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TRANSPORTATION      Despite a 72-hour lecture boycott earlier this month, the transportation crisis remains unresolved. Students continue to report long queues and delays due to the new system limiting intra-campus travel to the 80 CNG-powered buses and tricycles recently donated by the First Lady.  *The Union, led by President Adelani David , further discussions between union leaders and the university's Public Relations Officer occurred through Monday, April 20, to monitor the transport situation  * protest is been held by the students. The recent protest has been defined to be peaceful and organized . Unlike past unrest that may have led to property damage or clashes, these demonstrations focused on dialogue and visible, non-violent presence to demand better student welfare. Academic and Community News         * The university community is mourning Adewole Oreoluwa Emmanuel, a 400-level medical student who died suddenly on...

Is the Public Square Becoming a Dangerous Place to Stand? The events of last week suggest that the public space, both physical and digital, is shifting from a place of exchange to a zone of high risk. During the White House Correspondents' Association dinner at the Washington Hilton, a gunman opened fire, forcing the Secret Service to evacuate the U.S President. The shooter was killed, and the motive remains under investigation. When the highest level of security can be breached during a social event, it proves that even the most "secure" elite gatherings and country are now porous. This sends a clear message that the public space is no longer just a place for debate; it is a target for disruption. On digital censorship in Nigeria, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) recently threatened to sanction stations that broadcast "personal opinions" of anchors. In response, SERAP and the Nigerian Guild of Editors have filed a lawsuit to block this mov...