The UEFA Champions League is the largest stage in European football where the giants of the various leagues come to face off as to know who the best is. It always promises to be exciting and this season’s edition is no exception. There have been a few surprises in this year’s edition as THE DRAGOES all the way from Porto, Portugal have found themselves in the quarterfinals but had their journey cut abruptly by Chelsea FC. As always, there are…
Finally, we made it! We just crossed the first hurdle in our med-school journey and we are on to the next phase with an entirely different challenge. The hunger and craving for more knowledge are at their peak. The euphoria of being a medical student fuels our spirit; everyone strives to do better than they did in the last session. Most have mentally prepared themselves and mapped out their entire session long before lectures commenced. Now the classes have actually…
“I’ll tell you what.” Jide plastered a stern countenance in front of his head. “get lost!” The crowd murmured. “You said?” Sar Kingo asked. “I don’t talk twice,” Jide said. Jide knew he wasn’t speaking of his own accord. It was Cecilia’s presence that gave him the gut to do so. He watched her stare secretively at him. Gush! Her smile was an elephant killer or, more accurately, a mind turner. And that was enough reason to pull a show.…
The cool wind blowing gently over you Leaving cold relaxing touches along its way Sitting on a tree branch like a monkey Arms folded, knees crossed and backing the bark With the birds seranding you with soft songs Strolling out in the woods Taking cover under its thick canopy And at night if you may, So you see the calming and glistening charm of the lake Perhaps meditating on the peak of lofty grandeurs Having yoga in the plains Taking…
Rhapsody is a UIMSA MBBS 2k21 class’ magazine aimed at making medical students reminisce about their freshman year.
The outgoing Inspector general of police, IGP Adamu Muhammad, had his tenure extended by three months on the orders of president Muhammad Buhari, on the 4th February, 2021 amidst widespread speculations and criticism. However, after having spent a little above two months, DIG Usman Alkali Baba has been appointed as his replacement. This was disclosed by the Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi in a statement release. According to him, “Baba’s appointment was carefully made, after the president considered issues of…
On the 8th of April, 2 members and an Executive of the University of Ibadan Medical Students’ Association made history when they were crowned winners of Uniting to Combat NTDs(Neglected Tropical Diseases) and The Youth Combating NTDs Global Story-telling Competition by, Frank Edoho at the conclusion of the Virtual Global Youth Festival. Participants of the Global story-telling competition were asked to submit compelling entries to inspire action to beat Neglected Tropical Diseases in 4 categories(Digital, Audio, Video and Text) and…
The UIMSA preliminary press just had their first publication.The content of this first publication is mind-blowing,ranging from sports ,news,entertainment to a spectacular interview with our very own Rhode Scholar,Miss Bolu Ikwunne.Enjoy! P.S.It is recommended that you zoom each of the pages or use “search using google lens” in order to see the words clearly.
About a week ago, representatives of the executive council of the University of Ibadan Medical Students’ Association paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Provost of the College of Medicine, Professor Fatai Adeniyi. From left to right: Olorunyomi Fola-Oyetayo( Sports secretary),Olaoluwa Olorunfemi( President), Professor Fatai Adeniyi( Deputy Provost of the College of Medicine),Jaachima Nwagbara( General Secretary),Anthony Ugah( Special Duties Officer Clinicals). A number of issues were discussed at the courtesy visit. Some of these issues include; the possible vaccination for…
Interviewer: Can you kindly introduce yourself.UIMSA President: I am Olaoluwa Olorunfemi. I am a 600-level medical student. I am a from a family of 5 and I am from Kogi State, Nigeria. I have many interests but most importantly I’m a Madrid fan. Interviewer: Congratulations on your recent election as the President of UIMSA. How has your first few days in office been like?UIMSA President: It was something I was looking forward to but nothing prepares you for this moment…