Davido Pens Down An Emotional Tribute To His Dead Photographer and Close Friend, Fortune Ateumunname Nigerian popstar, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has reacted to the death of his photographer, Fortune Ateumunname, who reportedly died from drowning at an undisclosed location in Lagos, on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Fortune until his death was... Continue Reading →
The hall is buzzing with electric tension. Voices murmur loudly with the occasional exclamation at a familiar face. On the stage, the microphones are being fixed while the members of the executive body run up and down the packed hall, barking orders and sometimes, the occasional expletive where necessary. Soon, music fills the air, a... Continue Reading →
It’s no longer news that the price of flour has gone up and while this is not the first commodity price that will skyrocket –seeing how the price of beans and rice has also increased – the effect of the hike in flour price on bread, a staple food among students, is a cause for... Continue Reading →
Baluba lions thrash Sultan Bello all to win UISU' competition Nnamdi Azikwe Hall, popularly called 'Baluba Lions' has emerged as the winner of the University of Ibadan Students’ Union football competition (male category). Nnamdi Azikwe on Friday 24th of September, defeated Sultan Bello 3:1 in the final match of the competition which took place at... Continue Reading →
UCJ UI LIFTS BAN ON ELECTORAL ACTIVITIES The Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan has lifted the ban on electoral activities. This was made known following a broadcast message shared and signed by the electoral committee for the 2021/2022 academic session on the WhatsApp Official group page of the union on Friday, 24th September... Continue Reading →
The endorsement of prospective officeholders is a common theme in Nigerian politics. Indeed, every Nigerian politician understands the importance of having some form of backing from political juggernauts to win an election. Gradually this is also becoming a trend in the University of Ibadan and it becomes even more prominent with the electoral season fully... Continue Reading →
One would begin to wonder why God chose to make rest expensive, that which we all need most in our lives. Perhaps, Steve Maraboli, the motivational speaker was right when he said, "You must learn to let go. Release the stress. You were never in control anyway". The importance of rest in human lives can... Continue Reading →
There are several benefits attributed to reading in general. However, there have been some misconceptions over time amongst readers - that fiction readers aren’t readers and that fiction readers are just a bunch of people wasting their time. Technically, their question is how does a story which isn't real, in any way benefit you? They... Continue Reading →
Dear Diary, Play me Fireboy's Gyration! It's that time of the semester. Second semester brings a truckload of activities with it. It's almost like school comes alive again and we all remember how to be young. University of Ibadan, generally, is a serious place where you actually have to study even to fail. The atmosphere... Continue Reading →
Even for the best of humans, recognition of their invaluable contributions through mere mention, presentation of plaques or organizing a banquet in their honour has always served one purpose – motivation. It is a civil way to say, Tuale; ride on baba; we dey feel you or any street lingo that shows admiration and gratitude.... Continue Reading →
The story of a man grieving his mistress, to the knowledge of his wife, made social media headlines last week. While many offered their two cents on the issue, advising the annoyed wife, the issue of grief is one that demands attention whether it's by an errant husband grieving his mistress or a child who... Continue Reading →
On the 13th of September, 2021, the Students' Union lifted the ban on campaign for the upcoming elections. Lately, WhatsApp pages and the walls of halls like the Independence Hall have been filled with various campaign posters and banners that publicize some of the contestants and the posts they are vying for. Now, this begs... Continue Reading →
Just as players in football clubs are bought and sold across clubs during transfer window sessions, the Nigerian political arena is gearing up for the 2023 elections and its players are jetting in and out of their political parties. However, the comparison of football clubs and political parties will not make much sense when the... Continue Reading →
I feel it kicking. In fact, I have felt its kick since the very first day with each kick hard and solid, as if to remind me of its presence, even though I can’t forget even if I tried. The rapid pounding of my heart alongside my anxiety-stricken face is all the reminder I need.... Continue Reading →
UI SU LIFTS BAN ON ELECTORAL ACTIVITIES The University of Ibadan has lifted the ban on electoral activities at the Students' Union level. This was made known in a broadcast message shared on one of the official WhatsApp group pages of the union on Monday, 13th September 2021. As stated in the broadcast message, the... Continue Reading →
Dear Diary, Sapa is a real real thing. This admission is not one that I make easily but shey you see this student life? It has its downsides. As an adult who's out of school, you'll be making all the money you need and maybe you'd have time to dabble into other side hustles. As... Continue Reading →
Zik v Tedder: The Baluba Lions won A New War On Thursday 9th September 2021, an interesting match ensued between the great Zik hall and the Tedder hall; in continuation of the inter halls football competition that started last week around few minutes past three. The match was very tough for the baluba lions were... Continue Reading →
Nicki Minaj, Lorde, and More Stars Absent From the 2021 MTV VMAs It was a star-studded night at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards show, jam-packed with celebs and their unforgettable fashion statements. However, some celebs were noticeably absent. Lorde was among the artists missing from the Sept. 12 award show. On Sept. 3, the... Continue Reading →
The inter-faculty football competition organized by the Sports Council kicks off The competition began on the 11th of September and is expected to feature all the faculties in the University of Ibadan. At the opening match, eight matches were played. The Faculty of Law football team walloped the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine to a game... Continue Reading →
“Chizzy, you are a shameless pig!” I screamed from the back of my throat. And yes, my husband, Chizzy, is the sleaziest pig you would find on the streets of Lagos. What else would you use to describe someone who does such a foolish act as sleeping with our neighbor's housemaid? Or flirting with the... Continue Reading →
As students, we know what a strike means and the effect it has on our lives, especially our academic life. A week ago, the Academic Staff Union of Universities threatened to go on an indefinite strike after the Federal Government failed to implement the agreed University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS). In one year, this... Continue Reading →
The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic changed many things for the world—limited travel, compulsory nose masks, hand sanitisers, lockdowns, and restricted movement. For months, scientists worldwide battled with this stubborn virus, trying to devise something- a cure, a vaccine- anything to keep the virus at bay as it claimed many lives. Soon enough, a vaccine... Continue Reading →
With an exciting and thrilling tagline - "The King is back/ Laburu is coming", Kemi Adetiba's nationwide hit drama, The King of Boys, returned some weeks ago as a Netflix original limited series, making history as the first Nigerian Netflix original TV show. The plot picks up and takes the baton from the hook of... Continue Reading →
Dear Diary, Here is a question I never thought I'd ever have to ask but how do you cope with loss? How do you deal with it? The internet is a crazy place filled with crazy people but if you take the time to try and get to know some of them, quite a several... Continue Reading →
You must have heard the saying that "only a man can be the head of a home because having two heads will create a two-headed monster", It is obvious that the proponents of the saying have not seen Brittany and Abby Hensel; who - mind you- are not monsters. Born on March 7, 1990, in... Continue Reading →
UI SU Football league: Baluba Lions mops the floor with Kuti football team The Kuti Hall of residence football team was defeated 2-1 by Nnamdi Azikwe Hall of residence football team, the Baluba lions. The face-off, which took place at the famous SUB pitch saw Zik hall emerge victorious over Kuti football team, which Zikites... Continue Reading →
Tiwa Savage Bids Farewell to Her Father in Grand Style In the early hours of July 19th, Nigerian pop star, Tiwatope Savage took to her Instagram page to announce the peaceful transition of her father. While eulogizing the deceased, she described the death as a numb and tough one for her. According to her, he... Continue Reading →
COVID-19: Should UI Make the Vaccination Compulsory for All Her Students? With the incursion of the Delta strain of the COVID-19 virus, it is no surprise that the learning system that was physical for a few weeks was reverted to the virtual system with the Faculty of Law going completely virtual. The development of this... Continue Reading →
How did I end up here? Do I even belong here? Jordan watched with utter shock and trepidation as erring members of society's necks were fed to the blade, blood splattering on the floor. His heart kept pounding in his chest as if it would break out of his rib cage. Three years ago, he... Continue Reading →
Dear Diary, It's been a sweet sweet week. Updates on my academic life - So far, my reading game seems to be getting back on track. I left school for a much better and serene environment. You should know by now that I don't like stress. My reading game isn't back but we are almost... Continue Reading →
In the early hours of April 21, 1926, the longest-reigning monarch was born and recently celebrated her 95th birthday a few months ago. The Queen of England is truly a sight to behold as, despite her old age, she remains active and fully involved in a number of activities, one of which strangely but commendably... Continue Reading →
GLOBAL RANKING BODY NAMES UI NUMBER ONE IN NIGERIA, PROFESSOR RANKED BEST SCIENTIST IN THE UNIVERSITY Recently, the University of Ibadan was ranked as the number one university in Nigeria. This stride came with a crown as one of the University dons, Professor Ebenezer Olatunde Farombi, was also ranked as the best scientist in the... Continue Reading →
The question of the legality of abortion has been a source of rumble among people of different climes from time immemorial. While some hold the notion that a woman's right to choosing what happens to her body is not the state's business, others believe an unborn child is equally a human worthy of the right... Continue Reading →
Crazy things happen every day under the sun but with each new day, we retain our surprise and shock at the things that happen especially within people's relationships and marriages. At first, it was the hilarious yet dangerously frightening tale of psychopathic exes who refuse to leave without taking a pound of flesh or a... Continue Reading →
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