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- RNR Faculty Lecture Rescheduled to August 26 due to Eid-el-Maulud HolidayBy: Pamilerin Opesan The 6th Faculty Lecture of the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, University of Ibadan, earlier scheduled for Tuesday, 25th August 2026, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, 26th August 2026, following the Federal Government’s declaration of Tuesday as a public holiday in observance of Eid-el-Maulud. The lecture, titled “Sustainable Development Within Nigeria’s ProtectedContinue reading “RNR Faculty Lecture Rescheduled to August 26 due to Eid-el-Maulud Holiday”
- FG Declares August 25 Public Holiday to Mark Eid ul MawlidBy : Precious Akinsola The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday, 25th August, 2026 a public holiday. The holiday is in honour of this year’s Eid ul Mawlid and it is celebrated in remembrance of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The announcement was made by the Ministry of Interior, through theContinue reading “FG Declares August 25 Public Holiday to Mark Eid ul Mawlid”
- In the Silence of the Father, Hope Still WhispersBy :Jeremiah Imeh When will the Father speak again? “Daddy… Daddy, where are You?”I look towards the hills,searching for answers,but all I find is silence. The clouds seem to carry His image,yet even they speakin a solemn tone. Is He real?Will He come for me again? The sun sets.The rain falls.And once again,darkness takes itsContinue reading “In the Silence of the Father, Hope Still Whispers”
- When “I will Just Take Something” Becomes a Problem: The Growing Culture of Self-Medication Among University StudentsBy:Jesunifemi Oginni It was a Monday morning, and Daniel had an important test that afternoon. He had spent most of the weekend studying, barely getting enough sleep, and now he had a terrible headache. He considered visiting the university health centre, but the thought of leaving his room, waiting to be attended to, and possiblyContinue reading “When “I will Just Take Something” Becomes a Problem: The Growing Culture of Self-Medication Among University Students”
- The student we labelled “Dull” may eventually become trapped in the Identity we gave themBy:Agnes Oyinyechi “Amaka, you are a dullard”She heard it again,repeatedly and always right from childhood;this time, it was not just from teachers, also parents , neighborhood friends , school friends and her siblings Some students laughed, some didn’t even care. But Amaka cared;those words sank in her inner heart She looked down at herContinue reading “The student we labelled “Dull” may eventually become trapped in the Identity we gave them”
- Sigma Club UI Sets the Pace as Preparations Begin for the 2026 Sigma Sports FestivalBy :Jeremiah Imeh The Sigma Club, University of Ibadan, hosted a press conference at Room 2A of the New Faculty of Arts Building (NFA) on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at exactly 5:00 p.m. The event started with Sigma Club members reciting their anthems.Some notable individuals, such as the Chairman of the Sigma Sports Festival Committee,Continue reading “Sigma Club UI Sets the Pace as Preparations Begin for the 2026 Sigma Sports Festival”
- ARE WE REALLY LEARNING, OR ARE WE SIMPLY BEING TRAINED TO PASS EXAMINATIONS?By :Taiwo Taiwo A student sits for an examination after weeks of lectures, assignments, sleepless nights and intense revision. The result eventually comes out, and the student smiles at a good grade. But weeks later, a simple question about the same course may produce silence. So, what exactly did the student learn? This question raisesContinue reading “ARE WE REALLY LEARNING, OR ARE WE SIMPLY BEING TRAINED TO PASS EXAMINATIONS?”
- The Mask Before the BallotBy:Benedict Adebayo Politics has a way of changing people, sometimes overnight. You can see it clearly in school. There was a guy in my class. He was loud, loved to bash people, and would bant and bully others just to get a laugh Apparently, he wanted the title, the fame, and the prestige that cameContinue reading “The Mask Before the Ballot”
- The Semester Is Already Running: Are University of Ibadan Students Keeping Up?By :Benedict Adebayo The new semester at the University of Ibadan has begun, and students are already feeling the heat. For many, the excitement of a fresh start has quickly faded, replaced by the familiar weight of lectures, assignments, and the constant pressure to keep up. Few students from the Faculty ofContinue reading “The Semester Is Already Running: Are University of Ibadan Students Keeping Up?”
- Day One of IFSS 2026 Nigeria: Preparing the Present for a Sustainable FutureBy Imeh Jeremiah The International Forestry Students’ Symposium (IFSS) 2026 Nigeria officially kicked off on 16th August 2026, with the programme running from 16th to 31st August 2026.The Day One activities commenced at 10:30 a.m. at the First Bank Building, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ibadan. The programme, themed “The State of Nigeria’s Forest: PreparingContinue reading “Day One of IFSS 2026 Nigeria: Preparing the Present for a Sustainable Future”