By: Ojediran Temitayo (Herald)

MENTOR OF THE WEEK: SAMUEL BOLUWATIFE (TEEFEH`S BITE)

Can we meet you?

My name is Boluwatife Samuel, a student of the prestigious University of Ibadan, from the department of Health Education, Faculty of Education, 300level. I am an entrepreneur, I bake all types of cakes and pastries

You bake cake while away from school or what?

I bake cake while in school.

How do you cope with classes and baking?

That`s a big question. Well, I go to class in the morning/ afternoon, then bake at night and weekends. It has not been easy though.

Does your brand supply outside of UI or just within the confines of UI?

Yeah, I supply outside of UI and not just within UI, sometimes outside the state.

How do you thrive these days where we have many people into baking, catering and the likes, how do you make your sales?

Hmmmmm, this is like saying having many people selling the same thing at the market. well, we all have different customers and also, the quality of your product will speak for you. Back to the question, I sell cupcakes around school in which I also employ students that help sell at different faculties. So, I make sales daily, no matter how little it is.

This is really inspiring, you are making money and as well creating job opportunities for students who can as well earn by helping to sell cupcakes

Yeah, Exactly.That`s the goal, to create job opportunities for students.

How can students reach you, in case they want to buy or work?

They can always reach me via the followings: Whatsapp- 08138538209, Instagram- Teefehs_bite Facebook: Teefehs Bites. Email: teefehsbites@gmail.com.

Do you offer training services for students in case they want to learn?

Yes, I do offer training and at a discounted price for students.

Is it advisable for freshers to go into entrepreneurship, if yes, how can they do it without it affecting their primary objective on campus?

Well, a fresher can go into entrepreneurship, but it depends on the type of entrepreneurship they are going into. I won`t personally advice a fresher to go into baking, because it`s time consuming. But works like, hair dressing, make-up, wears sales and the likes can be easily merged with academics. In short, freshers should just find a work that won`t be time consuming so it won`t affect their primary assignment here on campus.

What Challenges do you face as a student entrepreneur?

One major challenge I`m having is finding time for myself. You know, thinking about business and education at the same time is a lot already, now finding time to take care of one self is like an additional burden.

What actually keeps you going despite all odds?

Well, where I`m coming from my family, keeps me going.

Give us your parting shot/advice for Freshers and student entrepreneur

Well, to the fresher`s , that idea that`s coming to your head, embrace it, that might be the golden ticket that will take you to good places you never imagined yourself to be. And to student entrepreneurs, it is important to keep going even when you feel like quitting the business, just think of what made you start at first, think about the effort and plan you have put into that business, every business has a time of storm, but it will surely pass, please don`t quit.

Thank you very much

Thank you for giving me the opportunity.

By Seilat Olaide

School could be an instrument of neglecting a good health because of the stress, and workloads that comes with being a student. In the process of striving for good grades and meeting up with school expectations, many students tends to neglect their health by skipping meals, taking unhealthy meals and keeping up with poor hygiene. However, students can prevent these negligence by creating a balance between academics and sound health.Health is wealth and this wealth shouldn’t be taken with levity to avoid deterioration that will directly affect academic performance. In order to maintain good health the following should be followed in school to promote good healthy state.Eat variety of nutritionSticking to a particular nutrition will mainly cause problem to the health, there are varieties of nutrition which human must consume to foster a balanced diet, and from a balance diet the body will acquire necessary nutrient to keep it healthy and nourished. Taking little nutrition due to academic stress causes more stress to the body and the brain, ones daily meal selection should include protein, carbohydrates, minerals and salt, fruits and vegetables.Avoid Skipping MealsThe temptation to skip meals comes from various circumstances ranging from economizing ones financial asset to fulfill other preferences to rushing to meet up with classes, these can lead to hunger and results in a break down. To prevent this, one need to ensure each daily meals are met even if times only allow snacking.Drink waterGetting hydrated to prevent stress promotes good blood circulation and also prevents one from shock. Maintenance of good health is beyond taking good and varieties of nutrition, it also requires staying hydrated so that necessary food taken will be broken down easily and blood circulation will be properly enhanced in the body. Student should ensure they drink water always truthfully stress is not their likes.Avoidance of too much caffeineStudents tends to use caffeine to hold their sleep so as to cover reading and other academic preparation, this turn out to be a reliance and addictive act when they are unable to prepare for test during the day. The usage of caffeine causes damages to the body which seems like putting ones health in detriment of being successful academically, these could later seek for more financial and physical attention than what’s expected. Furthermore, it can affect ones sleeping pattern and ability to focus. It also affects cleansing of bodily waste products RelaxAfter a stressful day there should be room for relaxation which refreshes the body back to normal functional state, too much work without rest will distort the whole body system and lead to frustration, anxiety, lack of organization and confusion, the body needs some rest to function well again this gives it the ability to restore lost energy, strength and focusIt could be a little uneasy fulfilling these tips on how to maintain a good health in school following inadequate time meeting up with necessary expectations. The primary aim of being in school is to study this primary aim might not be acquired efficiently if ones health is neglected, buying to the word ” health is wealth” should give a sense of priority to ones health during the course of academic pursue.

By: The scribe

The new members of the Arts and Social Science Education Press Organization were orientated on Friday, 4th November, 2022. The orientation which was held on the Google Meet platform.

The facilitator of the program, Ìbùkúnolúwa Dada (UCJ UI PRESIDENT) spoke about the qualities of a Campus Journalist, he said a campus Journalist must be impartial and fair.

He laid emphasis on the fact that a campus Journalist must be aware of happenings in his/her environment as the sole aim of Journalism is to disseminate meaningful information to members of the public society.

A question was asked on how campus journalist can relate with student politicians. Mr Ìbùkúnolúwa Dada answered by referring to the UCJ constitution that campus journalist should relate with student politicians in a way in which there won’t be any conflict of interest, any involvement that will bring about conflict of interest should be avoided.

Another question was asked on how to balance campus journalism with academic. The UCJ president responded by saying the ability to organize oneself and embracing the core of time management is the way out, as journalism is very demanding and tasking. He made reference to the 2018/2019 UCJ UI President, Mr. Martins Isaac who graduated with a first class alongside his vice president.

In attendance during the orientation program were the new members, the Assesa Press Editor – In – Chief, Ojediran Temitayo John, the UCJ UI President, Ìbùkúnolúwa Dada, Assesa Press members.

By: Blessing Opeyemi

The Gender Mainstreaming Office of the University of Ibadan, represented by Dr. Stella Odiaka sensitized the freshmen of the faculty of education during the 2021/2022 academic session faculty orientation program held on the 4th of November, 2022.

The office is headed by Professor. Olapeju Aiyelagbe is saddled with duty of handling issues of gender and sexual harassment in the university environment. It has a goal to prepare a gender policy for the University of Ibadan. The Gender Policy shall apply to, all staff of the University, all students of the University, all contractors of and service providers, all visitors to the University and other groups of persons in the University, including but not limited to children, wards, and other dependants of staff.

The freshmen were instructed not to overlook any acts or instances of sexual harassment whether it be from fellow students or lecturers. Sexual harassment affects the psyche of the person that is being harassed and it causes distractions because such student would not be able to get the illicit thoughts out of his or her mind and thus can not concentrate on studies.

The Sexual Harassment policy of the University and the sexual harassment penalties set up by the school was read. Students were encouraged to always report every case of sexual Harassment and they should not be afraid to talk because they would be protected and not implicated. According to Dr Stella, “When you report any case to the gender mainstreaming office, we report the case to the Dean of students who in turn reports the case to the Student Disciplinary Committee (SDC)”.

Students have a big role to play in reporting cases of sexual harassment. This is why there are morally upright and responsible student who are spies in every department and level in the university environment who reports any traces or cases of sexual harassment to the Gender Mainstreaming Office.

The Gender Mainstreaming Office is located in Room 5, Student Affairs Complex; other members of the department include Dr. Yinka Egbokhare, Prof. Bola Adelore, Dr. Tolulope Gbadamosi – the Undergraduate Sub Dean of the faculty of Education -, Prof. Olapeju Aiyelagbe.

On a closing note, students are advised to be informed, speak out, and seek help. Numbers to reach out to in case of any sexual harassment are 08023415316, 08023387139, 08034891880.

The gender mainstreaming initiative of the University of Ibadan derives from the focus on gender equity which is strongly embedded within the framework of fundamental human rights and gender justice.

By: Herald

In a meeting summoned by the Head of Department, Prof. Fakeye, on the 3rd of November, 2022 at the language lab, the meeting which had in attendance the Association president and other excos, the members of the Departmental Consultative council and other parties involved.

You will recall that the past administration aborted the old constitution of ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION STUDENT ASSOCIATION, a new constitution was proposed but has not been fully enacted due to some reasons relating to acceptance of the constitution by the Congress.
The new constitution has been on hold and has not been fully effective.
The H.O.D opined that the association should reverse to status quo ante, i.e the usage of the former constitution while a due process of passing a constitution will be observed, the H.O.D advised that a new constitution review committee be set up to attend to all issues rising from the enactment of the new constitution.
He gave seven days for the nomination of members of the Review committee and another seven days for the parliament ( DCC) to screen the nominees and another 14 days for the total review of the constitution.
Paul Adenipekun(Secretary of the Constitution Review Committee) said everybody involved should see it as a work to the department and not a personal business.
Hon. Goodness also said love should be embraced among all stakeholders.
The meeting ended at exactly 2:11 pm.

THE REINSTALLMENT OF THE DCC

The reversal to the former constitution has given room for the Departmental Consultative Council to act. Prior to this time, the DCC has been scrapped on the basis of the new constitution which gave room for a larger body The Assesa Senate.However, on this note the Departmental Consultative Council will be in action in order to attend to the issues relating to the Constitution.The DCC will now be acting as the parliament pending the enactment of the new constitution which gave room for the ASSESA senate.

By: Temitayo OJEDIRAN

The Arts and Social Sciences Education, Departmental Consultative Council suspended Miss Promise Oshimyemi(Assesa Vice President) from attending any meeting that involves the DCC and the executives.

This suspension was triggered by an unparliamentary actions displayed by madam Vice President in a meeting which took place on the 9th March, 2022 at the faculty premises.

Prior to the suspension, Madam Vice President and DCC chairperson (Hon. Ijaiya Romola) had an intensed exchange of words on the subject (if the DCC should approve her own budget or should involve the Executives)
DCC chairperson (Hon Romola) opined that the DCC should be able to present and approved her budget while Madam Vice President (Miss Promise) disagreed and said there should be a form of check and balance, the DCC can’t present their budget and still be the one to approve it.

Hon Romola reacted by saying madam Vice President could only show her rudeness because she has been granted permission to speak in the sitting , she further said Madam Vice President would be suspended from every other Departmental Consultative Council Sitting till the DCC is dissolved..

However, Honourable Timi (300l Constituency) appeased to Madam Vice President (Miss Promise) to please respect the Constitution and the power vested on the DCC chairperson.

Madam Vice President said the DCC chairperson should as well respect her as the Vp because she also has powers vested in her, “I will like to take my leave because I can’t be in a meeting where I would not be allowed to speak moreso I’m not supposed to be in this meeting, President only sent me to represent her in the meeting with the staff adviser and not this”
After seeking for permission to leave the meeting , madam Vice President was not granted permission to leave, she then walked out of the meeting.

While reacting, Honourable Ogunmefun Samuel( 200l Constituency) Said Madam Vice President should not go unpunished, he suggested various punishments such as letter of apology, suspension because she was rude not just to the DCC chairperson but to the legislative arm of the department( DCC) he therefore described her actions as unparliamentary.

Honourable Timi( 300l Constituency)also said it is unparliamentary and he believed what happened between the chairperson and Madam Vice President is beyond what was displayed here and that there may be some personal issues attached to the exchange of words that happened between the DCC chairperson and Vice President.

The DCC therefore suspends Madam Vice President from attending any meeting between the DCC and Assesa Executives, and Madam Vice President must also submit an apology letter to both the DCC and the DCC chairperson.

In attendance include: Hon Success (100l constituency) Hon Samuel Ogunmefun (200l Constituency) Hon Timi ( 300l Constituency), Hon Abimbola(400l constituency) and Hon Romola Ijaya(DCC chairperson).

DEAR NEW INTAKES, NOW THAT YOU ARE HERE…

The journey you embarked on two, three, four years ago has at last brought you to a deserving bus-stop; for series of others whom you set out on this same journey, they were left out and eaten up by the ravages of the road. Indeed, many were called but few were at last chosen which brings out the fact that having your dear letters engraved in the admission books of the premier university is all down to being privileged. Take note that I indeed recognize all kinds of effort you did put together to have made it all the way, but you will concur that GRACE is what crowns it all.

The 15th day of February, 2022 marked your official initiation to the “First and Best” University of the countryand to have made it all the way here is a clear mark that you truly deserve to be on this soil. The university which your heart has fell in love with which got you beautifully dragged here is at full arms to accept you – its new occupants and shower you with every beauty you mostly deserve. Rejoice, for what you truly seek, you shall claim it in numerous gifts. I mean, the knowledge and in-depth of it you look out for, here is the perfect environment to inhale it all across your dear mind.

Now that you are here, having experience series of delays amidst your route, the wait and buried moments surely worth the sacrifice. You’ve been gifted with a university which is widely known for a base that produces intellectuals, I hope you are prepared to learn, unlearn and relearn during the transformation process because by the end of this new journey, you will never remain the same again. Seeing your smiley faces wrapped under the cloaks of “at last” expressions, it sends down assurance down my spine that you are indeed ready for this new task.

Shall we begin? Sure. Take this not as an orientation but as just a piece of words to reshape your thoughts concerning the new world you’ve find yourself in. I won’t want to create a room of fright in the corners of your heart by saying this is an institution where the mighty falls. Yeah, it is a very different ground here where you need all you can (legit means) to battle it out. You are not in competition with anyone nor in a race with your course mates, the only mission you have here is surpassing your best each and every moment. There is the necessity of you to be wise and smart coupled with your intellects. Your dear God is there for you to cry unto, never you forget your Creator in this journey.

A very challenging situation for new intakes has always being the ability to adapt to the university’s environment and understand how activities run here. A mind that flows 100% actively is needed for you to learn how to understand the flow of the new atmosphere, try not to assume you know it all enough, make sure you induce calmness, take time to espy a view of what the university’s customs and traditions are and try to ask questions. Walk up to people who have felt the hot and cold of these environs for proper directions once the need arises. Even when it’s something you are aware of, you can still ask questions about it, perhaps you might learn a different and better way to approach it.

Finding you feet in the University of Ibadan proves that you surely deserve it and possess the merit of such, what the university prepare to add therein is just development. Don’t act too smart, I know you are the best in your respective secondary schools, I am aware you scored the highest in your JAMB across your region, I surely attest that you defeated the mighty Post-UTME; WELL DONE, but as from now on it’s all a new system. Don’t be deceived by the thought that you can bank on your personal knowledge to fight it all. See yourself as a new being who has nothing to show, create a new folder in your mind for the new lessons you are set to learn, trust me, they are entirely new.

Across the country, the only institution where you still have to read to fail is the University of Ibadan. There is a huge difference between reading and reading. The two ‘reading’ might look alike, sound as the same or even project same dictionary meaning but they are relatively different. Some people read blindly forgetting to take note of important areas while we have ones who read smartly enough to take note of the essentials and key concepts of the course they are studying. You need to crave for the indulgence of intelligence which helps you to read and take note of key areas, it will also enhance a mind that understands how the course lecturer model and style is.

More emphases have been placed on the ability of being smart. It’s not meant to be an overstatement but the University of Ibadan is a world created for those who are smart enough and that acts as careful as possible. It has been found that people who scale high academically in the university are those who are genuinely filled yet act as though they know nothing. What this implies is that you don’t see yourself as being aware of it all or you’ve acquire all you need to get an ‘A’ in a course, always seek for more and ask for more, therein lies the key to ‘A’s. Nothing is guaranteed, you work for the results, be it a green or red result. Also, fill yourself with the companion of the wise and those who know more than you do, you learn to be proactive and productive in such manner.

Set your goals as of now so that you know what’s at stake; learn the ways and approach to achieving it and be aware of the efforts to inject in. It is necessary you build a solid foundation for yourself, it’s easy to mount on that way than making a run on a weak buildup. Welcome to the world of intellectuals, welcome to the best ranked university of the country, I hope you make a wise use of this wonderful opportunity fate has placed in your hands.

The previous administration of the Arts and Social Sciences Education Student Association University of Ibadan; the Vitality Team has handed over to new executives elected in the last departmental election. The handing over ceremony was held on Friday, 21st January 2022 at A204/A205, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan.

The handing over ceremony started a few minutes past three o’clock in the afternoon. After the opening prayer, the outgoing President, Rebecca Amoko did a review of the last administration, it’s activities and achievements which includes the acquiring of a new patron, getting a signpost for the department, opening a departmental library and most importantly, winning the Dean’s Cup in the last football competition.

The Staff Adviser Dr. Samuel Babalola was in attendance and he commented on the achievements and tenacity of the Vitality Team; and essentially praised their abilities in seeking counsels before making decisions. Appreciating the outgoing administration, he advised the succeeding administration to build upon the greatness that has been laid down by the preceding administration.
The Staff Adviser directed the newly elected executives in taking the Oath of Office and welcomed the Adetoun-led administration into their new executive offices.

The outgoing President in admonishing the newly sworn-in executives said it is not easy to stir the affairs of the department but the newly sworn-in executives should always remember the promises and plans they made in their manifestoes and make efforts in turning them into actions.

Furthermore, she said that it is not possible to fulfill all plans in the manifestoes because even she herself was only able to fulfill about 70% of her manifestoes. Most importantly, the ability to strike a balance between administration and personal life is paramount. Commenting on the administration as regards her gender, she said it was a bit perplexing for her to administer the members of the cabinet excellently but she hopes the new president would be able to steer new waters.

Williams Sekinat, the erstwhile Vice president of the department reinforced the importance of unity among the executives. Also, in having a good relationship with the Departmental Consultative Council (DCC), she suggested that the executives should make sure their expenses never exceed the budgets of the department.

Other people in attendance were other members of the previous and new administration, Press persons and some students of the department as observers.

By: The Scribe & Josephine Awomodu

“The most important responsibility we have as journalists is to question those who are in power. I honestly believe that.” – Jorge Ramos

Background

Within the shores of the political activities that were displayed few weeks ago, it was recorded that the fill of series of positions been unopposed represents the apathetic behavior that has now settled its claws into the atmosphere of the university. Owing to this, individuals have been searching for clarifications on why things have  turn out this way and why the political contest is decorated by series of sole aspirant vying for a post. Notably, there have been recent talks that the Press promotes apathy through the manner it strictly wield aspirants during the course of Press nights, that the dramas and displays of such is enough to chase the thought of vying for a post off one’s mind. Is this actually a fact or just an attempt to black fade Press nights?

Vox Pop

To better have a clear picture of what majority of student feel, a short question was administered. The replies to the question – ‘There are talks that the press influences political apathy through press nights. What is your take on this?’ are as follows;

“Yes I know of a Sociologist who when he was asked to run for a post, he humbly declined…why? ”No be me go do press night”. So to answer your question, yes it induces apathy in those students who might want to contest for political posts. But for voters during election I don’t think press night counts much anymore because they see press night as where an association that has been dormant and irrelevant for most of the session comes out to bare their fangs at their political candidates.” ­- Seun Olurin, Political science 200l

“I am neutral. It depends largely on the support you have. No pressman can shift the support you have because you couldn’t answer questions or something. The press night is just for them to go over your plans and stuff. It’s just for them to come and criticize your plans and tell you the things that they think cannot be achieved. The press influences the people’s decision when the support for the candidate is not strong and they don’t influence when the support is strong. It all depends on the support of the candidate.” – Favour Olugbade, Educational Management

“If their activities are professionally carried out, then I feel students shouldn’t be discouraged to engage in politics, but if otherwise it would bring in political apathy.” – Anonymous, Educational Management, 200l

“Dislike for the press – because they have a poor impression of the press, some people do not seek elective positions, they believe that the press night will be used by journalists to criticize them, making them appear unqualified for the office they seek. Fear of the press – some who are striving but without viable strategies, on the other hand, would prefer to stay back because the press would reveal their ineptitude.” ­– Isaac Boluwatife, Arts and Social Science Edu, 200l

“I feel the press night is meant to just access the candidate to test their performance and readiness, and if this is still in practice I don’t think press nights or press is not making people run for post, I don’t think its making sense. If there were to be no press night, we’ll only be seeing people coming with an agenda sweet to hearing but not achievable.” – Ayinde Toheeb, Sociology, 100l

Overtime, the political scenario has always being a top-notch battle between individuals who either thirst to acclaim the power it featured or to the core sense of humanity (to serve). Either way, individuals have always put in all efforts to surpass their counterparts in the race to emerge victorious. Activities of this shape have been accustomed with the need and right to contest for any political position of choice which connotes the engagement in politics thereby removing any trace of political apathy. Of recent, we’ve experience a situation whereby key positions are been battled out for unopposed or even seeing no one coming to contest for a particular post in some cases.

It was revealed that members of the public are of the opinion that Press night is a major contributor to political apathy. Some boldly claim that to contest for a position, the first thing that comes to the mind of aspirants is how to face and handle press night. We have the other party that feels the press night is just an avenue to put aspirants into pressure and make them suffer for just aspiring for a position. Actually, to every fact stated therein there will be reasons which are very evident – that; ASPIRANTS ARE SCARED OF FACING JOURNALISTS or simply put THEY ARE AFRAID TO DEFEND THEIR PLANS.

Let’s set aside confusions so as to put misconception off the books and set the facts right. Firstly, the role of Journalists is to serve as the mouth piece of the people by voicing out opinions and stating the public interests in matters that concerns them. These clearly defines the notion that the Press is all into efforts of ensuring the betterment of the public and making sure their rights are not being swept off. The public needs to note that the Press possesses a very powerful tool of putting the political holders into action when they refuse to or neglect such duty. The Press is simply the people’s popular voice.

Secondly, as a watchdog, the Press put a close watch on the activities of political holders so as to make them aware that their daily moves are under surveillance and also to place the sense and reminder of accountability in their minds. This way, the Press gets to remind them of their duties and promises, then make a warning to anyone who seems to have neglected, set aside or consciously and unconsciously forgot his plans. The presence and existence of the Fourth Estate has brought about the need to ensure these political office holders are well accountable of their positions. This is a stance that exists both at the center stage and in the student world.

Thirdly, the Fourth Estate or Press or Journalists serve the people to disseminate timely and essential information. These information as stated are ones that the public need to be aware of, these are done through news, features and the likes. Also, they affect people to think rational on matters arising in the society by bringing to them some fallouts and trending issues and then foreshadow what might occur later on. This is a notion that set to prepare the minds of the people towards any change. The press is also entrusted with the notion of uncovering the truth by revealing the hiding skeleton through a well citied investigative journalism. These are significantly paramount to the wellbeing of the entire society.

So, saying the Press body promotes political apathy through exercising its role of uncovering facts and ensuring the entire public is well represented by a responsible and capable individual (through scrutinizing plans of such candidate) is something that connotes misconception. Primarily, press nights are laid to achieve key objectives of exposing the ineptitude of the candidates, ensuring the plans of such are feasible and trying to know whether the individual is capable and knowledgeable of handling such position. Having a responsible candidate is not just about the individual being famous or good-looking; it goes beyond such personal fragmentations.

The press body is categorically known to be a friend and messenger of the entire public. The press is even a mutual friend to aspirants and political holders only when they know of what they claim to hold, once they fail in their duties or aren’t aware of their duties, troubles will surely rise, there will be the clash of words, and because the lines of the Press are always direct and instrumental, they (aspirants) feel intimidated. Actually, to enhance and ensure the right ownership of political positions by those who are qualified and responsible, there will be clash between the Press and aspirants. All these are centered upon to ensure we have a well-to-act and responsive tenant of political roles.

On Press night promoting political apathy, the misconception perceived here is sadden. It must be noted that press night exists so as to scrutinize the plans of aspirants and mark out the feasible and unfeasible plans. Also meant to ensure the aspirant is contesting for the post for a reasonable reason as about 80% of them aspire for post all in the name of recognition. Imagine having an aspirant who doesn’t even know his constitutional duties and can’t even defend his plans and clearly explain how he will achieve such. By criticizing someone of this, problem rises, then misconception arises that the Press is injecting pressures.

Aspirants should note that Press night is never a ground to battle words. You tend to see someone frowning faces or refusing to answer questions pushed to him, just imagine. As stated earlier, everyone is all in the motion to ensure proper and responsible representation. Press night is never a battle ground or tug of words between Pressmen and aspirants. The idea of coming to Press nights to throw a faceoff with Press men should not be encouraged. Aspirants should also ensure they are contesting for a good reason, posses a feasible plan and just appear friendly before the Press to boldly defend what they claim to achieve. So simple as A B C.

The Fourth Estate is a friend to all and enemy to none. The Press is shouldered with the need to ensure accountability and right representation, when these are not in place, fight surfaces. The Press do not in any way promote political apathy.

“A key purpose of journalism is to provide an adversarial check on those who wield the greatest power by shining a light on what they do in the dark, and informing the public about those acts.” – Glean Greenwald

By: OJEDIRAN TEMITAYO(HERALD)&BLESSING OPEYEMI

Good afternoon Miss Adetoun and Congratulations on your victory in the recent ASSESA election as the president elect.

 Good afternoon. Thank you very much

How did you feel when you were declared winner of the election?

 It felt surreal. It took me time to actually grasp what had just happened. I mean it was a tough one. Although I know so much about leadership and the problem wasn’t about leadership, it was that I’ve never been involved in the politics of the department. It was always like I’m a novice- talking to people, they’ll ask what experience do I have because they can’t give me the department to test run. Although I don’t have political experience, I put myself out there and talk about the things I’ve done for the department. It took me some days to come to the realization that I’ve actually won the election and so far, it’s been a good experience. It’s like the confirmation I was seeking. If someone had asked if I would go for any political post when I was in my first year, I would have said no because I was more of the bookie, career kind.

So, what led to the aspiration?

 It was after I realized my reason of being in the department and  how much I loved my course. It was more or less like I was the only one seeing things they way I was seeing it(even in my small group). Most of us have this thinking that we would end up being teachers because we’re in the Faculty of education, it was a cycle and I was already exposed to something else and I felt the gap between Assesaites and opportunities. We don’t know the values we have as educators. As Assesaites we are here and we need to make the most of what we have. I joined Campus Labs as an intern and I’ve networked and learnt a lot. I know people who have a degree in education and are doing very well. I saw the need to expose people to things-those that are willing to catch up with these things. This is what birthed my idea; the need to be in a political post, work with like minds to redefine why we are here. It’s not something we can exhaust in an administration; it’s something we continue in exposing people to opportunities and how to really make things happen.

On the day of the election, did you see the winning coming?

 Before I had an opponent, I knew it was an unopposed win. When I later had an opponent I knew it was a 50-50 for me while keeping an open mind. I’ve come to realize that politics in UI isn’t about having great content or being the best candidate. On the election day, something kept telling me the first set of people who voted didn’t vote for me but I had peace that day. I’m a writer and I had  jobs to do that day, so I had to leave the faculty, then back again. People kept coming to me to tell me I would win and I tried to keep smiling knowing fully well that it was a 50-50 for me.

What did you think made you win the election?

I don’t even know because at first, I thought it was the press night and screening results but later I realized it was not everybody that saw it. I really do not know but I had a small committee and I tried to reach as many 200 and 100 level students as possible. I knew the 400 levels are not always around to vote and even the 300 level votes was divided. I was not fully able to penetrate the 200 level but I was able to penetrate the 100 level -from tutorials, I knew most of them and I already told them I’ll be going for a political post before the ban was lifted- and that helped.

 Election has come and gone; now the work is here. We’ll like to know what your fear is as regards the cabinet you’ll be presiding. We believe after the results of the election, you would have sat and thought through how you would preside and what might be a challenge.

 The fear that keeps coming to my mind every time I think about it is how to preside over the cabinet. I like working in a team over working alone. The other executives have their own plans and how I would successfully merge everything and make sure every single person is working maximally without clash of power/position. We’ve had a meeting and it’s one thing to talk at the student level and it’s another to be a supervisor. If there’s any glitch or lack, it will reflect and bounce back on the president. The best way I’ve come up with is having a formal physical meeting where I get to know each persons and their temperaments. One thing i noticed in the previous administration is that not every executive worked maximally and it reflected. I believe in short term plans and task delegation. Also, building good relationships with them and not allowing that interfere with the administration.

Okay. Asides having physical meetings with them, hypothetically,  if there’s an executive who isn’t doing what he/she is supposed to do, how will you handle it? Knowing full well that some of the executives might perform below par which might affect the administration.

 The first thing I’ll do in this inevitable situation is address the situation by talking to them. If this persists, maybe I’ll talk to their friends to talk to them. Some of them might still be adamant. Calling a formal meeting, addressing it directly in the presence of other executives or doing it backstage to make them buckle up and come back on track. Talking to the DCC is the best and last option after all options have been exhausted because some take issues serious only when external forces interfere. Talking to the appropriate body is like the best option because it will tell in a way on the administration and it would be said that the president can’t handle her team.

Well, we pray God gives you the wisdom to handle such situations whenever they arise. Two sessions ago, the DCC then suspended some executives because of some issues while no executive was suspended in the last administration. Critically examining both administrations, do you have any comments about their efficiency, in all honesty?

 From what I can remember although I’m not 100% sure, the previous administration did more than this current one. Taking a lot into consideration although I didn’t know some of the previous administration executives were suspended.

The previous administration was on its toes and they had a number of achievements in the department (the press board, the secretariat) and even in the midst of the suspension, they still function. What People want is the ability to deliver, to serve after their votes has been given. The next question therefore is between the interest of the executives and Assesaites, which do you prioritize?

 The interest of Assesaites.

Let’s rephrase this. If Assesaites wants a thing and the executives are saying the departmental  purse can’t afford it, what will you do?

 The first thing is as much as we want to prioritize the interest of Assesaites, we cannot ignore the fact that it has to be in line with what we can afford. We can probably make options, we need feedback from them and also carry them along. In that situation, except we source for funding which is not always guaranteed, we actually have to go with what we have on ground and also inform them. We don’t want a situation where they want A and get B without any explanation. Keeping them updated. Although you can’t please everybody, we will try to consult Assesaites before carrying out decisions.

 Do you think the current administration consults Assesaites before carrying out most of their decisions?

No

Alright. One of the things we hope new executives understand are that  issues that were not addressed in the previous administration being addressed and implemented in theirs.  Let’s quickly wrap this up. You said you want to expose Assesaites to career opportunities and altering their mentality towards their courses.  You have this idea, how do you want to actualize this?

Yes. The main channel I’ll be using is leveraging on where I work. We organise different events. I plan on organizing two events – physical and virtual- taking all things into consideration to talk to Assesaites about career opportunities. I’ll be inviting CampusLabs and other companies through the work relationship I have with my company’s CEO. These companies will be coming to expose us by bringing professionals, successful people who have degrees in education to facilitate the events. The virtual event setting is to help us embrace the future of work and also network with the facilitators. One thing I’ve learnt about graduates of education, especially teacher education, is that they give mentorship and this is because they know most people don’t know what they know.  Also, there are skills we need in the outside world which we won’t be taught in the classroom, these organisations would give you the training grounds and push you out. Making you know nothing is impossible. Also, surveys will be taken before and after the events, follow ups which would be done online to know how well Assesaites are fairing and know whenever help is needed. These things might seem impossible but I know they are possible, with consistency.

 That’s well said. If you assume office today, what is the first thing you’ll tackle?

 Now, we’re in the exam period and based on now, the first thing would be to provide past questions.

Let’s assume it’s the beginning of the session and people are resuming. In your plans, what is the first thing to achieve?

The first thing on my mind is to launch the GP calculator. You know I can’t just start with events, you have to set the pace first. The CGPA/ incorrect transcript is  an issue in the department. Even I have errors in my transcript, there are scholarships I should have applied for which I couldn’t meet the deadline.  Although academics is not the only reason why we are in UI, we need to know where we’re on, where we’re going to and how to work towards it.

You said a vital thing now about errors in transcripts. What do you intend to do about it now that you’re in the position of power?

I think I indicated it on my manifesto that although I’m not in total control of it, I intend on meeting that current HOD, Prof.Amosun and make enquiries if there’s anything students can do to speed the process. Let’s identify the problem. I’m not saying I’ll personally fund it but let’s know what the problem is. Is it a thing we would need volunteers to handle because I know they can’t allow students to handle it?  I intend to have this discussion with him because the CGPA issue has really affected Assesaites, including me. I really hope that would help.

Thank you.  As beautiful as these things are, we understand that you’re entering your final year and there would be school works with administrative works. How do you intend to manage your time knowing fully well that as students, academics comes before politics but also, you’ve made a commitment to Assesaites and you have to deliver optimally?

I understand that. One thing that has helped me so far in having school works and extra curricular activities is the use of To-do list. Prior to now, I only have my school works and  no pressure but joining CampusLabs had made me ruthless with my time. I try as much as possible to have a to do list, separating what’s important from what is urgent.  Making this administration work is important. Working with companies has really helped me and now that I’m assuming a big role, I’ve been relieved of some duties at work so as to help in my delivery. I pray God would help me.

Give us your parting words, what you would like to tell all Assesaites.

 I just want to tell Assesaites that irrespective of the level, I really hope we all come to the realisation of what we really want to do and the importance of the course we’re doing. My prayer is that this administration helps them and  moves them  closer in their career journey. Their coming to the UI, this department is not a mistake and whenever they remember this administration, they know it played a role and they made the best of their time in UI.

Thank you very much

 Thank you

By: Ojediran Temitayo

The handing over ceremony which took place yesterday 5th November 2021 at Room A313 faculty of Education had the presence of veteran Campus Journalists like Wale Olaogun, an award winning campus Journalist also Alawonde Theophilus and Kareem Shamsudeen.

At the handing over ceremony of the Arts and Social Sciences Education University of Ibadan Press, the new Editor-In-Chief, Ojediran Temitayo emphasized that the new Editorial board will try to sustain the legacy laid down by the past Editorial boards.

While giving a brief speech on how to become a successful Campus Journalist, the outgoing IndyHall press Editor-In-Chief Alawonde Theophilus said a Journalist must be consistent in writing as a Journalist is different from a writer, a writer depends on muse to write while a Journalist must write as it’s the duty of the Journalist. He also said the ethics of Journalism must be uphold, a Journalist should not allow personal issues had with someone affect/reflect in how he or she writes.

Mr Wale Olaogun, the current Nuesa Ui press Editor-In-Chief also gave a brief speech on the basics of Investigative Journalism, he highlighted few points on how the basics, he said a Journalist must hear from all the parties involved in an investigation and must not be bias, he also opined that a Journalist must provide evidences to whatever he or she has written.

Questions were asked by the members of Assesa Ui press and which the veteran Campus Journalists answered without stress.

The outgoing Editor-In-Chief of Assesa Press then called on the new Editorial board with Folarin Peace FPO as the News Editor 2, Blessing Opeyemi as News Editor 1, Fagbemi Joshua as Features Editor and Ojediran Temitayo as Editor in Chief.

The handing over ceremony ended in a grand style with taking of pictures and sharing of Item7.

Josephine Awomodu

EndSARS- Another Extension Of The Lagos State Judicial Panel Of Inquiry And Restitution: for victims of SARS related abuses and Lekki Toll Gate incidence

The tenure of the Lagos State Judicial Panel Of Inquiry And Restitution: for victims of SARS related abuses and Lekki toll gate incidence, has been extended by three months for the second time.
The chairman of the Panel and retired judge, Justice Doris Okuwobi, announced that the tenure of the Panel will now run until October 19 2021. The tenure was extended by three months as it was initially on April 27.
The Lagos State Judicial Panel Of Inquiry for #EndSARS related issues and Lekki toll gate incidence was established by the governor of Lagos state, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on October 27 2020, seven days after the Lekki massacre.
The panel was set up to assent to the Five-For-Five demands of the #EndSARS protesters for a period of six months. Alongside this, the panel was set up to look into abuses of security agencies, most especially the now disbanded SARS unit of the Nigeria police force.
The initial six months granted the panel to hear petitions was insufficient for the panel and subsequently, the panel was given an extension of three months. The initial six-month tenure expired on April 27, while the first 3-month extension was supposed to expire on July 19 but went on until June 29 when this new extension was announced.
In a bid to hear as many as petitions as possible before October 19, the panel says it will begin a prices called, “front-loading”. According to Justice Doris Okuwobi, “It is important that every petition or petitioner be given an equal duty of being heard and to achieve that task we have put in place amendment of front loading of the processes which will be more time-saving in terms of sitting and in terms of working outside the panel, Mrs Okuwobi, a retired judge, said. So, this will now take effect from the 2nd of August. It will determine the listing of fresh petitions which have not been opened.”
“The earlier you comply with the rules by front-loading, …we will then have cause to list fresh matters that can then come up before the panel. It is our appeal that petitioners in particular, who do not understand the process, seek advice on the front-loading. The rules are very clear, just. We want your evidence on the affidavit, evidence of your cases on affidavit.”
“What you have in petition just have to be put in place of an affidavit and sworn to the court, so the evidence of the witnesses. I’m sure petitioners are not going to have any difficulty with complying with the front-loading process. And all documents you want to present to the panel should come in ahead of the hearing of the petition and properly served on the respondents.”
The front-loading process means that the petitioners will state their petitions in writing and the panel will adopt it and begin cross-examination. Front-loading is a deviation from the usual panel session where petitioners orally recount their ordeals in the hands of security operatives before cross-examination from the state lawyers.

Burna Boy, Davido, Funke Akindele, Wizkid make Forbes Africa icons’ list.

Nigerian celebrities have been listed on Forbes ‘100 Icons from Africa.’ Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Omotola Ekeinde, Genevieve Nnaji, Funke Akindele-Bello, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Mr Eazi, among other Nigerians made the list.
Also, the Director General of the World Trade Organization, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala featured on the list. According to Forbes, the list was curated from Hollywood exports and Grammy artists to award-winning ideas that can save the world. It also stated that the list is a way of “celebrating those whose ideas, inventions, and influential role models have aided Africa’s growth over the last decade.”
Forbes on its official Twitter handle, @Forbesafrica, alongside the list wrote, “This is a way of celebrating those also with the award-winning ideas that had defined the African continent and influential role models that have spelt Africa’s growth over the last decade.”
Forbes described Burna Boy in the publication as one of the biggest and most successful African artists on this continent, While Genevieve was described as the trailblazer of Nollywood.

“My swag dey make girls fall for me” – BBNaija star, Laycon brags.

Big Brother Naija Season 5 winner, Olamilekan Agbeleshe popularly known as Laycon took to his social media page to brag about the effects of his swag on ladies. The rapper who released two singles, “Wagwan” and “Fall for me” took to his verified Twitter page to boast about how girls trip for him because of his badass style of dressing.
He further urged his fans to join him and brag about the high rate at which ladies fall for him because of his swag.

“Bob cut soap for us” – Singer, PSquare and others react as Bobrisky flaunts his billion naira account balance.

Nigerian musician Peter Okoye and some other social media users have reacted to Bobrisky’s bank account balance of almost N1 billion. This is coming after the popular controversial Crossdresser took to his Instagram account to flaunt the credit balance worth N500,000 he has received and the sum of the total money in his account was in nine zeros.
Bobrisky who’s grateful to God still claims to have more money in his other 3 accounts minus his other assets in his name. Well, this has caused the internet to break on his behalf as celebrities such as Peter of the defunct PSquare are gushing over his account balance.

@peterpsquare wrote “BoB is very Risky! Too much money”
@hoodboiquote wrote “Too much talk can make you lose it all”
@chiboy360dmw_ wrote “Stop all this now chill on a low ahhhh”
@eddy_is_king wrote “Stop tensioning us”
@t_a_n_t_a_n wrote “Bob cut soap for me”

Procrastination and your health
By Opeyemi Blessing

In the past few weeks, I’ve come to realize that the only thing the University of Ibadan emits is school work, work, work and more work. Personally, in the last few days, I’ve had workloads that could last me weeks doing them and of course I just have to find time in my very tight schedule to fix them right and most of the time, I don’t do them until the deadline horn comes blaring. I’m a whole lot of a procrastinator and so are you. Well, maybe not you you but you and this means hoarding school works till the deadline monster comes roaring. You either do them haphazardly, not do them at all or do give your possible best in the main time while it takes a toll on your health later. Well, health, they say, is wealth, so you have to be cautious; also, knowledge is power, means you have to be double cautious (school works are important) and what’s worth doing at all is worth doing well, which ultimately implies you have to be triple cautious.
Procrastination is a condition that has consequences on one’s mental and physical health and performance at school and in the workplace. In a 2007 study published in the Psychology Bulletin, psychologist Piers Steel defines procrastination as “a self-regulatory failure leading to poor performance and reduced wellbeing.” Notably, Steel further emphasizes that procrastination is common (80% to 90% of college-age students suffer from it at least some of the time) and something most people (95%) wish to overcome. In his recent book, The Procrastination Equation, Steel even argues that procrastination may now be on the rise as people increasingly turn to the immediate gratification made possible by information technologies and specifically, social media platforms.
While age and heightened responsibilities (e.g., the need to care for a family) do help most people eventually keep their procrastinating tendencies in check, for a small percentage of people, procrastination isn’t just a temporary or occasional problem but rather something that comes to structure their lives and ultimately limit their potential.
So, how dire is procrastination? Below are a few of the many negative impacts procrastination has been shown to have on our mental, physical wellbeing.
Mental Health: A 2010 study, appropriately titled, “I’ll Go to Therapy, Eventually,” found that procrastination and stress are connected. Indeed, the study found that high procrastination is linked to poorer mental health and fewer “mental health behaviours” (e.g., regularly taking time out to relax and recover from stress).
Physical Health: In addition to the well-documented link between procrastination and mental health, there is growing evidence that procrastination can impact one’s physical health. In a 2003 study, Fushia M. Sirois and colleagues found that procrastination was “related to poorer health, treatment delay, perceived stress, and fewer wellness behaviours.” While a range of health conditions are impacted by procrastination, Sirois and colleagues have discovered that some conditions may be especially impacted by the behaviour. In a 2015 study, she concluded that procrastination is a factor that can lead to hypertension and cardiovascular disease (HT/CVD) and further concluded that the “maladaptive coping” associated with procrastination also appears to exasperate the symptoms of HT/CVD.

Procrastination is like a deadly poison that’s tasty. The idea of it scares you but once you have a drink of it, to take a bow and drop it seem like a hard but not impossible task. Take responsibility today and shun procrastination. Keep your health safe and your head sane.

Home is no Home

By Karshams
You woke up. It had dawned fully. Surprised by the failure of alarm to wake you, you almost shouted ‘mummy’. You wanted to call your mum and accost her on why she didn’t wake you up for school. She knew you were the head prefect and occupying such position shouldn’t be greeted with late-coming. Then you remembered. Like a flash of lightning, reality mixed with dawn came on you. You were no longer home. You are away from home.
You stayed in a cubicle with other two students who had flung their beds across the room in disarray before you were awake. What is the name of this hall? You asked yourself. At that moment, you find it difficult to provide an answer. And this is not the right time to start racking your brain. You wanted to cry. You remembered how your mum would prepare your breakfast, how your dad would take you to school. But things were not the same any longer. You were away from home.
Suddenly, you remembered you had a lecture to attend. Your first lecture as it were. You cannot sit it out, you thought. You picked up a bucket and fetch some water. You rushed into the bathroom and almost rushed out instantly. The bathroom stinks of ammonia. Somehow, you managed to take your bath. You checked your wrist watch; it’s 20 minutes to the lecture. You didn’t bother to take breakfast. You then remembered when you had once boasted to your friends that you cannot miss breakfast for anything during your secondary school days. But you were no longer in secondary school, you were now a university fresher.
Reluctantly, you went for the lecture. You were surprised at the huge number of students in attendance. You cannot get a seat at the front, so you sat at the back despite suffering from myopia. You were unhappy. The lecturer came in and he started the lecture but you could hardly pick his words. He was old and you felt he should have retired. Those devils of academia! The students too were not helping matters. Those behind you, in front of you and at your back were murmuring. You almost laughed when a male student said he had asked a lady out, but her reply was that he should go and learn proper English and try again later.
The lecture ended. You were the first to leave the lecture theatre. You met a few of your course mates. They greeted you. With your countenance, they asked what was wrong. But you couldn’t tell them, so you said all’s well. You headed back to your hostel. Now you can remember the name, it’s KENNETH MELLANBY HALL. You began to get angry when you remembered your room mates had scattered the room before they left for lecture. They were unserious elements and you swore never to relate with them.
It was evening time. It was your mum’s call that woke you up from your day dream. Twilight had slowly descended. You picked the call. Your mum asked about the situation of things. You wanted to tell her so many things. But you stopped. You don’t want her to cry. ‘All’s well mum’, you said. She seemed happy. She told you to face your studies and call home if you need anything. You acquiesced.
The power supply was restored. The room had been neatly arranged. Your room mates had done the needful. Your eyes fell on an inscription pasted on the wall. Your room mates had written their academic targets for the semester. Those you thought were unserious elements. But you hadn’t written yours. You want to become a creative writer. You would need to set your targets. ‘The journey begins now’, you thundered. So many things would be learned away from home. You would read. You would make your parents proud, away from home.

^{FEMINISM AND ITS OPPOSITIONS}

By: Josmat Jerry

Overtime, we’ve witnessed some societal wrongs which were once thought to be norms of a well organized environment, talk about the killing of twins, the act of war like and so on. Actually, these ‘one time doctrines’ have in one way or the other projected more harm than good to the course of nature. As we live on in this 21st century, the ills of the society in aspect of inequality that exist between the male and female category (both young and old) still lives on. A lot still have the strong belief that the male category are of ‘more superior’ than the female category. But, isn’t this the origin of our societal problem?

A wide range of scenario plays on out there which are against the motion of feminism, why feel sad when you give birth to a baby girl? Why reason that a girl child brings forth no goodies to you just because she will be married off? Why treat a boy child better than a girl child? When you engage in some acts that against the image of gender equality, then you are opposing the stand of feminism. The presence of anti feminism is an unnoticed issue that lingers on within our environment which results in killing the potentials of females. These acts are wholly against the normalcy of a society that focuses on holistically development.

There exist countries where females aren’t considered to be leaders of a society, countries like Yemen, Pakistan, Chad, Syria, Mali, est., indirectly support the claim of inequality through the way they run their governance administration. As a matter of honor and respect, females are very much up to the task to lead and bring forth the required positive result in their own creativity. We all are greatly gifted, endowed and talented by the Creator; shouldn’t we all have equal chance to manifest these great potentials? Have females in one time or the other failed when called upon to take the lead role? Or is there any kind of proof or experiments that has been practicalised to act against the context of feminism?

A husband who is of negative attitude towards his wife’s success, one that thinks the role of a wife should be confined within the walls of the kitchen, a mind that proclaims the name ‘woman’ as one that deserves to be of second ‘always’, a man who sees himself as a boss in the domestic family thereby discarding the ideas and talks of his woman; all these various set of individuals are anti feminist. The role of the female gender to the drives and development of nature and the society is very much essential. With the presence of equality in place, there will be room to grab opportunities and manifest it all well.

Top unforgettable women like Marie Curie – the founder of the new science of radioactivity, Rosa Parks – a civil right activists, Emmeline Pankhurst – founded the Women’s Social and Political Union to campaign for the parliamentary vote for women, Ada Lovelace – a gifted mathematician and the first computer programmer, Margaret Thatcher – Britain’s first female prime minister, Mary Wollstonecraft – an English writer and philosopher who championed education and liberation for women, Eleanor of Aquitaine – one of the wealthiest women of the middle ages, Queen Victoria – one of UK’s most iconic monarchs and others.

Gender equality should be cordially addressed and approached with some in depth consideration as some folks practice anti feminism without consciously knowing they are all against its context and that of gender equality. Females are born the same manner males are, and the fact still remains that without a gender, another gender cannot live or succeed alone, that was why the Lord Almighty created a ‘partner’ for Adam and not a ‘servant’.

Hair Dyeing: A new order of beauty or a disorder to force beauty?

Beauty as a natural phenomenon creates the ground for self acceptance and literally commands attraction to the outer world. As it is within our dear hearts, we all adore beauty, pray for its presence within us and inwardly feel well presented to the world due to its possession in us. In it been a natural identity which acts not of force content, beauty spreads its wings all wide to every single being which surely gives the bold impression that we all possess the breaths of beauty.

To how much we believe all beings are gifted with a special appearance, the acceptance or rejection of this is a personal matter. Going back to the genesis of it all, man was created according to the image of the creator, the creator is beauty Himself as He is the one who creates beauty, so being of His image surely connotes that we are also of beauty, we are beautifully created in God’s image of beauty. Both the inward and outward look of man is created out of the pot and instruments of beauty.

Coming to the early years and middle ages, the acceptance of been beautifully created was of great percentage as the natural looks they behold were very much accepted.

We do not see artificially enhanced beauty back then, they happily gave a complete nod to how wonderfully made they were. As we move to the teen centuries, our forerunners began to gradually reject the natural beauty as the creation of man-made beauty enhancements began to surface, an example of this in the use of eye lashes (tiro). With this, the rise to the fall of natural beauty acceptance began to dramatize in our society.

Nowadays, beauty is far lost within our midst as all we see now are impression to force beauty upon oneself. Not that the real beauty gifted to us is totally lost or no more gifted to us but, the acceptance of old towards this gift is long lost in which all we parade, want and glorify now is how to reshape, reform and remake the natural beauty which is just an act to force beauty upon oneself. Lots of this we do in bleaching of skin, barbing of attractive hairstyles, eye lashes, superficial appearance in terms of cosmetics and hair dyeing.

Of a great importance to this context is why we will really dwell on hair dyeing. From the last decade to this time, its usage has been gradually increasing amidst the youth world and things exercised by the young group grow at a rapid rate to becoming widely acceptable as a norm. The picture of hair dyeing we formally had was the application of black dye to hair so as to make it appear darker and bold. But now, different colors of it we see as it’s now widely used by both male and female category.

The act of hair dyeing is what the current phase pictures as a new order of beauty. With this, they feel much acceptable by themselves and the society, they feel among and well fit in to their groups and they also feel they are gradually or fully matured. During the last festive period, lots of coloured hairs our eyes behold which is saddening and baffling. You tend to see a female cutting her hair to a low cut style or to an ‘obama’, ‘afro’, or ‘punk’ hairstyle so as to apply a coloured dye to part of the hair or the whole part of it. It’s quite heartbreaking that the effects of this on themselves they know not.

Let’s have an imaginary look on this, to actually have something that changes the colour of the hair and cleans off not (even when washed with water) until the hair is been cut off really tell of how strongly made the hair dye is. The only ingredient as strong and powerful as that is chemical. As much as we apply this hair dye to the hair, the chemicals stay there, breaths in its decomposition into the hair skull cells and gain entrance into the body systems. Without a healthy practitioner telling much of this, one should actually know that this process smells deadly and it’s a threat to the human body system together with its health status.

Studies have shown that hair dyeing can cause itching, skin irritation, redness, or swelling on the scalp or other sensitive areas of the face and neck.

When the hair dye chemicals make contact with eyes, it can lead to conjunctivitis, pink eye, inflammation and severe discomfort.

Also, asthma is one of the symptoms of a severe allergic reaction to hair dyes. Continued inflammation of the chemicals in hair dyes can lead to coughing, wheezing, lung inflammation, throat discomfort, and asthma attacks. Hair dyeing also leads to cancer as its chemicals contains compounds that is carcinogenic (cancer-causing).

We all are wonderfully made and beautifully created by the God of beauty Himself, the acceptance of this natural beauty is the acceptance of God while its rejection through the application of artificial beauty enhancements is the rejection of the creator in our lives.

INTERVIEW WITH THE ASSESA PRESIDENT

ASSESA PRESS: Good Morning, Can you introduce yourself?
ASSESA PRESIDENT: My Name is Amoko Rebecca. I am a 400l student of Arts and Social Sciences Education,Political Sciences option. I am also the president of Assesa.

ASSESA PRESS: How has it been so far in office? ASSESA PRESIDENT: It has not been easy but I am hopeful with God everything will go well as planned.
ASSESA PRESS: The mode of learning is different completely now, how are you coping with the new development?
ASSESA PRESIDENT: The new normal has been challenging. Power supply is very poor where I stay so I got a power bank, the network in my house is bad, I get a place where the network is strong so I don’t miss out.
ASSESA PRESS: Your tenure has started and you have spent couple of weeks in office. How many of your manifesto have you been able to achieve?
ASSESA PRESIDENT: Hmmmmm, None in my manifesto but there are other remarkable things not in my manifesto that have been carried out.
ASSESA PRESS: You can mention those things please
ASSESA PRESIDENT: We have organised some online Programmes that will help the fresh intakes succeed despite the challenges of the new normal. A whole lot of them find it challenging to cope with. These are what we have done:
Constantly orientate them on the fresher’s group.
We introduce them to their senior colleagues who guide them on the right courses to choose, because quite a number of them are choosing wrong combination of courses.
We also introduce them to mentors who are readily available to help them through any challenges they may be facing academically.
We also invited a first class student of the department to advise them on how to achieve academic success.
ASSESA PRESS: What is the cooperation Level of your other executives?
ASSESA PRESIDENT: I don’t want to talk about this. Thank You.
ASSESA PRESS: Assesaites are complaining about the mandatory Departmental dues, what are you planning to do about it?
ASSESA PRESIDENT: Thank you for this question. I will take my time to explain in details. The basic dues were made compulsory for all because it is an obligation of all member of the association and it has the backing of the department constitution.
There are reasons why other dues were made compulsory. Firstly the dinner dues was made compulsory for finalists so they can have an avenue to come together and have fun and have last moment of their first degree in university of Ibadan together so they can have good memories and smile when they remember.
Secondly, It was mandated for all freshers to pay for shirt because we need them to preach the gospel of the department as you know the department is a new department, so how can we do this when student wear the department T-shirt others get to know the department exist. Even some students are surprise when you tell them you are in Arts and Social Sciences Education because they are not aware. When they wear it even those outside UI get to know the department. We cant make it compulsory for stalites and finalists because they have all gone through the process of what I call preaching the gospel of the department through the T-shirt. Dinner was made compulsory for them because its an avenue for them to meet other student from other Unit and also mix with other levels because you know department is unique we hardly know ourselves. ASSESA PRESS: The students Union stated that only basic dues should be made compulsory. But you still make all dues compulsory for the fresh Assesaites. ASSESA PRESIDENT: We are giving them the grace to pay at most second week of second semester. Any student that doesn’t pay by then doesn’t want to pay not because they don’t have the funds, because the time frame is enough to gather the money. ASSESA PRESS: What are your major challenges running this tenure? ASSESA PRESIDENT: The major challenge is low turnout of tutors to teach the fresh intakes. The Academic Secretary and I have been working hard to get tutors but to no avail. Im using this opportunity beg stalites and finalists to be of help to the fresh intakes.
Also, the turnout in the payment of dues is very low.
ASSESA PRESS: Any advice for the fresh Assesaites?
ASSESA PRESIDENT: They should strive for the best in their academics regardless of the
Challenges they are facing as regards the virtual lectures.
ASSESA PRESS: Give us your parting shot.
ASSESA PRESIDENT: I want to thank all ASSESAITES who voted me as the 4th President of Assesa. I want the general Assesaites to know that I haven’t forgotten all my promises and will work tirelessly to achieve them. Thank you for having me.

NEW NORMAL AND THE PLIGHTS OF UITES.

Since the arrival of the August visitor in the world ‘UNCLE COVID-19’, every individual and nations of the world had adjusted in their ways of living. Been a global pandemic, its emergence have distorted the smooth running of activities in the world, various preventive measures has been put in place by the government to control the spread of the deadly virus and citizens of every country are being coerced to adhere strictly to the safety precautions.
Washing and sanitizing of the hands is the major preventive measure since it could be contracted easily through the hands. The use of face mask and temperature check is paramount at the point of entry at every social organization. The most important means of preventing the virus is to maintain social distance which led to virtual gathering to avoid contact with too many people.
In an attempt to curtail the continous spread of the virus, most higher institutions in Nigeria operate a virtual mode of learning which includes University of Ibadan. As much as this virtual learning is good to help curtail the spread of this deadly virus, it seems challenging to students which is of major concern and fear to Uites.
The high level of data consumption is the major that is been faced by students, there has been lamentation from students about how inconvenient the online classes had been, the amount spent on data coupled with the poor service has made learning difficult for most students.
Students find it difficult to partake in the online learning due to the poor network. imagine a situation whereby a student is unable to attend a class or could not hear what the lecturer is teaching due to the poor network. Meanwhile, it is nobody’s fault if you are unable to attend class as long as the lecturer is able to deliver his lecture.
Considering the increment intechnology fee paidby students, one would have thought that the management would help the students find means to subsize the amount for the purchase of data for learning, rather, we are here expecting the data that was promised us by the management.
The semester is running out and the hope of getting data from the management is been frustrated. Probably, it would be given to students after the session.
If the issue of data and poor service were to be the only problem encountered by students, it would have been better. Epileptic supply of power seems more challenging than the issue of data. The supply of power keeps getting worse on daily basis an it seems like students are deliberately set-up to ensure they fail by some combined forces.
In a situation whereby a student has five classes a day on zoom app, and such student has a power of 45% on his phone without any hope of getting his phone charged. How is he expected to attend all classes, not forgetting the fact that their is a teacher out there who care less about the challenges the student is facing, all he wants is for the student to be present in class.
It is no news that students of UI are accomodated in the school hostel, the stress of getting an accommodation is something that cannot be underated. The outrageous tenancy fee is a point of concern which makes life extremely difficult for students. All these and other issues are pains of an average Uite.
This may be coming late, but it’s not late, we welcome all Assesaites back to a virtual semester after the longest break ever. We wish you all a fruitful and hitch free academic session. Also, our freshest freshers are welcome to our midst, may your sojourn on campus be fruitful.
As difficult as the virtual class may be, it is expected of every student to be focused and determined to achieve success, there’s no excuse for failure, therefore, the virtual classes should be seen as a form of blessing so as to achieve success. We wish you all a successful semester.

LETTER TO YOUNG ASSESAITES
By: Josmat Jerry

To the newest minds and latest beings of intellectuals setting their footsteps on the soil surface of the premier university, I utterly welcome you with tons of gladness, mouthwatering indepth celebrations.

This letter might shape as one coming late considering the fact that the semester is halfway gone, but trust me, even if this is coming out at the tenth or eleventh week, it matters really not, what is important is that you all to read this letter regardless of the time you do. A privilege which is unique has been bestowed on you all in securing admission to the first and best university across the nation and being a student of such is not by coincidence or chance, you deserve it.

Likewise, a grand welcome to you, being a student of the Faculty of Education and most importantly, the department of Arts and Social Science Education. The department which comprises of 11 options (subdepartments) makes it the most populated department in the entire faculty, now you know why the department is a famous one. You must be ready to withstand the pressures that come along with being an education student as you will be dealing with two faculties; the faculty of your teaching course and your home faculty, it has always been a pressure carried by educators and we have those who did end well within the hard periods.

It saddens my heart that you step into the university at a time like this; a time which online learning is the new normal. Series of orientation, welcome package program/activities from various angles, getting to relate with stalites, and so on, these are experiences which the current learning deprived you from enjoying. Also, the feeling of living within the four walls of the university (hall of residence) which set you right close to lecture halls has also been deprived off you. My heart aches at the thought of it all because these are thing meant to cement your foundation and make you become familiar with the institution.

Rolling out false hope hasn’t been my way, rather, speaking of the real fact on how things was and how it is at present so as to prepare your mind for the task at hand is my tune. University of Ibadan is an institution that always demands ‘First and Best’ quality from her students as it name implies. You are meant to buckle up your shoes, tighten your belt and make your starting point a solid one because how you start a race sometimes tells of where you gonna end up to at the latter end. The university system requires you to parade acts of intelligence and smartness but not of brilliant quality because being brilliant alone won’t take you far but of intelligence is all you need.

Being a student of the university makes you special, don’t allow anyone to influence your way of reading which actually brought you into the university. Lots of students have made the mistakes of imitating styles of their course mates or friends which later on proved destructive. You know yourself, your capacity, weakness, strength and things you engage in to motivate and reinforce yourself. Don’t deter from it, just build up on that strength and make it stronger, always be yourself in all you engage in, don’t engage in some things because your friends are dwelling into it. Don’t force yourself adapting to a style that doesn’t suit you or work for you, just always be yourself.

Also, never isolate yourself from others because there are some information you need to know, mix up with fellows from your department and even from your teaching course department so that you aren’t off from information, it’s very important. Try and mingle with responsible staylites who can share their experiences with you, put you through, tell you what each course entails and give you tips and strategies on each course, such will guide you on how to approach a particular course and which reading style to venture into. Study past questions so as to have the ability to predict the mind of the lecturer to a certain extent.

Let me cheer you up a bit that apart from examination, University of Ibadan is interesting in its own way. You might not want to believe that now but when physical learning resumes with second semester, you will prove me right. This is a letter from the highest authority of heart which I am glad to share with you. I believe you will go through it over and over again and also act on it. In all, always be yourself.

LETTER TO YOUNG ASSESAITES
By: Josmat Jerry

To the newest minds and latest beings of intellectuals setting their footsteps on the soil surface of the premier university, I utterly welcome you with tons of gladness, mouthwatering indepth celebrations. This letter might shape as one coming late considering the fact that the semester has gone halfway, but trust me, even if this is coming out at the tenth or eleventh week, it matters really not, what is important is that you all to read this letter regardless of the time you do. A privilege which is unique has been bestowed on you all in securing admission to the first and best university across the nation and being a student of such is not by coincidence or chance, you deserve it.

Likewise, a grand welcome to you, being a student of the Faculty of Education and most importantly, the department of Arts and Social Science Education. The department which comprises of 11 options (sub departments) makes it the most populated department in the entire faculty, now you know why the department is a famous one. You must be ready to withstand the pressures that come along with being an education student as you will be dealing with two faculties; the faculty of your teaching course and your home faculty, it has always been a pressure carried by educators and we have those who did end well within the hard periods.

It saddens my heart that you step into the university at a time like this; a time which online learning is the new normal. Series of orientation, welcome package program/activities from various angles, getting to relate with stalites, and so on, these are experiences which the current learning deprived you from enjoying. Also, the feeling of living within the four walls of the university (hall of residence) which set you right close to lecture halls has also been deprived off you. My heart aches at the thought of it all because these are thing meant to cement your foundation and make you become familiar with the institution.

Rolling out false hope hasn’t been my way, rather, speaking of the real fact on how things was and how it is at present so as to prepare your mind for the task at hand is my tune. University of Ibadan is an institution that always demands ‘First and Best’ quality from her students as it name implies. You are meant to buckle up your shoes, tighten your belt and make your starting point a solid one because how you start a race sometimes tells of where you gonna end up to at the latter end. The university system requires you to parade acts of intelligence and smartness but not of brilliant quality because being brilliant alone won’t take you far but of intelligence is all you need.

Being a student of the university makes you special, don’t allow anyone to influence your way of reading which actually brought you into the university. Lots of students have made the mistakes of imitating styles of their course mates or friends which later on proved destructive. You know yourself, your capacity, weakness, strength and things you engage in to motivate and reinforce yourself. Don’t deter from it, just build up on that strength and make it stronger, always be yourself in all you engage in, don’t engage in some things because your friends are dwelling into it. Don’t force yourself adapting to a style that doesn’t suit you or work for you, just always be yourself.

Also, never isolate yourself from others because there are some information you need to know, mix up with fellows from your department and even from your teaching course department so that you aren’t off from information, it’s very important. Try and mingle with responsible staylites who can share their experiences with you, put you through, tell you what each course entails and give you tips and strategies on each course, such will guide you on how to approach a particular course and which reading style to venture into. Study past questions so as to have the ability to predict the mind of the lecturer to a certain extent.

Let me cheer you up a bit that apart from examination, University of Ibadan is interesting in its own way. You might not want to believe that now but when physical learning resumes with second semester, you will prove me right. This is a letter from the highest authority of heart which I am glad to share with you. I believe you will go through it over and over again and also act on it. In all, always be yourself.

NEW NORMAL AND THE PLIGHTS OF UITES.

Since the arrival of the August visitor in the world ‘UNCLE COVID-19’, every individual and nations of the world had adjusted in their ways of living. Been a global pandemic, its emergence have distorted the smooth running of activities in the world, various preventive measures has been put in place by the government to control the spread of the deadly virus and citizens of every country are being coerced to adhere strictly to the safety precautions.
Washing and sanitizing of the hands is the major preventive measure since it could be contracted easily through the hands. The use of face mask and temperature check is paramount at the point of entry at every social organization. The most important means of preventing the virus is to maintain social distance which led to virtual gathering to avoid contact with too many people.
In an attempt to curtail the continous spread of the virus, most higher institutions in Nigeria operate a virtual mode of learning which includes University of Ibadan. As much as this virtual learning is good to help curtail the spread of this deadly virus, it seems challenging to students which is of major concern and fear to Uites.
The high level of data consumption is the major that is been faced by students, there has been lamentation from students about how inconvenient the online classes had been, the amount spent on data coupled with the poor service has made learning difficult for most students.
Students find it difficult to partake in the online learning due to the poor network. imagine a situation whereby a student is unable to attend a class or could not hear what the lecturer is teaching due to the poor network. Meanwhile, it is nobody’s fault if you are unable to attend class as long as the lecturer is able to deliver his lecture.
Considering the increment intechnology fee paidby students, one would have thought that the management would help the students find means to subsize the amount for the purchase of data for learning, rather, we are here expecting the data that was promised us by the management.
The semester is running out and the hope of getting data from the management is been frustrated. Probably, it would be given to students after the session.
If the issue of data and poor service were to be the only problem encountered by students, it would have been better. Epileptic supply of power seems more challenging than the issue of data. The supply of power keeps getting worse on daily basis an it seems like students are deliberately set-up to ensure they fail by some combined forces.
In a situation whereby a student has five classes a day on zoom app, and such student has a power of 45% on his phone without any hope of getting his phone charged. How is he expected to attend all classes, not forgetting the fact that their is a teacher out there who care less about the challenges the student is facing, all he wants is for the student to be present in class.
It is no news that students of UI are accomodated in the school hostel, the stress of getting an accommodation is something that cannot be underated. The outrageous tenancy fee is a point of concern which makes life extremely difficult for students. All these and other issues are pains of an average Uite.
This may be coming late, but it’s not late, we welcome all Assesaites back to a virtual semester after the longest break ever. We wish you all a fruitful and hitch free academic session. Also, our freshest freshers are welcome to our midst, may your sojourn on campus be fruitful.
As difficult as the virtual class may be, it is expected of every student to be focused and determined to achieve success, there’s no excuse for failure, therefore, the virtual classes should be seen as a form of blessing so as to achieve success. We wish you all a successful semester.

NEW NORMAL AND THE PLIGHTS OF UITES.

Since the arrival of the August visitor in the world ‘UNCLE COVID-19’, every individual and nations of the world had adjusted in their ways of living. Been a global pandemic, its emergence have distorted the smooth running of activities in the world, various preventive measures has been put in place by the government to control the spread of the deadly virus and citizens of every country are being coerced to adhere strictly to the safety precautions.
Washing and sanitizing of the hands is the major preventive measure since it could be contracted easily through the hands. The use of face mask and temperature check is paramount at the point of entry at every social organization. The most important means of preventing the virus is to maintain social distance which led to virtual gathering to avoid contact with too many people.
In an attempt to curtail the continous spread of the virus, most higher institutions in Nigeria operate a virtual mode of learning which includes University of Ibadan. As much as this virtual learning is good to help curtail the spread of this deadly virus, it seems challenging to students which is of major concern and fear to Uites.
The high level of data consumption is the major that is been faced by students, there has been lamentation from students about how inconvenient the online classes had been, the amount spent on data coupled with the poor service has made learning difficult for most students.
Students find it difficult to partake in the online learning due to the poor network. imagine a situation whereby a student is unable to attend a class or could not hear what the lecturer is teaching due to the poor network. Meanwhile, it is nobody’s fault if you are unable to attend class as long as the lecturer is able to deliver his lecture.
Considering the increment intechnology fee paidby students, one would have thought that the management would help the students find means to subsize the amount for the purchase of data for learning, rather, we are here expecting the data that was promised us by the management.
The semester is running out and the hope of getting data from the management is been frustrated. Probably, it would be given to students after the session.
If the issue of data and poor service were to be the only problem encountered by students, it would have been better. Epileptic supply of power seems more challenging than the issue of data. The supply of power keeps getting worse on daily basis an it seems like students are deliberately set-up to ensure they fail by some combined forces.
In a situation whereby a student has five classes a day on zoom app, and such student has a power of 45% on his phone without any hope of getting his phone charged. How is he expected to attend all classes, not forgetting the fact that their is a teacher out there who care less about the challenges the student is facing, all he wants is for the student to be present in class.
It is no news that students of UI are accomodated in the school hostel, the stress of getting an accommodation is something that cannot be underated. The outrageous tenancy fee is a point of concern which makes life extremely difficult for students. All these and other issues are pains of an average Uite.
This may be coming late, but it’s not late, we welcome all Assesaites back to a virtual semester after the longest break ever. We wish you all a fruitful and hitch free academic session. Also, our freshest freshers are welcome to our midst, may your sojourn on campus be fruitful.
As difficult as the virtual class may be, it is expected of every student to be focused and determined to achieve success, there’s no excuse for failure, therefore, the virtual classes should be seen as a form of blessing so as to achieve success. We wish you all a successful semester.

By Betterdays

At first, it was thought of as child’s play simply because the union is coming out of’ proscription; but from what is apparent, it is beyond the usual game of numbers. When it was said that the school is a micro setting of the bigger society, the bittersweet political drama of the University of Ibadan must have been envisaged. From the look of things, the more students look, the less they see. In a nutshell, the race to secure an executive position in the Kunle Adepeju building is now an abracadabra.

Prior to this moment, the e-space was scuffled with campaign graphics and broadcasts of a gender balanced race for the seats of the Students’ Union, surprisingly, in what seems to be playing out of late is the gradual diffusion of one of the aspirants campaign from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration on the publicity meter. Again, not too long ago, one of the aspirants from the Nnamdi Azikwe hall, one was endorsed and the others were not endorsed, yet, it seems one of the latter is miraculously experiencing osmosis i.e. campaigning and also gaining momentum through the semi permeable membrane of electorates.

One can’t absolutely look away from the brouhaha that emanated from what could be termed dirty politics engaged in by some aspirant and/or their supporters. Of a truth, politics is politics irrespective of where it is played, still, the bitter part should be for those with nothing to offer in office and the ones whose only reason for contesting is to showoff and reap from where they do not show. If it can get to the point of vandalizing co-aspirants’ banner or poster, then the electorates and electoral officers may as well prepare for buying of votes, snatching of ballot boxes and rigging of the entire election processes.

Oh goodness! It just came to mind now that one must take a visit to the faculty that lifted Jaw war’s trophy last session. It’s not because of jaw war but because of the political twist taking there. By now it must have spread wild that while some others are campaigning by telling students what they will do, two aspirants in that Faculty have left their antecedents to do the talking. One claims to be a radio and the other, right from his fresher’s days have been on top of the social and welfare activities of his department and faculty. Pardon the author, he is not to mention names but your duty to find out who they are.

Although one may have to endure the unending bastardization of Whatsapp groups, halls of residences, Facilities and public places with posters and broadcast messages till the later part of the month when the election will be conducted, it is assumed that students are adult that can decide and take responsibility for the outcome of their decisions. There’s little the author can do to influence or adjust your decision owing to the fact that a word is enough for the wise. Stay tuned. Enjoy yourself.

By ‘DESADE

As the mind peruses

Through the thick darkness,

Blends the thoughts

With the fraught of the walk

Tossed sideways with no pity

Downwards the lane, I sat, thinking.

Being weird but sane

My holism gives the egoism

Silent without, but booming

Is the stentorian voice within

To nullify the nays

And reintegrate the yeas.

There is naught in there

Out there lies the peace

So much chaos to rend the heart

But the breeze can drain the pain

It’s better to be out than to be in.

Jocularly, laughter bursting forth

From the beneath me,

I feel the life in front of me

Then, in a second,

Nothing seems to be friendly.

Another second,

I wanted myself, I switched.

Times change, I change too

We all change but I do faster

Not mad but being wild

In my own way, I blend.

It’s a burden to wear

Wears off again the next sec.

In tete a tete with my soul

Feels cooler than before

I am changing, still changing

It’s being odd but not being lost

It’s a state, having some sweeping

And dumping, It’s a state where

We all find ourselves.

A short epistle of Nigerians’ consciousness to time factor.

The major tenet of African time says, “You don’t do things at the right time, else you appear too subservient to time.”

Someone said that the maxim, “time is value” is of great importance to a Nigerian. This is very true as all actions, reactions and inactions of Nigerians revolve around time consciousness. Nigerians great respect for time is shown in their creation of another Time that best suits their demands which they know as the “African time.” So when a Nigerian fixes a time for some important event, don’t be surprised when the event starts at the allocated time, the next day. That’s among the wonders of the African Time.

Scholarly attempts to define African time have proved abortive as it has become difficult to pin point it to a single definition. Some people opine that African Time would bring the similitude of European time-consciousness to Nigerians, other say that it would give our leaders a sense of belonging when they reference a certain completion of projects to a particular time.

If you are going to attend a wedding ceremony of a Nigerian. And the invitation card says that the programme would start by 10am. You would be doing yourself a great deal of mistake if you get to the event centre few minutes before the scheduled time as early bird. Of course, the wedding ceremony would have begun but you would be the only MC, DJ and attendee kick-starting the ceremony.

Nigerians continuous (dis)regard for time is shown in whatever activities they engage in. If you invite a Nigerian to a dinner at 8pm, you must not be too hungry to eat the food because the Nigerian wouldn’t show up quite soon. So expect him around 10pm or 11pm and please when he comes, do not thank him for coming too early. Else you would have no choice but to listen to his eulogy of time.

The African time though not widely known is what made people all over the world know the characteristics of a Nigerian. Nigerians keeps adding more hours to the scheduled time in relation to events and that’s what makes them distinct. But never confuse this time phenomenon with procrastination, they can never be the same.

Even school students nowadays show fervid love for the African time. A school would resume by 8am and you would see some students sauntering around the school gate around 10am, then you would wonder if it is still the same school they are attending.

A friend of mine was telling me a story the other day. He said a Nigerian was invited to a programme by his European friend abroad. And as per African time, the Nigerian got there three hours after the scheduled time and was surprised that the event has far ended. He was both right and wrong. He was right to have used the African Time but was wrong to have used it at another man’s country.

There are many contributions by people of wits who try to make explanations to how the African Time operates so an innocent person would not be caught unawares. Many deliberations brought about some guidelines that best describe the operation of the African time. The following are the guidelines for African time.

If you’re invited to an event and you hear when the MC says the following, be rest assured that the African time is in operation:

1. We are sorting out some logistics.
2. I hope everyone does not have difficulty coming here.
3. Give a round of applause to the organizers of this event.
4. Our guests of honour would be with us in few moments.
5. This is the biggest event you can ever attend.
6. We have back-up generator in case power supply fails.
7. Before we commence the programme, you can do a brief introduction among yourselves.

But some many people express their displeasure over the negative effects of African time. They say it is a disregard for Father Time and would tarnish the nation’s image globally. But that’s just mere talk. It is not valid argument. A student may come African Time to an examination and find his friends discussing answers to the examination questions. Moreover, if you are invited to a food feast by your neighbor you don’t have to come early or you may be creating the impression that you are hungry and only your neighbour’s meal can suffice you.

The African time factor is very applicable to the project implementation of the Nigerian government as well. If the Minister of Transportation says, “we will complete the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in two years’ time.” Of course, the citizens would jubilate, but they as well know that the project would be completed in five, six, seven or eight years or may never be completed. That is just the African Time in operation!

Amnesia is when a person can no longer memorize or recall information that is stored in memory. It is very rare, despite being a popular theme for movies and books. Being a little forgetful is completely different to having amnesia. Amnesia refers to a large-scale loss of memories that should not have been forgotten. These may include important milestones in life, memorable events, key people in our lives, and vital facts we have been told or taught.

           TYPES OF AMNESIA

There are many different types of amnesia. Below is a list of the most common ones:

1. Anterograde amnesia: The person cannot remember new information. Things that happened recently and information that should be stored into short-term memory disappear. This usually results from a brain trauma, when a blow to the head causes brain damage, for example. The person will remember data and events that happened before the injury.

2. Retrograde amnesia: In some ways the opposite of anterograde amnesia, the person cannot remember events that occurred before their trauma, but they remember what happened after it. Rarely, both retrograde and anterograde amnesia can occur together.

3. Transient global amnesia: A temporary loss of all memory and, in severe cases, difficulty forming new memories. This is very rare and more likely in older adults with vascular (blood vessel) disease.

3. Traumatic amnesia: Memory loss results from a hard blow to the head, for instance, in a car accident. The person may experience a brief loss of consciousness or a coma. The amnesia is usually temporary, but how long it lasts normally depends on how severe the injury is. Amnesia can be an important indicator of concussion.

4. Wernicke-Korsakoff’s psychosis: Extended alcohol abuse can lead to progressive memory loss that worsens over time. The person may also have neurological problems, such as poor coordination and a loss of feeling in the toes and fingers. It can also be caused by malnutrition, specifically a thiamin (vitamin B1) deficiency.

5. Hysterical (fugue or dissociative) amnesia: Rarely, a person can forget not only their past but also their identity. They may wake up and suddenly have no sense of who they are. Even if they look in the mirror, they do not recognize their own reflection. A driving license, credit cards, or ID card will be meaningless. It is usually triggered by an event that the person’s mind is unable to cope with properly. The ability to remember usually returns either slowly or suddenly within a few days, but the memory of the shocking event may never come back completely.

6. Childhood amnesia (infantile amnesia): The person cannot recall events from early childhood, possible because of a language development problem or some memory areas of the brain not fully maturing during childhood.

7. Posthypnotic amnesia: Events during hypnosis cannot be recalled.

Source amnesia: The person can remember certain information but not how or where they got that information.

8. Blackout phenomenon: A bout of heavy drinking can leave a person with memory gaps, where they cannot remember chunks of time during the binge.

9. Prosopamnesia: The person cannot remember faces. People can either acquire Trusted Source it or be born with it.

SYMPTOMS OF AMNESIA

The following are common symptoms of amnesia:

1. The ability to learn new information is impaired in anterograde amnesia.

2. The ability to remember past events and previously familiar information is impaired in retrograde amnesia.

3. False memories may be either completely invented or consist of real memories misplaced in time, in a phenomenon known as confabulation.

4. Uncoordinated movements and tremors indicate neurological problems.

5. Confusion or disorientation may occur.

6. There may be problems with short-term memory, partial or total loss of memory

7. The person may be unable to recognize faces or locations

By Karshams

On one dark night, a friend of mine came to complain to me about the irrationality of some supporters of the SU aspirants. He vehemently ventilated that some students were against his favourite candidate who he said was the most popular. He said some students went ahead to drill holes on his favourite candidate’s banner that was placed at strategic locations on campus. Hardly had I responded when another friend tipped that the acts were normal since violence, has overtime, been associated with politics. He cooed that atleast, aspirants have not gone on a spiritual war against one another.

To be candid, defaming other candidates just to claim victory in an election is no great feat. But of course, we are in a society where everything counts especially in relation to politics. It is no longer news that political aspirants develop bad blood against one another which often leads to intense antagonism, damaging one another’s campaign materials and many more. I was so shocked when I heard from a friend who said he would do whatever means to win an election even to the extent of manipulating the elections’ result. Pathetic though, but we are faced with this sad reality.

If students-politicians are beginning to damage one another’s banners and other campaign materials, publishing wrong information against one another, then we have to ask ourselves that what kind of governance would be in operation by these leaders. Most people would opine that there are no saints whatsoever in the Nigerian political system whether major or minor, so one need not be blindfolded by the illusion that there are good politicians. Shall we then accept this opinion and conclude that anytime there is an election we already know that there would be violence but we would pray and hope that the violence would be mild? Is this true democracy?

I have read messages tarnishing a person’s reputation during an election but I was quite surprised that the name whose image was tarnished or was about to be tarnished was not moved at all. Infact he did not address the allegations. But few days after he had lost the election, he then opened up that he had counted the allegations levied against him as “mere political propaganda” but this is after-elections and whosoever publishes mis-information about him, he would take seriously and would go ahead to file a law suit. Then I guffawed. One who fights for true democracy or rather better governance chooses to acknowledge that one can tarnish another person’s image just to win elections? But then, that is not even the problem. The problem is that the election that emanates from such as it is called “mere political propaganda”; how better governance would it bring?

Constantly we are caught in this sad reality which has pervaded our stratosphere—and showcasing itself in the University of Ibadan. However, there is a saying that “if it from Ibadan, it must as of necessity be the best.” Though politics is a wider term, but UISU politics should act in tandem with the above saying; however, every political activity seems to follow the regular pattern of the Nigerian politics: “defame to win,” “render your opponents incapacitated to win,” “surprise and attack,” “after winning the election, expect your opponents to wage a continuous war with you,” “be ruthless to your opponents” and many more.

For two years, the Students’ Union was proscribed for a protest clamouring for the students’ right and it had in attendance about three thousand or more students. Many students as well as social critics vehemently rejected the proscription. They said it would incommode the students’ rights. For these two years, the students held one another in solidarity with fervid optimism that all would be well and the Students’ Union would be reinstated. Now our hope have come to pass, and we would be going to polls soon. But then, the solidarity is beginning to shake. In less than two months, students have begun to show negative attitude towards one another with statements like, “you either support my candidate or be in danger,” all in the name of politics. If this continues, I fear that this Union of ours would be proscribed again.

Departments, Faculties, Halls of residence, Stakeholders’ association as well as religious bodies have been pulling weight behind their candidates. This is quite understandable as it is part of the tenets of democracy; majority would surely carry the vote. But the thing I am more concerned about is the credibility of these endorsements. Everyone just wants to support their candidates to win elections, but are less concerned about the integrity or otherwise of these candidates. They seem to only care about their prestige like, “how should it be heard that we failed to support our very own,” an attitude similar to the Yoruba lingo that says; omo wa ni, ama gbaruku ti— he is our very own, we’ll throw our support for him.

Even at that, one needs to access the case of U-Turn in students-politics. It is known that to win elections students-politicians would need to make their moves by pledging several allegiance to different individuals. So eventually they emerge winner, they would constantly have to battle to implement policies favourable to supporters A or B or C. I heard a case of a student who always works against his department’s candidate(s) during elections, but now he aspires to vie for a post at the SU level and he has been making amends for his acts which he said was in the time of ignorance. And the department’s stakeholders who are more concerned than supporting their candidate than on his integrity accepted him and forgave him for he knew not what he was doing.

It is always said that the quest for a true democracy may never see the light in Nigeria because the political situation in the country is contaminated. And more so, it is unfortunate that this political contamination has affected the grassroot level, therefore the political situation at the federal level is in operation at the grassroot level. If a nation is to develop for better, changes need to commence from the grassroot level, but when the grassroot level is filled with contamination, how then would the nation improve. Similarly, if any nation is to change for the best, the system of governance in operation has to be efficient and effective but if otherwise, all hope for a better country may forever be an illusion.

I will therefore advise the UISU aspirants that bitter politics or rather dirty politics should not find its way in the University of Ibadan. Going for political posts should be borne out of the need to serve and not for mere records or the desire for instant fame. Democracy should be true. Elections should be free and fair. If your opponents have better plans than you do, rather than defaming them or creating barriers against their political voyage, the best you can do is to rally round and support them. This is infact democracy! Also, that you lost an election does not signify the end of your political sojourn because success is infact a sum of repeated failures. So shun the whims and caprices that characterize the national politics. And if we are all advocates of change, then let the change begin now!

By Herald

The biggest debate competition in the whole of West Africa began on Saturday. The first round of the speech contest started on the 9th of November 2019. The contest took place at the New Faculty Lecture Theatre, Technology. The ten halls debated with their opponents on various topics as being paired.

“WHAT NIGERIA NEEDS IS A VALUE WITHOUT ADDED TROUBLE” SAYS BOROKINI ADEMAYOWA

While the speaker from Obafemi Awolowo hall was talking, she said that “what Nigeria needs is a value without added trouble.” Speaking on the topic Value Added Tax increase in Nigeria, Justified or not? Awo hall was of the motion that it is not justified. Borokini while speaking against the VAT increase said the so called VAT is nothing but just a value added trouble. Festus Ogunlola, the speaker from Bello hall who was in support of the increase in VAT said the “increase in VAT is not just justifiable but inevitable” the second speaker from Bello hall (Michael Barnabas) said VAT increase tends to increase the minimum wages from #18,000 to #30,000.

“NIGERIA REMAINS AN ORDINARY COUNTRY BECAUSE THE LEVEL OF EDUCATION REQUIRED FOR GOVERNANCE IS ORDINARY LEVEL” SAYS HABIB ASUDEMADE

While the speaker from Zik hall was supporting the topic “Should tertiary education be compulsory for political office” Habib Asudemade posited that Nigeria remains an ordinary country because the level of  education for governance is ordinary level, he further explained that  the higher school level is the extra to the ordinary in our O’ level. Queen Elizabeth ii hall was against the motion, while Adeyemo Mary was speaking, she postulated that Nelson Mandela said Education is the most powerful weapon to change the future, the education can be formal or informal.

“WE GET EDUCATION TO KNOW AND NOT TO BE CERTIFIED” SAYS NNATAH IJEOMA

Is distance learning an effective model for education? This was the topic for Ransome Kuti hall and Queen Idia hall. While Speakers from Idia was supporting the topic, Ijeoma said “we get education to know and not to be certified” She said the distance learning program emphasizes knowledge over certificate. Eguaoje Joy who is also a speaker from Idia hall asserted that “Nelson Mandela was able to obtain a degree from university of South Africa from behind bars” therefore making distance learning a suitable model of education. While speaking against the topic Abiodun Oluwadamola a speaker from Kuti hall said that “In online education you do not need to pass, you only need to know how to pass” He further explained that  “distance learning is looking good from afar but far from looking good”

IS NIGERIA REALLY GETTING OVERPOPULATED OR WE ARE UNDERDEVELOPED? ASKS ODEYINKA OLUWATOBI

The speaker from Independence hall while opposing the topic: Should there be childbirth restriction policies in Nigeria? inquired that “is Nigeria really getting overpopulated or we are underdeveloped?” he further asserted that Nigeria cannot be said to be overpopulated when we do not even know our population. While Obeya Mark a speaker from Alexander Brown hall was speaking said that “Nigeria is currently biting more than we can chew and it’s only a matter of time before we choke”

“IF AT ALL WE VALUE TERTIARY EDUCATION, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT WE PAY FOR ITS ACQUISITION” SAYS BAKARE OLUWAFEMI

The introduction of tuition into Nigerian Tertiary institutions Justified? This was the topic between Kenneth Mellanby hall and The Lord Tedder hall. While Bakare Oluwafemi a speaker from Mellanby hall was supporting the topic says “If at all we value tertiary education, it is essential that we pay for its acquisition” The speaker from Tedder hall(Bolaji Taiwo) while speaking asked “if payment of tuition does not increase the quality of education then what’s the justification for its implementation?” The second round of the contest will takes place on the 15th of November but prior to that the faculty contest will come up on the 14th of November at New faculty lecture theatre, Technology.

By Betterdays

Just the like how the popular expression, “no one knows tomorrow,” turned out to be true because no one, not even the meta-physical ones saw this coming. This session landed on all students like a bang, a session with rapid semesters. The session itself appears jam-packed. However, the first semester is now done and dusted and second semester is two weeks down and before we know it, the session will come to an exit.

To this end, one must acknowledge the fact that many events have happened in the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education in the first half of the session. Undoubtedly, all hands appeared to be on deck in the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education, the Executive Council with the approval (or not) of the Departmental Consultative Council, did successfully stage some events. While that of the ‘Excos’ was obvious, one may view that the DCC activities is based on the activities of the hallow chamber. But on the credibility and ratings of the events, it is left for Assesaites to discern and decide.

Words when spoken are like broken eggs, once uttered it can’t be retracted. Not too long ago, while seeking for votes, the incumbent set of office holders at the department level made some juicy promises to the electorates and even on the day of manifesto swore to fulfil the content of their manifestoes. Even if it is a known fact that most of what they read out to the audience was a copy and paste plan and half-truth promises, the responsibility of every lies told is on the speaker. Having used half of their tenure, it’s time to exhume the buried copies of each executive’ documented promises.

Just as people say, charity begins at home, the task of making the society a better place starts from the school environment. If we are to hold national office holders accountable for their actions and how the resources entrusted with them are managed, then we must start from the ones closer to us, that is, the faculty office holders. If they could afford to spam Whatsapp groups with campaign messages and visit most electorates to tell them what they intend to do, they should as well ready to use the same medium to reach out to the same electorates on what they have been able to do.

Albeit, the third arm of administration is still not in place, we are of the belief that before the end of the HOPE administration, it would be resuscitated. Still, no stone will be left unturned and no one, not even the ‘key post’ executives or principal officers of the consultative council will be exempted from the thorough review of activities and performance. The huge figures of the sum total of honourables and executives in the department will not discourage the investigation simply because both the head and the neck are never too heavy for the leg to carry.

It should be remembered that the purpose of having students write exams at the end of each semester is not only to stress them out but also to keep them on their toes in the second semester having seen their first attempt scorecard. Sequel to this, the soon to be made available over ten review of department executives, honourables members and consultative council is not aimed at exposing either of them but to show them what they have done right, what they did wrong, what promises they are yet to fulfill and how best to serve educators right.

To a corrupt leader, every follower is a fool, blind and deaf to what is happening; but to a sane follower, every leader must be accountable for every decision made because they are the recipient. Only bad leaders run when followers are not chasing them.

By Betterdays

Many decades ago, there have been the issue of perceived gender inequality between the two sexes. At some point, myth or legend had it that some female child were buried alive because they had lesser strength. In some families too, the females have been relegated to the kitchen, care of the home and some were not allowed to work. There were so many restrictions for the feminine gender including zero participation in politics, absence from the public space, exemption from heavy duty, lesser pay and the like. To a reasonable extent, these are injustice to the feminine gender and warranted the campaign, struggle and movement tagged, termed or themed feminism.

Feminism that seems to be the rave of the moment started as far back as 1912 when some group of women felt disturbed that the societies prioritize the male gender over the female, and that the women are not equally treated as men in the societies. As at then, their efforts was to make a change and create equal opportunities for both men and women. Although, except one is a misogynist, on no account should one treat the feminine gender unfairly for any reason, but still, either out of confusion or calculated effort should one think any amount of social movement can make two different people equal.

Since the days of the feminists have long gone in the West, it’s left over advocates in Nigeria have turned the campaign and movement upside-down and inside out with unsavory spoken words, crazy demands and clout chasing. Most times when some Nigerian feminists speaks, their words are just not succulent to the hearing let alone be enticing to the brain for processing. They communicate as though in a rivalry battle with the opposite sex and as though they are practicing misandry.

Fashion wise is another area where the Nigerians got the interpretation of feminism wrong. To the Nigerian pseudo-feminists, they are of the belief that the feminine gender should be allowed to dress the way the feel and want irrespective of whether the dress sense is right or wrong. They care less about their image in the society; all that matters is there should be no restrictions or limitations to what they can put on. Little wonder the present day society is filled up to the brim with young females roaming the streets dressed but unclad, exposing sensual body parts salaciously. If only they would yield to the words of their creator before it’s too late, then the following scripture verses would be of help to them. 1 Timothy 2 verses 9-10 (RSV), 1 Peter 3 verse 3 (RSV) and Qur’an 24 verse 3.

In the realm of family and marriage, prior to the suffocation of the country with Nigerian interpretation of feminism, the institution of marriage was sacred, peaceful and long lasting. The women of those good old days were virtuous and the men, responsible. But with the influx of wrong feminism some feminist now see themselves as a match to their husbands, they wrestle with the man for the head of the family title and most frequently, they feel comfortable lording over their husbands. It tends to confuse when you see creatures of God trying to tell God his words holds no water to them. Everything about the confused Nigerian feminists is against the contents of Genesis 3 verse 16 (RSV), 1 Timothy 2 verse 11 (ASV) and Qur’an 4 verse 34.

Albeit, most religious issues are controversial but the negative effects of Nigerian feminism on our religious lives and activities is nothing to write about. It appears the existence of feminism according the wrong interpreters is to upturn every commandments of God, the creator of the universe. All in the name of freedom or equal rights, religious places are saturated with females who claimed to be believers or adherents of God’s words doing opposite of what is right or contained in the holy book they use to preach. Most females now wants to be seen, heard and recognized like men in public whereas it is stated clearly in the holy books as contained in 1 Timothy 2 verse 12 (ASV), 1 Corinthians 14 verses 34-35 (NKJV). From the foregoing, the impacts of Nigerian feminism is negative in the areas of fashion, marriage and religion. On a lighter note, feminism then was a cause to cushion some correctable difference between men and women not an avenue to reorder the sequence of God’s creation and plan. Feminism no matter how strong its campaign is cannot put both genders side by side in all ramifications. Feminism shouldn’t be about making two differently created, wired and configured genders equal in all senses by force or misandry.

By Josmat Jerry

   There has been a lot of misconceptions and mis-interpretations dazzling around the world on this concept, did I just say misconception? YES. Looking all around and reasoning along with every field of study, very branches and categories of learning in all areas, any time the word “creativity” is mentioned, studied or dealt with, it has always been given only one single interpretation – ‘bringing new things into existence”.

Suddenly, lots of folks have been brainwashed to accept this, they’ve been made to believe this faulty definition without getting it examined. On checking the definition at the first instance, it appears to be perfectly correct to the extent that it would be largely accepted as 100% true and valid. Giving it a closer examination, it then appears to be false, ‘bringing new things into existence?’, let’s all reason along with this, Is there any new thing on this earth?, Who is capable of creating something new nobody knows of if not God? Are we really creating new things? Critically looking at all things around us, they aren’t really new things, they are just same things done in a different way which appears to be new. Creativity is just the act of doing same thing in a different way, when an old thing or things of recent time is been reshaped and remolded with another approach which then tends to become new. Ben Carson says, “Creativity is just learning to do something in a different perspective.”

There is a phrase referred to as “God in exhinlo” which draws back to God being the creativity originality which draws back to God been the first creator of everything, the term describe further that HE also put this trait in every one of us to be creative. Again, people mix up the expression “new things” for something else, they term it as producing or bringing in the main originality of something. New things referred to in this wide known definition simply refers to the same thing done in a different way which is the first of its kind that becomes something new. As earlier said, about 80% of people have misinterpret this to a context they are made to believe.

Creativity deals with our inner thoughts, our inner mind, it originates from our in depth thinking, our intuitive knowledge or by revelation. Creativity is the act of turning new and imaginative ideas into reality. Creativity is characterized by the ability to perceive the world in new ways, to find hidden patterns, to make connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena, and to generate solutions. Creativity involves two processes, thinking then producing. Note that, ‘if you have ideas but don’t act on them, you are imaginative but not creative.’

Moreover, Creativity is a combinational force, it’s our ability to tap into our inner pool of resources (knowledge, insight, informative, inspiration and all the fragments populating our minds) that we’ve accumulated over the years just by being present and alive and awake to the world and to combine them in extraordinary new ways. Digging deep down into our inner minds to reason and find new ways of approaching an entity that makes us creative. Creativity requires passion and commitment. It brings to our awareness what was previously hidden and points to new life. We must also put to note that creativity and risk works hand-in-hand, to be creative, one has to be willing to take risks and discomforts. You must be able to exhibit full dedication to your handwork and make use of several methods, uncountable trials and errors. Thomas Edison, the man behind the invention of light (bulb), he went through various testing combinations, numerous ways in which he can arrive to his final destination – discovering bulb light, one of his trials and errors resulted in a fire outbreak that destroyed his equipment, but this doesn’t deprive him from trying other approaches, he didn’t relent in his quest, he was all centered on his goal and he indeed achieve the seemingly impossible.

Through our efforts in creating and bringing up something that seems new, such isn’t achieved easily, it involves hard work, self-discipline, determination, self-efficacy, self-esteem and also faith. We must also put into consideration that been creative, like doing something in a different way, one needs to do something no one has ever done, for a new innovative to come into life, it must pass through new processes so that it turns out totally different from all others or previous ones.

We as humans are unique in our minds, we think differently and view things from various perspectives, and this tends to send a great message to us that we all have the ability to be creative in our own way. The Creator of the universe has deposited something super in each one of us, we are characterized with numerous intuitive knowledge, and our creativity trait is powerful enough to change the world for good. The sole responsibility that lie on us is to make the best use of this great gift, there is a natural force of creativity ability in you – discover yourself!

By Kareem Shamsudeen

The Founder of Punocracy, Nigeria’s First Strictly Satirical Blog, Mr. Kunle Adebajo, made this declaration at the Punocracy Prize for Satire ceremony which held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the U&I building, UI. Mr. Kunle Adebayo confessed that it was difficult organizing the award ceremony, but he was happy that the ceremony came through. “I’m really glad we did.” “I really think planning an event has something in common with laundry during rainy season,” he stated.

Mr. Kunle Adebajo further mentioned the objectives of Punocracy. According to him, “the objectives include; treading interest in politics, we look to diversify content development and finally we want to have fun.” He also made mention of the distinctiveness of the logo of Punocracy. “Let me tell you briefly about the logo.” “The logo is a compass but you will notice that one arrow is bolder than the other, and what this is basically talking about is that satire has two meanings; the primary meaning and the undertone which has implied meaning,” he explained.

While making brief comments on satire generally, Mr. Adebajo noted that, “at this moment, nobody is celebrating satires as political commentary and I think this is problematic.” “Satirical literacy is really important and it is already an endangered specie.” “For me, I believe someone who finds it difficult to understand satire will find it difficult to be tolerant or appreciate satire.” “Satires do a better job in mirroring the society than other sources of writing.” “Satire is truer than other forms of articles,” he stated.

Mr. Adebajo, however, said choosing November, 9 for the award ceremony was because it was convenient but he also linked the date historically to when the East Germany denounced the Berlin wall. He then went ahead to declare November 9 as the “World Satire Day.” He also said, “We are trying to fight against the ills in the society not by ammunitions but by humour, sarcasm etcetera.” “I look forward to celebrating this with you today and many more years to come,” he concluded.