It is beyond disappointing that in 2025, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) — an institution once known for its revolutionary thinkers, aluta-ism, and progressive academic environment — is even considering implementing a dress code policy that belongs in the Stone Age. A list has been circulating online, showing alleged sanctions for students who wear dreadlocks, […]
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What I’m about to write is most likely going to make you mad almost to the point of wanting to unalive me. That crazed blind anger you feel towards people you don’t even know as if they have hurt you or other people for cheating, when indeed they have NOT. The anger has
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Your next five must-reads for revolutionizing how you think, feel, and organize. 1) Emergent Strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown We have all had that moment where we are in a conversation with some people and our chat with them is blowing up with ideas. The interruption of one idea by another can
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In Nigeria, health now is a person thrown like a dice- The cheers of onlookers hang by a single thread Synced with a plea to the gods for a six Preferably a double six Just to win , to make one-half chance to live But the gods are long dead. Their rounded bellies lay
Date: May 21st, 2025. Venue: FIGURE Workspace and Bookspace The session began in earnest a few minutes after 5pm. The event was moderated by IBK while Hairat served as the co-moderator. IBK introduced the space as a place where individuals are encouraged to develop themselves with the books available and a place for
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There is this stereotypic and patriarchal view of the fear or demeaning interpretation of the participation of young women in politics. This view has generationally been the bedrock of the sociopolitical subjugation of women in matters that affect them as much as the men in the society. Historically, the woman has been through numerous restrictions,
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Osinachi‘s husband has been sentenced to death. The man who unalived Bamishe has also been sentenced to death. While it is not wrong for anyone to celebrate the symbolism of these court judgements in the struggle against domestic violence, we must be honest that this is not substantial justice. Why would anyone
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Policies are pertinent decisions that can aid or mar a country’s development. This is why, when a country makes new policies, it is not enough for there to be effective channels for implementing them. It is also crucial to consider the effects these policies may have on citizens’ well-being, particularly children and young people
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JOINT STATEMENT OF OAU ACTIVISTS ON THE PROTEST BY ANGOLA HALL RESIDENTS AND THE DEPLORABLE STATE OF WELFARE ‘’WHEN INJUSTICE BECOMES A LAW, RESISTANCE BECOMES A DUTY’’ In light of the recent protest at Angola Hall of Residence, where students voiced their dissatisfaction over the erratic supply of water, it is very clear that the
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Checkout the beautiful pictures from the March inaugural edition of our OPEN MIC FOR SOCIAL CHANGE monthly event at the FIGURE WORKSPACE AND BOOKSPACE, OAU Campus Gate, Ile-Ife Enjoy!!! ¹ We hope to see you next month!
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