UI’SU Electoral Activities & Guidelines: Electoral Ban to be Lifted on Saturday

By: Deborah Idowu The Students’ Union Electoral Commission, University of Ibadan (SUECUI), has announced that the ban on electoral activities will be lifted in two days, marking the beginning of the highly anticipated electoral process for the upcoming elections. According to the special release, all candidates, campaign teams and stakeholders are advised to prepare for […]

Mr And Miss Assesa Pageantry ’24: The Return Of Glamour And Talent

By: Eniola Oluwamuyiwa After a three-session break, the Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA) at the University of Ibadan is set to revive a highly anticipated social event, the “Mr And Miss Assesa Pageantry ’24”. The competition promises to deliver a blend of elegance, talent, and fierce competition for the coveted titles.   Known […]

Explainer on Assesa Press Stance surrounding Academic & Wefare Director’s resignation report

On the 28th of December, 2024, Assesa press released a publication stating that the Academic and welfare director resigned his position for greater pursuit. During the procedure, the press confirmed that this NUESA official had sent the letters to the appropriate bodies, including the ESEC pro, NUESA pro and the NUESA press editor in chief. […]

Authority, Checks and Structure: Understanding the Dynamics of Student Leadership

“Power is never more revealing than in the moment it is questioned.” This editorial is not an attempt to inflame, assign blame, or amplify discord. Rather, it is a deliberate effort to step back, to observe and to interrogate, calmly but firmly, the evolving dynamics of student leadership within the faculty of Education. Moments of […]

ASSEsaites Shine at ELDS Freshers’ Oratory Competition

By: Clems The Education Literary and Debating Society (ELDS) of the University of Ibadan held its much-anticipated Fresher Oratory Competition on Wednesday, 18th March 2026, at the Faculty of Education Large Lecture Theatre. The event, themed “That Our Future May Not Disappear…,” brought together eighteen freshers, each representing their department, in a spirited contest of […]

It Starts Like This

By: Esther Thanni Freshers flood the campus gates,wide-eyed, hopeful,with bags packedand dreams bigger than their backpacks. Hearts beat with the thrill of a beginning,feet stepping into a worldthat feels too big at once. The sun rises on their first days,not with calm,but with movement. Voices call, papers shuffle,directions fly from every corner.From office to office […]

Faculty of Education Kicks Off Freshers’ Welcome Week with Freshers’ Orientation/Personality Lecture

By: Jadesola The Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, commenced its three-day Freshers’ Welcome Week on Monday, March 16, 2026 with a freshers’ orientation/personality lecture. The opening day saw the presence of key student executives, including NUESA President, Mr. Dejiyinka, Assistant General Secretary, Mr. Mubarak, ASSE President Ayomiposi Titus, and Financial Secretary Miss Okiki. The […]

NUESA FLC Holds Inaugural Sitting of 15th Assembly with Key Budget and Procedural Decisions

By: Olaoluwa Afolabi and Clems The NUESA UI Faculty Legislative Council (FLC) convened the first sitting of its 15th Assembly on Saturday 14, March in a session that saw a blend of procedural maneuvering, budget discussions and motions of significance. The sitting commenced with Hon. Favour moving a motion to suspend the quorum, prompting a […]

From the Erstwhile ASSESA Press Deputy Editor-in-Chief’s Desk: Eniola Ogundele on Leadership and Campus Journalism

By: Deborah Idowu Eniola Ogundele, erstwhile Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Features Editor of ASSESA Press, shares her experiences, challenges, and insights from her time in campus journalism at the University of Ibadan, offering guidance and advice to aspiring and current members of the press ASSESA Press Correspondent: Can we meet you? Eniola Ogundele: My name is […]

Her Story, Our Glory: Women Who Inspire a Generation

By: Deborah Idowu From the quiet corners of local communities to the global stage of leadership, women have been rewriting history, defying limitations and shaping the world for generations. On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate the courage, vision and resilience of women whose lives and achievements continue to inspire millions, reminding us that every […]

Anita Eze on Leadership and Campus Journalism: Lessons from the Erstwhile ASSESA Press Editor-in-Chief

By Enoch Adegbile Anita Eze, former Editor-in-Chief of ASSESA Press, opens up about her experiences, challenges and lessons learned during her time as a campus journalist at the University of Ibadan, offering invaluable advice to current and future student journalists. ASSESA Press Correspondent: Can we meet you? Anita Eze: Good evening. I’m Anita Eze, a […]

UI Welcomes 2025/2026 Matriculants: Matriculation Ceremony Set for March 11

By: Deborah Idowu The University of Ibadan, Nigeria’s premier institution of higher learning, has officially announced the matriculation date for the 2025/2026 academic session. Matriculants are expected to grace the International Conference Centre (ICC) on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 for this landmark event in their academic journey. In a notice released to fresh students, the […]

UI Senate Admissions Releases Key Requirements for Certificate and Transcript Clearance

By: Deborah Idowu The University of Ibadan (UI) has outlined the essential requirements for certificate and transcript clearance, urging students to prepare the necessary documents for a smooth and efficient process. This information was shared via the official WhatsApp channel of the UI Student Union (UI’SU), ensuring all students are aware of the paperwork needed […]

UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN RELEASES SCHEDULE FOR COLLECTION OF STATEMENT OF RESULTS — 2024/2025

By Clems. The Examinations, Records and Administrative Data Processing Division (ERA) of the University of Ibadan has announced the schedule for the collection of Statement of Results for the graduating set of the 2024/2025 Academic Session. According to an internal memorandum dated 26th February, 2026, signed by the Examinations Officer, Halimah O. Adeoye, the distribution […]

UI Launches KọÈdè Mobile App: A Digital Solution to Preserve and Teach Yoruba Culture

By: Deborah Idowu The University of Ibadan (UI) has taken a monumental step in blending technology with cultural preservation with the recent launch of the KoEde Mobile Application. The initiative aims to teach the Yoruba language through an interactive and engaging platform. The launch took place during the 2nd Annual Symposium of the Human-Computer Interaction […]

Team Luminaries Handover Delay: Previous ASSESA Executives Yet to Transition PowerBy

By: Deborah Idowu As resumption draws near, the much-anticipated handover from the Toheeb Akangbe-led ASSE executives to the newly elected team, Team Les Lumières, has yet to take place, leaving students and stakeholders seeking clarity on the transition process. ASSESA Press reached out to multiple former executives for comment. The responses paint a picture of […]

NUESA President Dejiyinka Outlines Vision After Team Conscientious Inauguration

by Deborah Idowu After the inauguration of Team Conscientious, ASSESA Press spoke with the NUESA President, Oladejo Ridwan Ayodeji, popularly known as Dejiyinka, in a conversation focused on his leadership priorities and long-term visions and aspirations for educators. ASSESA PRESS CORRESPONDENT: Good day and congratulations once again on your election as President of the Faculty […]

UI Announces Opening of Accommodation Application for 2025/2026 Academic Session

By: Idowu Precious (Bavosshya) The University of Ibadan, through its Student Affairs Division, has announced the opening of applications for accommodation slots in the University’s halls of residence for the 2025/2026 academic session. According to an official notice released on 17 February 2026, the accommodation module on the portal will be accessible from 17 February […]

“Integrity, Neutrality and Respect for Due Process will Remain my Guiding Principles.” – Rt. Hon. Adeniran Ayomide Abdulmalik

By: Clems Following the inauguration of the 2nd Assembly of the ASSESA Legislative Council, Rt. Honourable Adeniran Ayomide Abdulmalik, the newly elected Speaker of the House, shared in an exclusive interview with ASSESA Press his insights on his role, guiding principles and vision for the new Assembly. ASSESA Press Correspondent: Good evening, Rt. Hon. Adeniran […]

2026 NUESA Executive Handover: Team Conscientious Assumes Office as Team Fortitude Concludes Tenure

By: Deborah Idowu A new leadership era began in the Faculty of Education on February 12, 2026, as the Nigerian University Education Students’ Association formally transitioned from Team Fortitude to Team Conscientious at an handover ceremony held in the Faculty’s Large Lecture Theatre (LLT). Present at the event were the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. […]

UI Schedules Closure of Undergraduate Halls of Residence for 2024/2025 Session

By: Deborah Idowu The University of Ibadan has officially announced the closure of all undergraduate Halls of Residence (HoRs) for the 2024/2025 academic session, following the conclusion of the session at a scheduled UI Senate meeting on 16th February 2026. According to an internal memorandum issued by Prof. Demola Lewis, Dean of Students, all residents […]

University of Ibadan Announces Accommodation Application Process for Returning Students for 2025/2026 Session

By: Deborah Idowu The University of Ibadan (UI) has officially opened the window for returning students to apply for campus accommodation for the 2025/2026 academic session, with clear guidelines issued by the Student Affairs Division. In a notice signed by Demola Lewis, Dean of Students, students were urged to complete the University Health Service (UHS) […]

ASSESA Senate Council Inaugurates Second Assembly, Inducts Rt. Hon. Ayomide Abdulmalik as Speaker

By: Deborah Idowu The ASSESA Senate Council on Saturday, 7th of February, held its handover meeting, culminating in the dissolution of the First Assembly and the inauguration of a new leadership for the Second Assembly. The meeting commenced at 10:08 a.m. with nine honourable members in attendance. The Speaker opened proceedings with a prayer, after […]

UI Professor Emmanuel Aiyede Appointed Chair of Nigerian Tribune Editorial Board

By: Deborah Idowu Professor Emmanuel Remi Aiyede of the University of Ibadan has been appointed as the new Chair of the Editorial Board of the Nigerian Tribune, Nigeria’s longest-surviving privately owned newspaper. The appointment was announced by Professor Aiyede via his LinkedIn page on Thursday, February 5, 2026. In his announcement, the political scientist expressed […]

ASSESA Press Holds Handover Ceremony, Inducts 2025/2026 Editorial Board

By: Idowu Precious (Bavosshya) The Arts and Social Sciences Education Local Press Organisation (ASESSA PRESS) held its handover ceremony on Friday 16 January, 2025, marking the dissolution of the outgoing editorial board and the inauguration of a new editorial board for the coming 2025/2026 academic session. The ceremony opened with the press prayer, after which […]

UI Exam Unit Commences Final Year Documentation with Passport Photo Upload

By: Anita Eze The University of Ibadan has began final year documentation procedures for graduating students of the 2024/2025 academic session with a directive for the upload of passport photographs.The directive, signed by Halimah O. Adeoye on behalf of the Examinations Officer,  by the Examinations, Records and Administrative Data Processing Division (ERA). The memorandum requires […]

UI’SU Elections: Adeboye Sewanu Emerges President as SUEC Releases Election Results

Deborah Idowu Adeboye Temidayo Sewanu, popularly known as Deboye, has emerged the President-elect of the University of Ibadan Students’ Union (UI’SU) for the 2025/2026 academic session following the conclusion of the Students’ Union elections conducted by the Student Union Electoral Commission (SUEC). Official results released by the commission show that Deboye secured 2,943 votes to […]

‘The Table of Five and above would have hotpot on their Table during ASSESA Dinner’ – President Toheeb at ASSESA Senate Sitting

By: Anita Eze On the 12th of December, ASSESA Senate held a sitting at the Language Lab at the Faculty of Education. Present at the sitting was the Speaker, about 8 honourable members, 6 members of the executives and 1 pressman. The sitting which started by 3:30pm  with the report on the ASSESA week which […]

SUEC Releases 2025/2026 Executive Council Screening Results

Deborah Idowu The Student Union Electoral Commission (SUEC), University of Ibadan, has released the official screening results for the 2025/2026 Executive Council positions. The report, signed by Jolaade Nasirudeen Adedolapo, Chairman of the SUEC Screening Subcommittee, provides the scores and status of all aspirants. For Assistant General Secretary, Fideliа Eghonghon Eseile scored 68.85% and qualified, […]

UCJ UI 37th Elections: Adebumowa Jesutomiwo Emerges President-elect

Deborah Idowu The Electoral Committee of the Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan (UCJ UI), has released the official results of its 37th electoral exercise held on December 6th, 2025, confirming clear winners across all contested positions. In the presidential race, Adebumowa Jesutomiwo emerged winner with 53 votes, ahead of Omofala Samuel, who recorded […]

Final Lap Diaries: Conversations with UI’s Graduating Student Leaders (PRO, University of Ibadan Students’ Union)

Deborah Idowu Deborah: Welcome to Final Lap Diaries, where we sit with UI’s graduating student leaders to reflect on their journeys, lessons and moments. Today, we’re in conversation with the Public Relations Officer of the University of Ibadan Students’ Union, someone who has played a key role in keeping students informed and representing the Union […]

ESEC’26 Announces Faculty of Education Election Results

Deborah Idowu The Education Students’ Electoral Commission (ESEC) has officially released the results of the just concluded NUESA elections, showcasing a closely contested race for student leadership within the Faculty of Education. The Sport Secretary position saw Fakorede Victor elected with 611 votes, with 65 votes voided. The Social Director election was won by Ofurum […]

Akinade Pleasant Backs Out of Faculty of Education Presidential Bid

Deborah Idowu In a development that has sent ripples through the Faculty of Education political landscape, a presidential aspirant, Hon. Akinade Pleasant (Mizita), has formally withdrawn from the race despite his recent reinstatement by management following an initial disqualification. In a public statement titled “Final Words”, Pleasant expressed profound gratitude to his supporters, describing the […]

Faculty of Education Management Reverses Disqualification, Reinstates Candidate, Sets Fresh Election Schedule

Deborah Idowu The Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, moved on Tuesday to resolve the tension surrounding the disqualification of presidential aspirant Akinade Pleasant, following a meeting convened by the management at the Faculty Seminar Room. The high-level session brought together the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Demola; the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Kester; […]

Y Mayor Announces His Withdrawal From Contesting for Sports Director of ASSE

Following Assessa Press’ recent publication on the resignation of the current PRO, Makinde Eniola Faramoluwa (Y Mayor), fresh information has emerged.https://assesapressorg.home.blog/2025/11/22/asse-pro-makinde-eniola-faramoluwa-y-mayor-resigns-ahead-of-new-leadership-aspirations/ Y Major has reached out to Assessa Press to state that he is no longer contesting for the position of Sports Director. He explained that his withdrawal is due to “personal and emotional reasons”.

ASSE PRO, Makinde Eniola Faramoluwa (Y Mayor), Resigns Ahead of New Leadership Aspirations

The Public Relations Officer of the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education (ASSE), Makinde Eniola Faramoluwa, popularly known as Y Mayor, has officially tendered his letter of resignation on the 23rd of November, 2025. In his resignation notice, he expressed appreciation for the platform the department provided, acknowledging how the PRO role strengthened his […]

Final Lap Diaries: Conversations with UI’s Graduating Student Leaders (President, Junior Chamber International Nigeria, University of Ibadan (JCIN-UI)

Deborah Idowu Deborah: Welcome to Final Lap Diaries, where we sit with UI’s graduating student leaders to reflect on their journeys, lessons and moments. Today, we’re in conversation with the President of the Junior Chamber International Nigeria, University of Ibadan (JCI-UI), a leader who has championed service and leadership both on and beyond campus. Can […]

Manifesto Review: A Closer View of  the Office of the Assistant General Secretary

By: Eniola Ogundele “I promised to work with other representatives and the academic committee to provide past questions. However, the change in curriculum, CCMAS did not allow me find past questions for freshers as it was not available.” “I said I was going to work with the academic director, so whenever tutorial was organized, I […]

‘GES Examination May Commence Earlier Than Scheduled’ – UI’SU President

By: Anita Chiamaka Eze The General Studies (GES) examination timetable at the University of Ibadan may undergo slight adjustments, potentially causing the exams to begin earlier than initially planned. According to Covenant Odedele, UI’SU President, the examinations are ‘likely to commence on Saturday the 22nd of November, 2025.’ He added that ‘Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday […]

‘Find what works for you in terms of study patterns’ – Amira Badmus, ASSE Best Graduating Student ’25

By: Anita Eze Still in the Convocation celebration mood, ASSESA Press was honored to interview Amira Badmus, the Best Graduating Student of the Arts and Social Sciences Education Department. With a Cumulative Grade Point of 3.63/4.00, Amira was one of the few(448) students who graduated with a First Class out of 5,900 fresh graduates produced […]