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. […]

ASSESA Senate Member Resigns Ahead of Forthcoming Elections

By: Thanni-Balogun Esther Olajumoke Comfort Toriola, a member of the Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA) Senate, 2nd Assembly, has resigned from the Senate ahead of the forthcoming association elections. In a resignation letter addressed to the Speaker of the ASSESA Senate, 2nd Assembly, and submitted through the Clerk, Toriola formally tendered her […]

ASSESA Academic and Welfare Director Resigns, Cites Association Protocol

By: Yemisi The Academic and Welfare Director of the Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA), Adeyemi Oluwatoyin Joseph, has resigned from office with immediate effect, citing Association protocol. In a letter dated October 4, 2026, addressed to the Speaker of the ASSESA Senate, 2nd Assembly, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, and submitted […]

ASIEC’26 Extends Nomination Form Sales Deadline to October 7

By: Thanni-Balogun Esther The Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association Independent Electoral Commission (ASIEC’26) has extended the deadline for the sale and submission of nomination forms for the forthcoming ASSESA elections to October 7, 2026. The commission announced the extension in a notice dated October 2, stating that all positions remain open to eligible […]

ASSESA Assistant General Secretary Resigns Ahead of Forthcoming Elections

By: Thanni-Balogun Esther Ola-David Ayodebola Praise has resigned from the office of Assistant General Secretary (AGS) of the Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA), effective October 2, 2026. The resignation was contained in a letter dated Friday, October 2, 2026, addressed to the Speaker of the ASSESA Senate, Second Assembly, through the Clerk. […]

ASSESA Senate Council Member Resigns from Legislative Body

By: Jadesola Hon. Fadare Oluwadamilola Paul, a member of the Association of Education Students’ Association (ASSESA) Senate Council, 2nd Assembly, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, has resigned from the legislative body, effective October 1, 2026. In a resignation letter addressed to the Speaker of the ASSESA Senate Council through the Clerk, Paul expressed appreciation […]

ASIEC’26 Extends Sale of Nomination Forms to October 1

By: Thanni-Balogun Esther The Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association Independent Electoral Commission (ASIEC’26) has extended the sale and submission of nomination forms for the forthcoming ASSESA elections to Thursday, October 1, 2026. In a notice dated September 28 and signed by ASIEC’26 Chairperson, Adeigbe Temitayo Q., and Secretary, Omachi Sylvia I., the commission […]

From ₦50 Million to September 22: The Questions Behind UI’s Legislative Summit

For a programme announced months in advance, the University of Ibadan Students’ Legislative Summit arrived at a complicated moment. On September 22, hours before the event was scheduled to begin, Students’ Union President Temidayo S. Adeboye issued a notice advising students to refrain from attending or participating in the summit, stating that the Students’ Union […]

TLDS Declares Law Winner of JAW WAR ’26 Semi-Final After Reassessment; ELDS Rejects Resolution

The Literary and Debating Society, University of Ibadan (TLDS’UI), has declared the Faculty of Law Literary and Debating Society winner of the JAW WAR 2026 semi-final against the Faculty of Education following a reassessment of the scores, a resolution that has been rejected by the Education Literary and Debating Society (ELDS). The resolution, dated Sunday, […]

UI Schedules Fire-Safety Training for Hall Wardens, Students Ahead of LPG Use in Halls of Residence

By: Esther Thanni-Balogun The University of Ibadan (UI), through its Student Affairs Division, has scheduled a fire-safety training programme for hall wardens, nominated hall personnel and students ahead of the planned introduction of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for cooking in the Halls of Residence. According to an internal memorandum dated September 26, 2026, and signed […]

Hon. Agunbiade Resigns from ASIEC’26 to Contest in Forthcoming ASSESA Elections

By: Thanni-Balogun Esther An Electoral Commissioner of the Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association Independent Electoral Commission (ASIEC’26), Hon. Agunbiade Oluwatomilola, has resigned from the commission to contest for an elective position in the forthcoming ASSESA elections. In a resignation letter dated September 25, 2026, and addressed to the Speaker of the ASSESA Senate, […]

Over 170 Days After Team Luminaries’ Tenure, Assesaites Still Await Paid Merchandise

By: Debbiemuse More than 170 days after the end of Team Luminaries’ tenure, students of the Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA), University of Ibadan, who paid their departmental basic dues and those who separately paid for T-shirts during the 2024/2025 academic session are still seeking resolution over the items. The development comes […]

Tug of Words ’26: Olakanmi Clement Emerges Overall Best Speaker, Health Education Wins Departmental Category

By: Oluwabukolami The 9th edition of Tug of Words (TOW ’26), organized by the Education Literary and Debating Society, University of Ibadan, was held on Thursday, September 24, at the Faculty of Education Seminar Room, University of Ibadan. The competition, themed “The Myth of Development: Interrogating Models of Progress,” featured departmental and faculty debates on […]

ASSE Week Day 4: Miliki Express Brings Culture, Games and Entertainment

By: Esther Thanni-Balogun The Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education (ASSE), University of Ibadan, held its cultural night, tagged “Miliki Express,” on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Education Foyer as part of activities marking ASSE Week. The programme, anchored by the department’s executives, Les Lumières, featured games, music, food and other entertainment activities […]

CSM Calls for Investigation into Alleged Smoking, Illicit Gatherings on UI Campus

By: Debbiemuse The Concerned Students Movement (CSM) has called on the University of Ibadan management and relevant security agencies to investigate alleged smoking and illicit substance-related activities on campus, following concerns raised by students over the presence of suspected smokers and gatherings in parts of the university. The call was contained in a press release […]

Idowu Michael Wins NUESA Bee as ASSE Takes Top Spot

Idowu Michael of the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education (ASSE) emerged winner of the NUESA Bee spelling competition held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the Faculty of Education’s Large Lecture Theatre, University of Ibadan. The competition, organized by the Office of the Academic and Welfare Director of the Nigerian Universities Education Students’ […]

2026 Ballon d’Or Shortlist Sets Up Contest Between World Cup Success and Individual Brilliance

By: Jadesola The 2026 Ballon d’Or race has entered its final stage after France Football announced the 30-man shortlist on September 8, with the winner set to be revealed at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London on October 26. The shortlist features several of the biggest names in world football, including defending champion Ousmane Dembélé, […]

PLAYGROUND DAY IN PHOTOS: Highlights from Day Three of ASSESA Week

By: Esther Thanni-Balogun The Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA) Week continued on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, with its Playground Day activities held at the SUB Handball Court, University of Ibadan. The event brought students together for a series of recreational activities as part of the week-long celebration. Here are highlights from the […]

ASSE Week Day 3: Green Team Wins Playground Competition

By: Thanni-Balogun Esther The Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education (ASSE), University of Ibadan, held the “Playground” sports and recreational activities on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, as part of activities marking the third day of ASSESA Week. The event featured a range of competitive and recreational activities, including a football competition, fill-in-the-bottles, wheelbarrow race, […]

ASSESA Senate Dismisses Two Members Over Persistent Absenteeism

By: Precious The Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA) Senate, University of Ibadan, has dismissed two members of its 2nd Assembly over persistent absence from legislative sittings. The dismissal was contained in a Notice of Dismissal dated September 23, 2026, and signed by Rt. Hon. Adeniran Ayomide Abdulmalik, Speaker of the ASSESA Senate, […]

ASSESA Week Day 2: Students Gain Practical Skills at Entrepreneurship Workshop

By: Olaoluwa and Jadesola The Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA) on Wednesday held an entrepreneurship workshop as part of activities marking the second day of its Assesa Week. The event, which was held alongside the ASSE Academic Award Day, featured practical sessions designed to expose students to skills and opportunities beyond the […]

UI Students’ Union President Dissociates Union from Legislative Summit

By: Debbiemuse The President of the University of Ibadan Students’ Union, Temidayo S. Adeboye, has issued a notice dissociating the Students’ Union from the Students’ Legislative Summit scheduled to hold at the International Conference Centre (ICC), University of Ibadan. The notice, dated September 22, stated that the Students’ Union had taken note of the programme […]

ASIEC’26 Commences Sales of Nomination Forms for ASSESA Elections

By: Oluwaseyifunmi The Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association Independent Electoral Commission (ASIEC’26) has commenced the sale of nomination forms for the forthcoming ASSESA elections. The commission announced this in a notice dated September 21, 2026, signed by its Chairperson, Adeigbe Temitayo Q., and Secretary, Omachi Sylvia I. According to the notice, eligible students […]

First Female Bursar Assumes Office in UI’s 78-Year History

Mrs Mariam Adetoun Zakariyah, FCA, has assumed office as the University of Ibadan’s first female Bursar in the institution’s 78-year history. Zakariyah took over the university’s Bursary following the completion of the tenure of her predecessor, Mr Adewuyi Popoola. Speaking at her assumption-of-office ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, mni, FAS, fspsp, described her […]

Beyond the Campaign

Campus elections have become increasingly good at producing candidates students recognize and increasingly poor at helping students understand what those candidates intend to do. Posters multiply, campaign messages flood WhatsApp, endorsements become badges of credibility and manifestos arrive with ambitious promises. For a few weeks, politics is everywhere. Yet beneath the noise is a question […]

MORE THAN A GAME: How University Football Shapes Life Beyond the Pitch

By: Olaoluwa Afolabi Across university campuses, sporting activities are often associated with competition, trophies, medals and school pride. Yet beneath the goals, victories and celebrations lies another story — one of students learning how to lead, work with others, overcome setbacks and prepare for life beyond the university. For many student-athletes, campus sports become a […]

ASIEC Screening Dispute Puts Accountability at Centre of ASSESA Senate Sitting

By: Debbiemuse The absence of two ASSESA Independent Electoral Commission (ASIEC) nominees from the 400-Level Constituency screening triggered an accountability debate during the ASSESA Senate’s first emergency sitting on Friday, September 18, 2026, as members questioned whether the nominees had been properly informed about the proceedings. Only three nominees from the 400-Level Constituency were present […]

UI Releases 2026/2027 Students’ Union Election Calendar, Fees and Guidelines

The University of Ibadan has released the approved calendar, nomination fees and eligibility requirements for the 2026/2027 Students’ Union electoral process. The details were contained in a memorandum issued on Friday, September 18, 2026, by the Deputy Registrar (Students), Francis A. Ayodele, following the inaugural meeting of the Electoral Commissioners held on Thursday, September 17. […]

ASIEC Lifts Ban on Electoral Activities, Commences 2026 ASSESA Election Period

By: Oluwaseyifunmi The Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association Independent Electoral Commission (ASIEC’26) has lifted the ban on electoral activities, effective Saturday, September 19, 2026, marking the commencement of the electoral period for the 2026 ASSESA elections. The announcement was contained in a release signed by the Chairman, Adeigbe Temitayo Q.; Secretary, Omachi Sylvia […]

ASSESA Senate Screens ASIEC Nominees, Elects Commission Officers

By: Oluwaseyifunmi, Abigail and Precious The ASSESA Senate has screened nominees for the ASSESA Independent Electoral Commission (ASIEC) and proceeded with the selection of constituency representatives and commission officers during its emergency sitting on Friday, September 18, 2026. The screening featured nominees from the 200-, 300- and 400-Level Constituencies, with three nominees present from the […]

ASSESA Senate Holds First Emergency Sitting, Reviews Financial Summit Report

By: Precious, Oluwaseyifunmi and Abigail The Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA) Senate held its first emergency sitting of the session on Friday, September 18, 2026, with the House considering the financial report of the association’s Financial Summit Programme among other matters. The sitting was initially scheduled for 2:30pm at F202 but commenced […]

UI Sets Deadlines, Penalties for Collection of Statements of Result, Certificates

The University of Ibadan has introduced new guidelines governing the collection of Statements of Result (SOR) and certificates, including deadlines and penalties for graduates who fail to collect the documents within specified periods. The guidelines were contained in Special Release signed by the University Registrar, G. O Saliu on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 and addressed […]

UI Approves Lecture-Free Day, Half-Day Lectures for Students’ Union Week

By: Esther Thanni-Balogun The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan has approved a lecture-free day and a half-day of lectures to enable students to participate in activities marking the 2026 Students’ Union Week. The approval was contained in an internal memorandum from the University’s Student Affairs Division addressed to Deans of Faculties. According to the […]

UCH Tops Nigeria’s 2026 SCImago Health Institution Rankings

By: Debbiemuse The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has ranked first among Nigerian health institutions in the 2026 SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR), placing ahead of five other institutions assessed under the health sector. The ranking lists UCH ahead of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Lagos State University Teaching […]

UI SU Transport Committee Mandates Tricycles, Cab Operators to Accept Bank Transfers

By: Esther Thanni-Balogun The University of Ibadan Students’ Union Transport Committee has directed intra-campus tricycle (Maruwa) and cab operators to accept bank transfers from passengers. The directive was contained in a public notice issued by the committee on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. According to the notice, operators are not permitted to “impose additional charges on […]

ASSESA Senate to Hold First Emergency Sitting of 2nd Assembly on Friday

By: Precious The Senate of the Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA), University of Ibadan, has announced its first emergency sitting of the 2nd Assembly, scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026. According to a notification dated September 16, the sitting will commence at 2:30pm at F202 and will be attended by Honourables, association […]