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 →
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 →
Social Isolation in Hostels: A Silent Struggle
By Omidokun Precious
Your Room, Your Mind: How Your Environment Reflects You
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 →
Nigerian Campus Memes: The Savage Truth Detectives of Social Media
By Jesutofunmi Great AyeniIn the bustling digital corridors of Nigerian universities, a witty and often brutal phenomenon has emerged: campus memes. They act as truth detectives of social media, exposing the contradictions between students’ online self-presentations and their everyday realities. In many ways, they resemble hostel gossip translated into a digital language, unfiltered, humorous, and... 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 →
Beating Second Semester Fatigue: How to Stay Motivated and Mentally Balanced
By Marvellous Olajide The beginning of a new semester in a Nigerian university like University of Ibadan is always a mix of excitement and exhaustion. For some, the joy of seeing friends after the break is refreshing. For others, it feels like dragging a tired body into another long marathon especially when the semester break... Continue Reading →
