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 →
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 →
POLITICS: STARMER’S VICTORY AND A PROMISE FOR AN EFFECTIVE CHANGE
By Rianat Ademola On July 4, 2024, the political landscape of the United Kingdom saw a momentous change. After 14 years of Conservative government, the Labour Party won the general election and obtained a strong mandate. The Conservative government was overthrown by the Labour Party, which is led by Sir Keir Starmer, after winning several... 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 →
NEWS: THE UNION HAS BEEN RUNNING ON OUTSOURCE FUNDS- SAYS HOST, UI’SU PRESIDENT
By Oluwatosin Adeoye The University of Ibadan Student Union conducted a press conference which held n the 14th of January 2924 at the Students’ Representative Council Chamber. The Student Union President of the University of Ibadan, Samuel Samson Tobiloba disclosed that the union has been running its affairs on outsourcing funds. He made the revelation... Continue Reading →
