The power of the press is enormous and its influence, theoretically limitless. The press not only informs but also acts as an agent of change to right the wrongs in the society through mass information. This was what made Mr. Adekunle Adebajo now a rusticated 500 Level Law student at the Nigeria premier University, University... Read More

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March 28, 2018

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UI just increased medical student fees on its unsuspecting students

When Mr Bill Gates was in Nigeria last week at the expanded National Executive Council Meeting of the federal government, one of the statements he made that is still dominating discourse is the atrocious state of Nigerian healthcare. According to him, Nigeria is one of the most dangerous places to give birth on earth with... Read More

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May 4, 2017

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UI student falls to her death

by Dolapo Adelana A 100 level female student of Law of the University of Ibadan died on Monday during a show at her hall of residence, the institution confirmed on Wednesday. According to a statement signed by the institution’s Director of Public Communications, the deceased, Olatunji Oladejo, said Miss Effiong Imarbong died after she jumped from... Read More

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April 28, 2016

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‘We did not destroy properties, school management lied’ – UI students

The student Union of University of Ibadan, on Wednesday, denied that the union members destroyed properties of the university while protesting against the epileptic state of amenities, such as light and water, as well as the reinstatement of a student, Tunji Ekpeti Michael. This was contained in a statement signed by the President, Students’ Union,... Read More

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January 17, 2016

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Over 100 undergraduates ‘renounce cultism’ in OAU, UI during Adeboye’s crusade

At the just concluded Campus Holy Ghost service, over 100 undergraduates of the University of Ibadan and the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife were reported by Punch Newspapers to have renounced cultism. The report states that the number of students, who renounced their evil ways at the University of Ibadan were more than those recorded at the OAU.... Read More

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December 24, 2013

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ASUU strike: FUT Minna to start exams in February

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The senate of the Federal University of Technology, FUT, Minna has announced that it would commence semester examinations for students on February 10, 2014. This will happen after resuming for the second semester of the 2012/2013 academic session on January 6, 2014. The Vanguard reports: FUT’s information officer, Lydia Legbo, told the... Read More

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December 10, 2013

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ASUU strike update: UNILAG, UI, UNN, others remain shut after resumption deadline (PHOTOS)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Despite the lapse of the December 9 deadline handed down to university lecturers by the Federal Government, most of the nation’s universities are still empty. The government issued a resumption order to the striking lecturers under the umbrella of the Academic staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and demanded that they all... Read More

December 6, 2013

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ASUU Strike update: OAU & UI to resume, Ibadan to start lectures 6 January

by Chi Ibe Is it not therefore over? Two of the nation’s biggest universities, the University of Ibadan and the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife have confirmed they are ending their strike, at least according to Management. According to a circular from the university, its directive follows the meeting of Pro-chancellors (CPC) of federal universities. A... Read More

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December 5, 2013

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Report: ASUU chief blames Education Minister for on-going strike

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Dr. Karo Ogbinaka, the Chairman, University of Lagos Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike, of incompetence in the administrative affairs of the Ministry. He blamed the extended strike caused by the communication break down between the federal goverment and university lecturers on... Read More

October 15, 2013

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Sad news: UI professor dies while watching Nigeria/Ethiopia match

An Emeritus Professor of Transport Planning and Development, Michael Filani, died on Sunday while watching the Nigeria/Ethiopia World Cup qualifying match. The deceased, who was a former deputy vice-chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), slumped and died while watching the match at his Oluyole Extension home in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. He hailed... Read More

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October 1, 2013

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Ikhide Ikheloa: ASUU is on strike again. Who cares?

by Ikhide Ikheloa If you think I am being harsh, ASUU is a body that works really hard to be disrespected. Read the message on the website from the president, Dr. Fagge. It is unprofessional, coming from an educated don, grammatically challenged and in need of a weed whacker, not just a professional editor. The... Read More

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September 11, 2013

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Levi Obijiofor: ASUU’s latest absurd exercise

by Levi Obijiofor Rather than continue the game of hide-and-seek, ASUU leaders need to show more maturity. The union does not need the support or advice of students to continue with an unpopular strike that has paralysed and disrupted academic calendar and research activities in the universities. When Dr. Isa Fagge, the president of the... Read More

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August 21, 2013

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Opinion: University of Ibadan still towers highest at 65

by Tunji Olaopa Yet, UI has weathered the storms. In close to 65 years of its existence, the University of Ibadan has remained the torchbearer in higher education in Nigeria. There are several indicators of this preeminence beyond the obvious politics of the university webometrics. In technical terms, a university is an institution of higher... Read More

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