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THE EMBASSY IN DISARRAY: QUESTIONS OVER THE MISUSE OF THE IRSA SECRETARIAT  By Taiwo Ramat The student secretariat of the International Relations Students' Association (IRSA), popularly known as the Embassy, was designed to reflect the identity of a department that prides itself on diplomacy and international affairs. Today, it raises a different kind of question entirely. A Space That No Longer Looks the Part The Embassy, which is expected to embody the standard and sanctity its name suggests, has fallen into a state of disarray. Cobwebs hang visibly around the space, and personal belongings  including clothes, shoes, and perfumes have been found littering the corners of the secretariat. In response to the growing concern, the Assistant General Secretary addressed the situation through the Association's official page, urging users of the Embassy to maintain its cleanliness and uphold the sanctity of the space. The message, while well-intentioned, has done little t...

CORPORATE DAY FALLS FLAT AS IRSA WEEK CONTINUES AMID GROWING CONCERNS By Taiwo Ramat The Corporate Day organised as part of the ongoing IRSA Week drew significant disappointment on Wednesday, as poor turnout from upper-level students and inconsistent representation from the executive body left fresh students; who had dressed and prepared according to the brief feeling let down. Only the Vice President Showed Up According to the flyer disseminated by the Public Relations Officer (PRO), students of the department were expected to dress diplomatically, represent a country of their choice, and prepare a short note on the country they represented. It was a clear, structured brief; one that the majority of Part 1 students honoured. The same could not be said for the rest of the department. Of the entire executive body, only the Vice President turned up in representation of a country, leaving the event visibly thin on participation from the very people expected to lead...

FRESHERS' PACKAGE ARRIVES, BUT DISSATISFACTION TRAILS DISTRIBUTION By Taiwo Ramat The long-awaited Freshers' Package has finally been distributed to fresh students of the Department of International Relations, Obafemi Awolowo University but rather than relief, its arrival has been met with a wave of disappointment and open rejection from several recipients. For many fresh students, the contents of the package fell far short of expectations. The package, which contained a tote bag and a book, drew sharp reactions from students who felt it did not justify the amount paid. "Just a tote bag and a book for 15k," one student told DSNA, capturing the frustration shared by many of their peers. Complaints were not limited to the value for money. Several students took issue with the quality of the book, describing it as below standard, while others expressed disappointment with the tote bag, stating that it did not reflect the standard they a...

RICHARD RAHUL VERMA: Richard was born November 27, 1968; a prominent American diplomat, lawyer, veteran, and business executive whose career bridges public service, foreign policy and the private sector. As one of the highest-ranking Indian-American Officials in U.S. diplomacy, he has played a pivotal role in strengthening U.S.-India relations and advancing American interests abroad. EARLY LIFE  & EDUCATION  Verma was born in Edmonton, Canada, to Punjabi Indian immigrant parents who fled through the Partition of India. His family moved to the United States, and he grew up in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the youngest of five children. His father was an English professor, and his mother a special education teacher. He earned a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University (where he was an ROTC cadet, fraternity member, and senior class president), a J.D. (cum laude) from American University Washington College of Law, an LL.M. (with distinction) in International Law from ...

IRSRC IMPEACHES IRSA PRESIDENT; ACCOUNTABILITY CONCERNS PERSIST IN HARBINGER ADMINISTRATION By Taiwo Ramat The International Relations Students' Representative Council (IRSRC) has officially impeached the President of the International Relations Students' Association (IRSA), Akinpelu Samuel Olalekan, following a parliamentary sitting held on Friday, 3rd July, 2026. The impeachment, which took effect immediately, came after the President had received two formal queries from the House. In its resolution, the Council cited a pattern of administrative failures that it deemed incompatible with the responsibilities of the office. Grounds for Impeachment The House considered several concerns before arriving at its decision. These included delays in the execution of executive duties, failure to present an updated State of the Association report despite assurances to Congress, and delays in sending official correspondence relating to the parliamentary sitting which resulted ...

Climate Change: Everyone Has a Role to Play                   Climate change is one of the biggest problems the world is facing today. It means that the Earth's weather is changing over a long period. These changes are mostly caused by human activities such as cutting down trees, burning fuel in cars and factories, and polluting the environment. These activities release harmful gases into the air, making the Earth hotter than it should be. As a result, people around the world are experiencing unusual weather conditions like heavy rainfall, floods, droughts, heatwaves, and stronger storms.                  These environmental changes have serious economic, social, and health consequences. Food insecurity, water shortages, the spread of diseases, and the displacement of people due to natural disasters are becoming increasingly common. Developing countries, particularly those with limite...