By: Sholanke Apple is preparing to unveil a sweeping change to its operating system branding. Instead of releasing the expected iOS 19 this fall, the company will leap ahead to “iOS 26.” According to a Digital Trends report citing Bloomberg and Apple insider Mark Gurman, this marks a strategic shift from Apple’s traditional sequential numbering […]
By: Sholanke Some days, we pray for rain to bring out our harvests.Other days, the rain falls so much we fear it might wash us away.Either way, the universe is still,And there’s a power making all things move. Motive, there’s motive behind everything happening.The motive behind me scribbling this:I don’t know it yet, not until […]
Picture credit: BellaNaija By:Ogundele Eniola They say love knows no boundaries, but for Priscilla and Jumax, it took not one, not two, not four weddings before their love story was finally sealed with the perfect “I do.” From the vibrant asoebi ceremonies to the nikkahs, and from Lagos to Tanzania, this couple showed us that […]
Walk into any Nigerian university lecture hall and you’ll find bright students, eager minds and hopeful hearts, dedicating years of effort to mastering theories, writing exams, aiming and securing good grades. But behind the commitment and countless pages of notes lies a question many are silently asking: “Will this degree be enough?” The degree remains […]
By: Dominance Some mornings, the cold wraps around you like a second blanket. You want to stay in bed, sipping hot tea with fresh bread, wishing lectures didn’t exist. But then you remember why you’re here. If it rains today and you decide to skip class, what if it rains every day? This weather may […]
By: Clems Love is pain! My heart was shattered years ago by your actions. You treated me badly just because I wasn’t on the path you expected. My eyes grow dim daily, captivated by her presence. Yet, I feel strong in the comfort of her support. The relationship between us was sparked by my mother. […]
By:Ogundele Eniola My name is Bola, and I am the introvert who struggles in an extrovert world. For as long as I can remember, I’ve lived in a world that seems designed for people who thrive on crowds and constant interaction. I don’t know maybe I want to be seen… Maybe not yet. I don’t […]
By: Ogundele Eniola Can we go back to that time?When all we thought about was… well, nothing. No worries. No deadlines. No bills. Just running around, playing in the sand, sharing laughter with our siblings and friends, and basking in the warmth of love and innocence. Childhood , that fleeting season where the world felt […]
By: Ogundele Eniola Based on the announcement by Mizita Pleasant, the PRO of the Nigerian University Education Students’ Association, (NUESA UI), June 6 has been set as the deadline for payment of basic dues and other compulsory fees. This deadline coincides with the University of Ibadan’s official deadline for payment of school fees, also scheduled […]
By: Ogundele Eniola Following the school administration’s announcement of the June 6 deadline for payment of school fees, there have been growing concerns among University of Ibadan students. Many are anxious about meeting the deadline, especially as some await disbursements from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) or face financial difficulties. These worries have sparked […]
By: Dominance In today’s demanding academic environment, mental health has become a critical factor in student success. University students juggle lectures, assignments, exams, social obligations, and personal challenges, pressures that can take a serious toll on their emotional well-being. Yet, despite its importance, mental health is often overlooked or stigmatised within academic settings. Many students […]
By: Adegbile Enoch You sit with your dreams in one handYour luggage is in the otherWith your ties loosely tiedYour leg bled on the groundThe gold is far awaymore than a million milesIn your small room, pictured by big dreams You wander around the altarcrippled in thoughts wasting more calendarYou stand, close your eyes,fold your […]
Deborah Idowu In a colourful celebration of talent and culture, the Nigerian University Education Students’ Association (NUESA) held its Variety Night and Gyration on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2025, at the Large Lecture Theatre (LLT), Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan. Themed “The First Bell”, the event was organized by the NUESA executives to officially welcome […]
By: Davsitee ASSE played against Biochemistry in their Match Day 1 fixture in the SEALS CUP ’25 at the SUB main pitch on Friday, May 23, 2025. The match was the second game played in Group A. The Invincibles possessed the Biochemistry players but failed to create clear chances in the early minutes of the […]
By: Ogundele Eniola The Faculty of Education toilet at the University of Ibadan is now open for student use.The reopening, which took place today, Thursday, 22nd May 2025, marks the end of a prolonged period during which the facility was out of use. The information of the reopening was released by Mizita Pleasant, the Public […]
By: Ogundele Eniola The Nigerian University Education Students’ Association, University of Ibadan (NUESA-UI), has declared today a lecture-free day in honour of the Faculty’s Freshers’ Orientation Programme. According to a memo received this morning, the suspension of academic activities affects all students in the Faculty of Education. The orientation event is scheduled to hold at […]
By: Davistee The opening match of the SEALS Cup ’25 was played between the Faculty of Education giants, ASSE, and KHE on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the SUB main pitch. It was a thrilling encounter that reignited the rivalry between both sides, with each team eyeing a tournament opening win. The atmosphere was tense […]
By: Ogundele Eniola The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is set to hold an interactive session with students today, Wednesday, 21st May 2025, at Trenchard Hall. The event is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM. This session provides an important platform for students to engage directly with NELFUND officials, ask questions, and gain firsthand information […]
By: Hamdalat Life in the hostel begins with the random allocation of rooms. You don’t get to choose who your roommate will be. When the door creaks open for the first time and two, maybe four or six strangers step into the same room, each with different backgrounds, dreams and luggage, something begins. Not just […]
By: Davistee It is no longer news that Seals CUP ’25 is here. This edition comes with some changes, including the transfer, a surprising change. It is a brilliant idea, allowing talented players from non-football-playing departments, widening participation, and giving more students the opportunity to participate. The introduction of Esports in this year’s edition is […]
By: Ogundele Eniola Considering the recent issues involving the offices of the Social Director and Public Relations Officer (PRO), the Faculty Legislative Council (FLC) of the Nigerian University Education Students Association, University of Ibadan chapter (NUESA-UI), has approved a leadership training programme for all executive members during the emergency meeting set on the auth of […]
By: Anita Eze The Faculty Legislative Council held a legislative proceedings at the Counselling Multipurpose Room at 3pm on Friday 16th May, 2025. The purpose of the meeting was to approve the recommendations made the Disciplinary Committee (DCC) on the Social Director, Aramide and Public Relations Officer (PRO), Pleasant. These Recommendations made by the DCC […]
By: Anita Eze On Friday the 16th of May, 2025, ASSESA organized her Freshers’ Welcome Orientation Program tagged ‘Begin, Belong Become’ at the Large Lecture Theater (LLT) at the Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan. The event was kick-started with an opening prayer by a fresher and the recitation of the University’s and Faculty’s Anthem. […]
In a significant and unexpected development, the University of Ibadan Students’ Union has officially suspended the Students’ Union Congress, initially scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025. According to a memo released by the Union leadership on May 15, the decision stems from a tense incident earlier in the day at the Kunle Adepeju Building, where […]
Every year, more than a million Nigerian students sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). For many, the exam is not just a test, it is a turning point. It represents the chance to gain admission, secure a better future, and prove that the effort […]
By: Dominance In the midst of academic demands and digital distractions, long walks remain one of the most effective, and underrated, ways to support physical and mental health. Contrary to popular assumptions, they don’t need to be romantic or recreational. A simple morning walk from the hostel to the faculty can do far more than […]
By: Sholanke Someone once told me, life is our unconscious state, a dreamAnd death awakens us all.I don’t know how true this seem,But somehow, I feel he’s right ,our fate. Let me tell you what I know about life, in the next couple of lines.Life is a measure of little happiness that matters,And a few […]
By: Anita Eze The Freshers welcome budget was presented by the vice-president, miss Ayodele during the FLC meeting. According to her, the Freshers welcome, a 3- day programme was scheduled from the 21st of May to the 23rd of May. The proposed budget which covers the day 2 and day 3 of the Freshers welcome […]
By: Anita Eze The faculty Legislative Council held the 1st plenary meeting for the 2024/ 2025 session on Saturday the 10th of May, 2025 at F202, Faculty of Education. In attendance were the members of the legislative council, Pressmen as well as observers. The purpose of the sitting was majorly to discuss and approve the […]
By: Anita Eze The Senate of the University of Ibadan has officially approved the schedule for the opening and closing of the registration portal for the 2024/2025 academic session. According to an internal memorandum dated 6th May 2025 and issued by the Senior Deputy Registrar (SAAI), Mrs. Stella O. Soola, the portal will be open […]
By:.Ogundele Eniola As the new academic session begins, concerns have emerged regarding the distribution of the ASSESA book. Despite having paid, many students have expressed dissatisfaction after being told the books were no longer available. The books were shared toward the end of the teaching practice period, when many students were off-campus. Some who were […]
By: Deborah Idowu As the 2024/2025 academic session begins at the University of Ibadan (UI), hundreds of returning students find themselves stranded, scrambling for shelter in a system that prioritizes only freshers and finalists for on-campus accommodation. With just three female hostels: Queen Idia, Queen Elizabeth II and Obafemi Awolowo Hall, compared to six male […]
By: Clems The economists say demand should drop when prices climb too steeptell that to Mama Ngozi hawking her kidney to buy rice. The market’s iron fist wears a velvet glove of theory: “Inflation is temporary!”they lie while our children’s hunger grows permanent. At the petrol queue, we practice alchemyturning sweat into liters, dignity into […]
By: Dominance University life is often marked by a busy schedule and tight budgets, especially in a time when the cost of living keeps rising. In Nigeria, you can hardly cook a proper meal for just 1000 Naira. If you’re looking to prepare a decent soup or stew, you’re easily spending 4000 Naira or more. […]
By: Davsitee Harry Kane’s trophy “curse” was finally broken when Bayern Munich clinched their 33rd Bundesliga title on May 4, 2025. Kane celebrated his first silverware at a party alongside Eric Dier, his former Tottenham teammate, who also won his first trophy. The victory vindicated Kane’s £100 million move from Tottenham in 2023, when he […]
In a world increasingly shaped by information, misinformation and the manipulation of narratives, the importance of a free press remains non-negotiable. Every May 3, World Press Freedom Day reminds us not just of the journalists behind the headlines, but of the systems that must exist to ensure they can speak freely, question boldly and report […]
Since we were little, attending school has been a fundamental one for children. Starting with the song bata re a dun ko ko ka ti o ba kawe re (your shoes will make a pleasant sound if you read your books) has been a motivating factor for students to be educated. As time progresses, the […]
Anthony, a 200 level student of the University of Ibadan is a very studious student who just ended his 200 level academic session with a whopping 3.85 cumulative grade point average (CGPA). His life strictly revolves around going to classes, reading lecture notes, chasing attendance marks, obsessing over tests and exams scores and even going […]
By: Joseph Sarah As a new session begins, students borrowing courses from other faculties are once again left to juggle clashing classes and rising academic pressure. The University of Ibadan has fully resumed for the 2024/2025 academic session. After weeks of orientation, matriculation, and registration, students are now faced with the heart of the semester […]
By: Davistee It’s no longer news that Liverpool has clinched the Premier League title! Arne Slot became the fifth manager to win the English Premier League (EPL) in his debut season, defeating Tottenham 5-1 in style at Anfield during Matchday 34 of the 2024/25 EPL season. This victory ended Manchester City’s four-year dominance and saw […]
By: Ogundele Eniola Dear Diary, Another journey of a thousand miles has begun, and I find myself on this long, exhausting path once again. Each day brings its own set of challenges, and today is no different. I stand at the starting point, knowing that I’ll be walking this road for a while, but today, […]
By: Deborah Idowu The GLEAMS FOUNDATION hosted an empowering event for young creatives at the New Faculty Lecture Theatre (NFLT), University of Ibadan on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. ‘Rising Above Limitations School Tour, 2025)’, this initiative aims to nurture and empower Africa’s creative talent across entertainment, entrepreneurship and business and to also equip students with […]
By: Yetunde Hamdalat The Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA) handing over ceremony took place on Wednesday the 23rd of April , 2025, in Room A203, at the Faculty of Education, University Of Ibadan. The event commenced with the arrival of guests, an opening prayer and the recitation of the national anthem and […]
By: Deborah Idowu After over 120 days of disruption to academic activities, the University of Ibadan Students’ Union (UI’SU) has officially announced the suspension of its planned protest in response to the prolonged strike by the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN). The Union expressed deep gratitude to clinical students for their resilience […]
By: Deborah Idowu Amid growing student unrest and confusion surrounding discrepancies in school fees across departments, the University of Ibadan Students’ Union has officially addressed the matter in a public statement released on Monday, 21st April, 2025. In a press release signed by the Students’ Union President, Covenant Odedele and the General Secretary, Segun V. […]
By: Deborah Idowu Every Easter, Christians around the world gather to celebrate one of the most defining moments in history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But beyond the dance, the hymns and the Hallelujah choruses, Easter offers a message that is beyond religion; the promise of new life. Easter is not just about a man […]
Alice stood quietly at the back of the crowd during the matriculation ceremony organized by the University management, her robe slightly oversized, her smile understated but real. For her, this wasn’t just a ceremonial welcome, it was a fresh start. After enduring delays and uncertainty, she had finally become a student of the prestigious University […]
By: Deborah Idowu The University of Ibadan formally welcomed new students into its academic community during the matriculation ceremony held on Wednesday, 16th April, 2025. The event took place at the University’s International Conference Centre and marked the official entry of 4,633 freshmen into the institution. The solemn ceremony featured the traditional oath-taking, with the […]
By: Deborah Idowu There’s a unique, almost amusing culture among University of Ibadan students across all levels. Ask a classmate if they’ve read for a test and you might hear, “Ah! I never even open book.” Meanwhile, that same classmate is probably halfway through the entire course outline, has summarized each slide, watched YouTube videos […]
By: Anita Eze The University Health Service (UHS), University of Ibadan, has raised concern over the increasing involvement of University of Ibadan female students in egg donation for In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF). In a memo dated April 15, 2025, the UHS acknowledged the role of egg donation in helping families facing infertility but warned against viewing […]
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