FATSSSA PRESS -- University of Ibadan, Nigeria

  By Faith Boluwatife Ajewole   A recent study has revealed that, about 96% of University students in Nigeria experience nomophobia, a condition characterized by anxiety and panic when separated from their mobile devices. The study, published by Science Direct, surveyed 754 students and found that the prevalence of nomophobia is a growing concern for university students in Nigeria. In an interview with a Student at The University of Ibadan, who lost contact with his phone for a few weeks, described the experience as, feeling carved out of a life, he was enjoying so well. He added, "I felt alone and bored, I missed a lot of people, and I missed using my phone. As a result, I developed some coping mechanisms like sleeping, overfeeding, watching movies on my laptop."Nomophobia, a term derived from "no-mobile phone-phobia," refers to the anxiety of being without a mobile phone or being unable to use it. The condition has become increasingly prevalent, especially among y...

  By Peace Nkenta On April 7 the UI-SRC moved the motion for the increment of Basic Dues across Halls and Faculties. After the lengthy recess, the Chief Whip of the SRC collated the results of all polls collected from the Hall and Faculty constituencies. It was discovered that after the collation of results, 509 students across Halls and 668 students across Faculties supported the increment while 590 students across Halls and 582 students across Faculties were against it. On totalling these figures, it was highlighted that about 1177 students affirmed their support for the increase of the Basic Dues while about 1172 students opposed it. The Speaker of the House - Rt. Hon Shoge Quadri in his words “ there was a slight margin between those who supported the increase and those who went against it” In the meantime, the Honourable members moved motions for the increase in Basic Dues. Hon. Ajayi moved for an increase from N3000 to N5000 but called it off when Hon. Moyinola made a...

  By Ojo Victoria Ayoolajesu You claim the press has beef to pick, But hear us out, the clock goes tick. We listen close, we heed your call, Yet you insist we hear not at all. You say you know them—those who run, Yet flaws? You mention entirely none. No one’s perfect, that we see, So tell me now—how well do we? Press nights come, should we embrace? Or smile and soften every case? The seat they seek has thorns and pain, Not just the roses they hope to gain. Our words are thorns, sharp yet wise, Our questions? Roses in disguise. You should have answers—stand up tall, Not just bask in praises’ call. We worry for you, while you stand blind, Cheering your friends, their faults denied. You say we strike with bias grand, But do you listen, or just withstand? Before you claim we mean attack, Reflect, and take a moment back. People judge by what they’d do— So tell me now, does this fit you?