A new leadership development has come up in Obafemi Awolowo Hall.A memo sent this morning by Miss Yusroh Oyeleke, the secretary of state of Obafemi Awolowo Hall, indicated the replacement of the current president of Obafemi Awolowo Hall, Miss Yesira Sule by Miss Adelere Oluwaseyi. This change is expected to take place immediately with the... Continue Reading →
POLITICS: UI PROTEST: THE POWER OF U AND I IN UNITY
By Rianat Ademola Unity embodies working together to accomplish a goal. During the sitting that moved the motion on Nigerian Independence, Alhaji Tafawa Balewa, gave a speech celebrating the nation's march towards independence as the soon-to-be prime minister. He read, “The future of this vast country of Nigeria must depend mainly on the efforts of... Continue Reading →
FEATURES: FOOD INFLATION: EMPTY BELLIES, EMPTY HEADS, EMPTY PERFORMANCE
By Rihanat Adekola Admission into tertiary institutions is seen as a ticket to a life of a dream come true; better opportunities and better life for students born into a low-income family. The primary reason why an average individual apply to a federal school is because that’s the extent their capabilities can cater for. They... Continue Reading →
UI STUDENTS TAKE A STAND: PROTEST AGAINST SCHOOL FES HIKE AND ELECTRICITY RATIONING
By Hadiza Usman On Wednesday, 17th July 2024, many students at the University of Ibadan took to the streets of the university to protest the institution's recent decisions to hike school fees and ration electricity supply on campus. The protest was sparked by a memo released the previous day, 16th July, 2024, from the Works... Continue Reading →
BASIC DUES PACKAGE SHORTAGE IN AWO
By Rihanat Adekola and Tosin Adeoye The residents of Obafemi Awolowo Hall usually look forward to the session packages in anticipation of whatever the current administration had to offer them. Every student accommodated in Obafemi Awolowo Hall must pay compulsory basic dues to fulfill the financial obligations of being an Awoite. This fee also serves... Continue Reading →
NEWS: FRESHER’S ORIENTATION WEEKEND AT OBAFEMI AWOLOWO HALL
By Leonard Divine The fresher's orientation weekend at Obafemi Awolowo Hall was held throughout the weekend from 12th to 14th July, 2024. The events of the weekend started on Friday afternoon with the Muslim prayers which were held by 2pm at Awo mosque. The prayers were followed by the common pot and gyration at Awo... Continue Reading →
FEATURES: THE REINVENTION OF SKILLS DUE TO THE DYNAMISM OF THE NIGERIA LABOUR MARKET OVER THE YEARS
By Kolade Olakiitan The labour market in Nigeria is a thriving and multifaceted industry, characterized by its dynamic nature and ever-changing landscape. With emerging industries and evolving demands, navigating this complex market can be a challenging task. To succeed in this dynamic and competitive environment, individuals must be willing to continuously reinvent and upgrade their... Continue Reading →
NEWS: GAME ON! UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN STUDENTS UNITE FOR SIGMA CHIEF’S LEAGUE
The Sigma Chief’s League, tagged ‘GAME ON!’ was held at the University of Ibadan SUB pitch, featuring a competitive tournament with 16 male and 12 female teams, where only one team from each category could emerge as the winner The tournament, which began on January 22, was concluded on February 4, 2023, with the male... Continue Reading →
NEWS: VICE CHANCELLOR COMMISSIONS THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW VIVA LAUNDROMAT BUILDING IN OBAFEMI AWOLOWO HALL
By Leonard Divine On the 16th of February, 2024, the Viva Laundromat building in Obafemi Awolowo hall was officially commissioned. The launching kick-started with a welcome speech recognizing the presence of various principal officers in the University of Ibadan such as The Vice Chancellor, Dr Kayode Adebowale; the Deputy Vice Chancellor ( academics) - Professor... Continue Reading →
SHADOWS OF POWER: A GLIMPSE INTO THE ABYSS OF POLITICAL CORRUPTION
Photo credit Pinterest We inhabit a world that requires the reins of leadership in every sector, such as business, education, family system and certainly, nations and organisations. Certainly, from the beginning of time, mankind was subjected to the possession of power by a selected few in practically all aspects of life. The implication being that... Continue Reading →
