Institute of African Studies, were summoned via memoranda dated... Continue Reading →
UI’SU Opens 2025 Bursary Scheme for Indigent Students
Jesutofunmi Great Ayeni The University of Ibadan Students’ Union has opened applications on June 24, 2025, for its Bursary Scheme, aimed at providing financial aid to indigent students of the institution .The application is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students of the University of Ibadan. Interested students are expected to apply through the official... Continue Reading →
Obafemi Awolowo Hall Judicial Council Passes Final Judgment on Hall Residents
Marvellous Olajide The Obafemi Awolowo Hall Judicial Council delivered its final judgment on June 24, 2025, via Google Meet at 8:00 PM in the disciplinary cases involving nine residents accused of cooking in their rooms.The session was presided over by Chief Judge Adegboye CJ, along with Justices Sado J., Ayorinde J., David J., Olawuni J.,... Continue Reading →
