Precious OmidokunStarting university is like opening door into a new world. At first, everything feels strange— the buildings, the people, the daily routines. Maybe you once find yourself missing your way back to the hostel or hesitating before asking a fellow student for directions to a lecture hall. Slowly, things begin to make sense. The... Continue Reading →
Oluwaferanmi Mary The vibrant energy of Nigerian universities is undeniable. From moving between lectures to engaging in campus activities, the experience is a home of countless opportunities for growth and discovery. But one thing stands as an obstacle beneath the glaring academic pressures and social engagements: Time management. In this current age, time slips away... Continue Reading →
Rianat Ademola Goodluck Akinlawon, a 400-level Law student at the University of Ibadan and President of Obafemi Awolowo Hall, has emerged winner of the 2025 Amnesty International Intervarsity Debate held on May 22, 2025, in Abuja.The competition featured students from 16 universities across Nigeria, who engaged in discussions on current human rights issues. Akinlawon represented... Continue Reading →
The University of Ibadan has announced the official dates for the closing of the student registration portal for the 2024/2025 academic session, warning that late registration will attract a penalty fee.This was disclosed in an internal memorandum signed by the Senior Deputy Registrar (SAAI), Mrs. Stella O. Soola. The memo followed a Senate decision taken... 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 →
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 →
Oluwaferanmi MaryIn an age where food often serves as a coping mechanism for economic and emotional stress, overeating has slowly and quietly become a major public health concern. While eating is essential for survival, many people now consume more food than their bodies require, encouraged by oversized portions, processed snacks, and the easy availability of... Continue Reading →
Hadiza UsmanStudent entrepreneurs are those who seek and thrive beyond academic walls. Beneath the veneer of lectures and bustling lecture halls, a different kind of commerce quietly thrives at the University of Ibadan. It is a world of transactions driven not just by ambition, but by necessity. In this space, necessity is not only the... Continue Reading →
Image credit: Google Marvellous Olajide There are times when it seems like everyone is going through something with their bodies. Like everyone in your room and the next is coughing, sneezing, or running a fever. We blame the weather. Often times, “exam stress” is to be blamed. But there you are, sitting and holding your... Continue Reading →
After two hours, the President of the University of Ibadan Students' Union, Covenant Odedele, cancelled the congress because of low turnout of students at the congress.Addressing the students, President Odedele announced that the congress could not proceed due to the failure to reach a quorum.“We have tried our possible best to reach a quorum for... Continue Reading →
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