…freedom championed by the pen
By Khadijat Alade On Thursday 12th August, 2021, Junior Chamber International Nigeria (JCIN), in commemoration of the International Youth day, awarded ten youth for their exceptional qualities in various sectors …
JCIN Awards Ten Outstanding Young persons Read More“…If we are going to quit, what was the point of them losing their lives? This isn’t some movie where people just die on camera. People actually died! People lost family members! Or were they just props?…”
Was October 20 The End? Read More“…masked to be one who implements law and order. He was trusted by the political authorities and charged with the duty of bringing and commanding peace together with the protection of lives. However…”
THE PLIGHT OF ENDCORRUPTION, ENDSARS AND ENDBRUTALITY Read More“Even the government which is our sole proprietor could not fund us very well. We cannot but thank the alumni for giving back to their University.”
Okowa Commissions Auditorium in Wifes’ Honour, Call on UI Alumni To Keep Supporting The Institution Read MoreBy Osarennoma Ogbeide The past week was all about celebrating Nigeria’s 60th independence. Citizens and non-citizens in diaspora collectively celebrated our country. However, in the midst of the celebration, there …
Nigeria…We need answers. Read MoreBy Oladeji Popoola As they rush into it as though it is Molue* Many surge out of it like water from a valveless tap Memories of their rage and the …
SOUR MARRIAGE AND VICTIMS Read More
Adeyemi Kehinde, Ayeku Esq. is a first class graduate of Law at the University of Ibadan, the Overall Best Student in Corporate Law Practice and the Third Overall Best Student …
“I READ ALL MY TOPICS NOTHING LESS THAN FIVE TIMES” –ADEYEMI AYEKU, OVERALL BEST STUDENT IN CORPORATE LAW PRACTICE NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL Read MoreTell us who you think should be the next Vice-chancellor of the University of ibadan. Join the poll, your opinion counts !
POLL: WHO IS YOUR NEXT VICE-CHANCELLOR? Read More
The management of the University of Ibadan has announced the date for the registration of candidates for the 2020/2021 Post UTME screening exercise. This announcement is contained in a statement …
UI FIXES DATE FOR 2020/2021 POST UTME SCREENING EXERCISE Read More
By Ogunseye Odunayo The Governing Council of the University of Ibadan has approved that three buildings and a Street be named after four Ibadan icons whose academic exploits have strengthened …
UI Honours Four Ibadan Icons, Names Buildings, Street After Them Read More
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof Idowu Olayinka has said the path to peace involves respect for human life in all its many aspects more than anything …
ISDS 2020: The path to peace involves respect for human life—UI VC Read More
By Oluwadamilare Ajiboye The former Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan, Professor Adeniyi Olatunbosun, has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of KolaDaisi University, Ibadan. Confirming his appointment …
Former UI Dean of Law, Prof Olatunbosun takes over as KolaDaisi University’s Vice-Chancellor Read More
By Ìbùkúnolúwa Dàda The UCJ UI pioneer President, Dr. Adebayo Ajala, has been inducted as a War Marshall of the Man O’ War unit, Agodi GRA Command at Ikolaba Grammar …
UCJ UI Pioneer President Gets Inducted As Man O’ War War Marshall Read MoreBy Tobi Odeyinka The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Idowu Olayinka has commissioned some projects at the Ransome Kuti hall which include a fountain, students’ wash area, …
Kuti Hall gets new look as VC commissions projects Read More
“…all that runs within the confines of the four corners of a little or large room leaving me to interact with the utensils in my hand. It sometimes comes with joy and sometimes lamentation…”
Kitchen Chronicles. Read More
Two Professors at the University of Ibadan— Prof. Kayode Adebowale, mni, FAS, Professor of Chemistry and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) and Prof Grace Olusola Gbotosho, FAS, of the Department of …
AFRICAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES AWARDS UI PROFESSORS Read More
Among students, COVID-19 has heightened the levels of psychological distress as a result of downturn in education and negative academic consequences.
COVID-19: THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACTS ON STUDENTS Read MoreBy ÌyanuOlúwa Fágbiyè T. and Ogunseye Odunayo A project aimed at the innovation and adaptation to climate change funded by the French Embassy has kicked-off at the University of Ibadan. …
UI COMMENCES A PROJECT ON CLIMATE CHANGE Read More
By Oladeji Popoola Her mouth opened wide Frightened by the haze of dust That was swallowing up the restless Children chasing away a whirlwind on the playfield that sprawled beyond …
CRADLE AND GRAVE Read More
Ìbùkúnolúwa Dàda “I have had numerous occasions to explain to whoever cares to listen that I am not interested in who becomes the Provost, Dean, Director or Head of Department, …
“I am not interested in who becomes the Provost, Dean, Director or Head of Department” – UI VC. Read More
By Ìbùkúnolúwa Dàda A team from UI has announced the date for the training of seventy women and youths on Sustainable System of Organic Vegetable Production to be 7th If …
UI students win grant, announce the date for training on organic farming Read More
By Josmat Jerry Quite a number of wrongs has been overtime swept under the carpet, not because they are not enough to prove wrong but because the time for the …
THE DEMISE OF GBADEBO RICHARD; A SIGN OF OUR SUFFERINGS Read More
Akinmoyeje Timileyin Precious Aside the superiority of our reasoning faculty, the human species has gained considerable dominion over others on Earth due to our ability to come together to overcome …
RAPE: THAT WE DO NOT LOSE THIS WAR! Read More
By Osarennoma Ogbeide I once read an article that dissected how much females spend on preparing for Owambes, starting from their hair, down to their shoes. I found it intriguing …
Owambe Read More
Olaniran Ayodeji Fiyinfoluwa, a 500-L student of the department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, and a resident of Kuti Hall at the University of Ibadan died in his sleep, according …
BREAKING: ANOTHER UI STUDENT IS DEAD Read More“…wealth makers, this is what we are… Fear no one… they would only wail when you denied them the crumbs they would demand from you.”
Bloom of Swindler Read More
“…a female child is typically perceived to be a weaker being, thus designated to reproduce, to cook, to do household chores compared etc.”
The Girl Child: Her Socioeconomic Status, Right To Education And Value In Nigeria Read More
“Self-respect isn’t farfetched; it is simply seeing yourself with value.”
Look in the Mirror Read MoreBY AKINMOYEJE TIMILEYIN PRECIOUS One of the most interesting yet dangerous ways of travelling is by sea. A ship in transit requires occasional checkup from experienced and professional personnels. Failure …
TWO ESSAYS-CORONA SAGAS; THE FUTURE WE NEED Read More
Constantly assure yourself that no matter how hard the process is, you didn’t come this far to just get that far. You might be lacking support from the people…
The spirit of perseverance Read More
Oh boy! How am I to compete with these people? They look like Albert Einstein to me. I thought to myself. The voice of two guys jolted me back to consciousness. These guys were older boys, bearded and probably same age as my elder brother.
ARO TRADITION: AN INSULT TO THE UNIVERSITY’S CIVILIZATION? Read MoreIn the absence of feasible solutions or who to proffer such solutions, the blame game seem to grant the temporary gratification of letting out frustration to the people who indulge in it….. before we blame the next man for our woes, how about we correct that act of selfishness in us?
“OLE NI EVERYBODY”; THE DILEMMA OF THE PRESENT NIGERIA Read Morethere’s always a demand price to pay, the price varies from one individual to another, you don’t just get things on a platter of gold, you have to sacrifice and go through some endurable fire.
THE ELEVENTH HOUR Read More”I told you a couple of days ago that you don’t know me.” He smirks. ”And I agree.” I look back and smile. ”Doesn’t mean I can’t guess.” I can’t …
LAGBAJA Read MoreThis lockdown period is very boring and long. Most of the times when we are tired of pressing our phones, chatting with family and friends, or reading books, we resort to watching or downloading movies but then we are caught in a dilemma, what movies are interesting?
5 movies you must definitely watch this lockdown period Read More
In a Radio Program anchored by Isaac Brown, on Fresh FM, Ibadan, there have been conflicting reports from the Oyo state government and the Management of the University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan, as regards the availability of a Testing Centre to aid the fight against corona virus which has been proven to be present in the state.
THE FEEBLE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OYO STATE GOVT AND UCH ON THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 Read More
The management of the University of Ibadan had commenced the fumigation of halls-of-residence, starting with Kenneth Mellaby Hall on Monday, March 30th. The fumigation exercise is carried out to ensure …
UI COMMENCES FUMIGATION OF HALLS Read More
Akinmoyeje Timileyin Precious Devastated by the general low turn out of customers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kenneth starts to grumble and with a “do not talk to me” expression …
THE REALITY OF LIFE AFTER SCHOOL; WE GO DEY ALRIGHT LAST LAST? Read More In bid to curtail the spread of Covid-19 within the university, the management of the University of Ibadan, through the Chief Security Officer (CSO), Mr. Victor, Fadeyibi in a release …
COVID-19: UI CSO, ANNOUNCES THE CLOSING OF POLYGATE AND AJIBODE GATE. Read More
Popular Afro-beat musician Burna boy declared himself to be the greatest Afro beat artiste since Fela. He declared himself the best on tweeter saying ‘Fact! I always knew I was and I am THE BEST. Everyone you think is the best know I am the best since Fela Kuti’
Is Burna Boy really the best artiste since Fela? Read More“The Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan, after several months of wait, has finally unveiled the winners of the inaugural/maiden edition of the Annual ICIR Award for Data/Investigative Journalism.”
“In a statement made available by the President of the Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan, Mr. Martins Isaac, the following entrants are named as the top 5 participants in the just graded essay competition.”
UCJ UI UNVEILS WINNERS OF MAIDEN ICIR AWARD FOR DATA/INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM Read More
“Dafe wondered if she was
thinking she could outrun a car. He relaxed back into his seat and watched her walk away. At a certain distance, she looked back. She gave him a small smile and a wave which he returned. He sat in his seat and thought about the night. His thoughts hovered around her statement about the tests.
“Was she really studying
despite being home and apparently even having a job?”
“Was he the only clown who
promised himself a holiday that had a touch of studying but had nothing of the
sort?”
“Was he really ready for
what the month and the rest of the semester was bringing to him?”
Adedokun Seyi The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Abel Idowu Olayinka has stressed that the periodic review of the accreditation exercise of the NUC is not to find …
UI. VC. Commends NUC periodic accreditation exercise Read More
In pursuance of this course, the Organizing Team met with Prof. Abel Idowu Olayinka, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan; Dr Demola Lewis, the Deputy Dean of Student Affairs; Emeka Ossai, Chief Community Builder at Campus Labs Ng; and Ifeoluwa Olatayo, Winner, National MSME Awards for Nigerian Entrepreneurs to discuss pertinent issues concerning Hult Prize 2020. The Organizing Team was promised full support from the University.
HultPrize UI: The journey so far Read More
The Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan is to set announce the winners of the 5th edition of the Fisayo Soyombo inter-varsity essay contest at her induction ceremony scheduled …
UCJ UI To Announce FISAYO SOYOMBO Essay Winners At Induction Ceremony Read MoreThe 2023 general election will go down in history as probably the most contested yet controversial election in Nigeria. Unlike previous elections, it was a three-horse race involving two established …
This Cancer called Bigotry Read More
By: Olajide Oladokun Two recent events charted the course of this article. First, I stumbled on a thread on Twitter by an ex-OAUite, reminiscing on the good old days of …
Unionism and the Illusory Influence of Students’ Leaders Read More
An applicant has to be enrolled in, or must have graduated from, an African institution of higher learning. Or, be an African pursuing higher education outside the continent.
African Liberty Seeks Applications For Writing Fellowship Read MoreBy: Tijani Abdulkabeer Fact-check Elections, a newly established media platform with a niche in fact checking, on Saturday, trained journalists in Ibadan on the rudiments of fact checking especially as …
Fact-check Elections Trains UI Campus Journalists, Others on Fact-checking Read More