The decision to proceed with the inauguration of newly elected executives within the Arts and Social Science Education Students’ Association (ASSESA), despite the absence of a completed handover, marks a significant turning point in the association’s ongoing leadership transition. What began as a delay has now evolved into something more complex; a situation in which […]
By: Debbiemuse The landscape of political engagement is shifting and nowhere is this more evident than in the rising visibility of young people in public affairs. Across the globe, young voters are no longer silent observers, they are active participants, vocal critics and, in some cases, the catalysts of transformative change. Yet, as promising as […]
By: Ademusan Bukola A. A wave of comic role-reversal has taken over X (formerly Twitter), with men humorously adopting the voices and expectations often associated with women in relationships, demanding boyfriend allowance, billing their partners and jokingly stepping into the role of the one being financially catered for. The tweets, dripping with exaggerated seriousness, mirror […]
By: Deborah Idowu The Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA) Senate is set to convene its first plenary sitting of the 2nd Assembly on Saturday, March 28, 2026. According to an official notification released to members, the session is scheduled to hold by 10:00 AM at Lecture Rooms F202/F203 within the Faculty of […]
By: Deborah Idowu Ring light on, camera angled, outfit checked, transition ready!…. Before lecture halls fill and academic pressure fully sets in, a noticeable number of freshers at the University of Ibadan are already in motion, not just as students adjusting to a new environment, but as creators documenting it. From “Get Ready With Me” […]
by Clem As artificial intelligence storms the stages, studios, and streaming platforms of the world, creatives are asking a question that won’t go away: Are we being helped or replaced? Years ago, I watched my brother step into a recording studio for the first time eyes wide, headphones around his neck, the low hum of […]
By: Esther Thanni Food is often seen as just another part of daily life, something we grab on the go or eat out of routine. Yet for students, it is far more than that, it is one of the fuel that powers every lecture, assignment and exam. The human body relies on food to provide […]
By: Gbotemi In today’s academic environment, many students claim to be serious about their future, yet their daily actions often suggest otherwise. It is common to hear students speak passionately about their dreams and ambitions, but when their habits are observed closely, there appears to be a clear gap between what they say and what […]
By: Precious The map in my father’s study wasn’t paper, it was vibrations. Press your ear to the faded blue of the Pacific, and you could hear tectonic plates grinding teeth. He called it The Living Cartography, a record of every place that had ever tried to hold him and failed. I am my father’s […]
By: Jadesola Like an eagle seizes a chick,so were they takensnatched from their own land,bound in chainsto be tradedlike worthless fowl. Dragged across distance,into a land unknown,known onlyto those who captured them.The voyage began. And on they went,in shackles and iron,hands bound,feet restrained,voices silencedby the cruelty of heated rods on flesh. Their cries rosesharp, piercing, […]
By: Ṣeun She cried,not for pain alone,but for the quiet collapseof everything she thought she understood. Her grades fell before her,an “F”strange, unfamiliar,like a name that no longer belonged to her.She searched herself in silence,retracing steps through sleepless nights,through half-read pagesand forgotten resolve,trying to findwhere the road bent away from her. But her mind was […]
By: Olaoluwa Afolabi In the ongoing Edu-League semi-final clash, ASSE Invincibles defeated CHDS to secure a place in the final, set for Friday, March 27, against the winner between HKE and LARISSA. The match began with both teams creating chances, but CHDS failed to convert early set-pieces, while ASSE Invincible scored first through their captain. […]
The LARIS Female Football Team has formally protested the officiating and outcome of their EDU-League match against the Human Kinetics and Health Education (HKE) team, citing concerns over fairness and match management. In a statement addressed to the EDU-League and EDU-Four Committee, as well as relevant student bodies including the NUESA Press and executives, the […]
By: Gideon In the opening match of Edu League ’26 held yesterday, 21 March 2026, at the SUB Pitch, ASSE Invincibles defeated LARIS 2-0. The first half saw both teams testing each other’s defenses, but neither could break the deadlock. ASSE Invincibles displayed organized build-up play, while LARIS struggled to create clear scoring chances. The […]
By: Bavosshya Nigeria has always been a hot country. However, the heat, experienced in recent times, has been compared to a sample of what hell most likely may be like rather than the usual seasonal inconvenience. As such, between overcrowded lecture halls, long treks across campus under the hot sun, inconsistent power supply and cramped […]
By: Deborah Idowu At exactly 8 a.m. on a Monday morning, the day doesn’t begin with learning for many students in the Faculty of Education, it begins with a decision. A decision not driven by interest or priority, but by conflict. For a number of education students, the release of the timetable has once again […]
By: Deborah Idowu Weeks into the 2025/2026 academic session, the leadership transition within the Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA) remains incomplete, as the outgoing administration, Team Luminaries, has yet to formally hand over to the newly elected executives, Team Lumières. Team Lumières, elected on November 12, 2025, is yet to officially assume […]
By: Olaoluwa Afolabi In a country where small-scale business owners earn barely enough to show a profit at the end of the day, and where a significant percentage rely heavily on their daily income for basic consumption, each new economic challenge feels like another weight added to an already heavy burden. For many, business is […]
By: Oluwaseyifunmi Fashion is not optional. The moment you step out of your room, you are already making a statement, whether you intend to or not. What you wear speaks long before you do, and in many cases, it continues speaking even after you have left the room. Many people reduce fashion to runway models, […]
“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 […]
By: Success Oluwagbotemi Fear has stopped more dreams than failure ever will. Many young people today are not limited by a lack of talent, but by the silent voice in their heads telling them they are not good enough. Fear whispers lies and too often, we believe them. Fear has done little good in the […]
The University of Ibadan community is mourning the loss of Abass Motunrayo Anuoluwapo, a 100-level student of the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, who had reportedly been unwell prior to her passing. According to a resident who preferred to remain anonymous and spoke with ASSESA Press, “her roommates noticed that something was wrong and […]
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 […]
By: Ademusan Bukola There are things you learn in this university that no lecturer will ever put on a course outline. Queue Jumping is one of them. At this point, it would honestly be unfair if the university did not formalize it. A 2-unit GST course, perhaps: QJM 101: Introduction to Strategic Line Advancement, Continuous […]
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 […]
By: Toriola Jumoke The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, signifying the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who extended warm greetings and congratulations to Muslim faithful […]
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 […]
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 […]
There’s a feeling that hits you when you first step onto the grounds of the University of Ibadan. It’s a mix of awe, excitement and maybe a little bit of fear, too. For the first time, you truly realize you’re part of something much bigger than yourself; a place that has shaped generations of intellectuals, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The University of Ibadan, as Nigeria’s premier institution, stands as a monument of excellence in the hearts of its students and across the African continent. To walk into its grounds is to stand on the shoulders of giants, those who have shaped the intellectual, political and social landscapes of the world. The thrill of being […]
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 […]
By: Deborah Idowu The University of Ibadan (UI) was struck with sorrow on the first day of March as it was reported that one of its students, Ifeoluwa Wisdom Akinmade, a 300-level MBBS student, tragically lost his life after an alleged suicide attempt. The heartbreaking news was shared by the Hall Warden of Zik Hall, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The legal battle involving three University of Ibadan students, Aduwo Ayodele, Mide Gbadegesin and Nice Linus, collectively known as UI3 has reached a decisive stage today, as the case is scheduled for its final hearing at the Federal High Court, Ibadan. The students have been at the center of a high-profile dispute with the university […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By: Olajumoke Toriola Fresh students of the University of Ibadan for the 2025/2026 session can now begin payment for their accommodation, as the hostel allocation process has officially commenced. Freshmen are advised to check their student portals to view the halls they have been allocated and to complete their accommodation payment promptly. With the hostel […]
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. […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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