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NASU Strike: UI Students Protest Over Water and Electricity Shortage
Olayiwola Ayobami On May 6, students of the University of Ibadan commenced a protest over water and electricity shortages following the ongoing Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) strike. Tension escalated after halls of residence failed to provide adequate water supply, leaving many students struggling to bathe, cook, and carry out other essential daily activities. As of…
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History Edge Sociology on Penalties to Advance in Seals Cup ’26
Olayiwola Ayobami The Department of History progressed to the next round of the Seals Cup ’26 after defeating Sociology on penalties in their Round of 32 clash at the SUB pitch. The match, which kicked off at 2:30 p.m., ended goalless after regulation time, with both sides unable to find the net in the first…
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Silence in the Face of Injustice: A Failure of Student Leadership
By Itunuoluwa Oluwatobi The acquittal and reinstatement of the UI3 on April 15, 2026, should have been a defining moment for the Student Union leadership. It should have been an opportunity for the Student Union to reaffirm its commitment to advocacy, solidarity, and justice. Instead, what the general student body has witnessed is silence. Silence,…
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Human Kinetics Secure 1–0 Win Over History in Third Group-Stage Fixture
Olayiwola Ayobami The Department of History lost 1–0 to Human Kinetics in their third group-stage match of the Seals Cup ’26, played at the SUB pitch. The match kicked off at 4:20 p.m. and remained evenly contested in the first half, which ended 0–0. Human Kinetics took the lead early in the second half, scoring…
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History Record 4–0 Win Over Urban and Regional Planning in Seals Cup ’26 Group Stage Clash
Johnson Ezekiel The Department of History defeated Urban and Regional Planning 4–0 in their Seals Cup ’26 group-stage match played at the SUB pitch. The match, which kicked off at 1:33 p.m., was closely contested in the early minutes, with both sides trying to create an opening goal. However, History took the lead in the…
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Dentistry Defeat History 2–0 as Seals Cup Kicks Off
Olayiwola Ayobami The Seals Cup got underway today with a group stage clash between the Obaro Warriors (History) and Dentistry at the Awo Stadium. The match kicked off at exactly 1:00 p.m., with both sides easing into the game. Dentistry took the lead in the first half through a direct free kick. Dentistry maintained their…
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Court Orders UI to Reinstate Students Punished Over Fee Protest
By Olokode Favour The Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan has ordered the University of Ibadan to reinstate two students who were rusticated for their involvement in a protest against tuition fee increments. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, by Justice Nkeonye Evelyn Maha, set aside the disciplinary action taken against Mide Gbadegesin,…
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UI Freshers Charged on Relevance of History in a Tech-Driven World
Olokode Favour The Student Historical Society of Nigeria (SHSN), University of Ibadan chapter, on April 15, 2026, held its freshers’ orientation at NFCUGO1, Faculty of Arts, themed “The Role of the Historian in a Changing World.” The event featured notable lecturers including Dr. Moujama, Dr. Ilupeju, Dr. Ogunrinu and Dr. Abolorunde Ayo, who addressed the…
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Inter-Departmental Match Holds as History Meets Political Science
Olokode Favour Students of the Department of History, University of Ibadan, are scheduled to face their counterparts from the Department of Political Science in a football match on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The fixture, tagged “History vs Political Science,” will take place at the Old Football Pitch (SUB) by 1:00 p.m. The announcement described the…
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SHSNUI Releases Schedule for Freshers’ Welcome 2026
Olokode Favour The Students’ Historical Society of Nigeria, University of Ibadan chapter, has announced activities for its 2026 Freshers’ Welcome programme scheduled for April 15 to April 17. The programme will begin on Wednesday, April 15, with an orientation session for new students. The event will take place at the SLT, Faculty of Arts, by…
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