By: Davistee ASSE invincibles defeated SPE 2-0 to emerge top of Group B with 10 points to qualify for the semi finals of the COPA NUESA. The match was played at the SUB pitch around 4pm on Friday 6th of December 2024. The invincibles dominated the encounter physically, leading to lots of minor injuries. ASSE […]
Leadership is much like steering a ship through turbulent waters; without a clear map or destination, the crew is left adrift, and disaster becomes inevitable. In governance, leaders are expected to chart a course that inspires hope and delivers tangible progress. If the head is unprepared, the body remains paralyzed. A truly effective leader is […]
By: Shodipe Blessing Fliers are flying, captivating graphics designs are trending, unnecessary greetings and hailing here and there, both at the faculties, departments and halls; it’s that time of the semester again, where students get to express franchises, you can’t just help but notice. A reminder of the promises of democracy and the changes that […]
By: Olajumoke Ogunfolaju University life is exciting yet overwhelming. Between assignments, lectures, and personal commitments, it’s easy to forget to take care of your mental health. But your mind is just as important as your body, and keeping it healthy is the key to thriving in school and beyond. 1. Understanding Mental HealthMental health isn’t […]
Everyone is aware of the important role the office of the social director plays in every student administration. However, while already in the 5th of the second semester for the session, the department is yet to boast of an event directed towards socializing and impacting the lives of all Assesaites. Thus, a representative of Assesa […]
By: Assesa Press Netflix has revolutionized the entertainment landscape in Nigeria, providing a platform where local stories thrive alongside international hits. From Nollywood originals like “Oloture” and “Blood Sisters” to Hollywood blockbusters, the streaming giant has been a go-to platform for millions of Nigerians seeking quality content. However, recent rumors of Netflix quietly exiting the […]
By: Scottie As humans, we shout our victories loud, Our voices rise above the crowd. But when others win, our cheers grow faint, Their joy is lost where envy paints. Life is short, a fleeting thing, We should celebrate what others bring. If your friend soars, then cheer them high, When you succeed, let’s touch […]
Deborah Idowu A devastating fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday, December 5, 2024, at B Block in Queen Elizabeth II Hall, University of Ibadan. As of the latest update, the fire initially continued to rage, with the cause remaining unknown. The fire is reported to have started at a couple of minutes to […]
A wise man once said, “If we don’t press it, who will?” Standing firmly on these words, this writer seeks to press a pressing issue, one that delves into the workings of the Public Relations Office (PRO) of Assesa. This is no mere appraisal; it is a commentary on leadership, responsibility, and the essence of […]
By: Deborah Idowu As a university student, effective time management is crucial to achieving academic success, enjoying a fulfilling social life and reducing stress. With multiple assignments, exams and extracurricular activities competing for attention, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, by understanding your unique time management style and employing effective techniques, you can stay on […]
Story credit: @ACTUALLAWALWritten by: Ogundele Eniola In a world where social media trends dominate, a new movement is emerging—one focused on listening without judgment. It’s a space for raw, unfiltered storytelling, where people share their hidden secrets and life experiences without fear of criticism. Here’s a conversation that took place among friends: Guy A: I […]
By: Anita Eze On Tuesday, 3rd of December 2024, the Staff School University of Ibadan witnessed the commissioning of one of her classroom ceiling renovations. Present at the Commissioning of the Ceiling Renovation was Dr. Tolulope V. Gbadamosi, the Service Learning expert and coach, Professor S.O Ajitoni, the head of department of the Arts and […]
By: Davistee ASSE’s male and female team defeated HE’s male and female team at the COPA NUESA group stage match day 2 in their respective groups on Monday 2nd of December at the SUB pitch around 1pm. Both the female and male team of Health education could not avoid defeat after facing the invincibles; they were […]
By: Japheth Oladele In 2024, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) reports that 5.5 billion people are online, representing an increase of 227 million from 2023. However, the Facts and Figures 2024 report emphasizes the ongoing digital divide, particularly in low-income nations where Internet access remains a significant challenge. Despite 68% of the global population being […]
By: Adeniran Olúwafẹ́mi The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its members to commence a strike in 14 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) due to the failure of these states to implement the minimum wage.On November 10, the NLC had issued an ultimatum to state governments, demanding compliance with the minimum wage law […]
By: Awotunde Dorcas “Mo lè da ṣe”, “Mi ò nílò ìrànlọ́wọ́ ẹnì kankan”, “Èmi nìkan ni mo mọ̀ ọ́ ṣe”, Ẹ bá mi sọ fún alágbára pé kó rọra,Adarí tó lóun ò nílò ìmọ̀ràn àwọn akẹgbẹ́,Ẹ sọ fún pé kó ṣe pẹ̀lẹ́ pẹ̀lẹ́,Ènìyàn tó lóun fẹ́ ṣàṣeyọrí láì nílò ẹnìkan,Ẹ sọ fún pé igi kan […]
By: Deborah Idowu The Ibadan Startup FEST’24 was held at the International Conference Center(ICC) University of Ibadan on Friday, 29th through Saturday, 30th November 2024. Themed, “Empowering Innovation, Accelerating Growth, the event was powered by Pulse Africa, inDrive, Vanguard, seedfi, Hey foods, Zeeh Africa and others. The conference aimed at empowering startups as well as […]
By: Awotunde Dorcas UCJ UI had its 36th induction ceremony and first Global Campus Journalism Summit on Saturday, 30th of November 2024 at Kaaf Auditorium, Human Nutrition, University of Ibadan. While over 200 candidates applied to join the union, only 160 inductees were inducted after examination and several training sessions. Overall, Oluseun Fatope from Indy […]
By: Davistee ASSE Male Invincibles won the Game day 1 second fixture against LARIS at the SUB pitch around 4 pm on Saturday, 30th of November 2024 The first half was exciting as both sides battled for the three points, until Tim Carroll was fouled by a LARIS defender, leading to a penalty which Adeola […]
By: Oluwamuyiwa Eniola “The other beat is just perfect for the romantic mood of the song”, Bola said to DJ Freaky through Skype in the reading room the next day. “Ma’am, your time’s over”, I scowled. After returning from church, I decided not to remain a selfish elder sister and help my siblings in any […]
By: Ify Francis H. Nothing has changed
By: Assesa Press Editorial Board Earlier today, Assesa Press published an opinion piece addressing the current state of the Faculty of Education’s participation in Jaw War. Since then, we have received a wave of responses suggesting that the article ridicules the efforts of the Literary and Debating Society (L&D) and undermines the contributions of its […]
By: Davistee The ASSE females won the opening match of the newly rebranded COPA NUESA Female category against LARIS females at the SUB pitch around 3 pm on Friday, 29th of November 2024. The first was half way thrilling as both sides were hungry to win. Eventually, Doyoin opened scoring for the invincible via Esther’s […]
By: Awotunde Dorcas Assesa Executives had a financial summit on Friday, 29th of November 2024 at the G&C Multipurpose room, aimed at equipping attendees with basic knowledge and skills for financial empowerment. This summit featured two notable speakers namely Timileyin Awogbade and Taiwo Babatunde. The highlight of the event was a keynote address by Timileyin […]
This year’s Jaw War theme, “The Rise of Legends”, promised to be an epic tale of triumph, but for the Faculty of Education, it’s starting to look more like “The Fall of Legends” . With three painful losses under our belt, we seem to have secured a new title: Consistent Losers FC.Are we the Manchester […]
By:Assesa Press The Faculty of Education’s performance at the Jaw War Faculty Round took a disappointing turn once again as they were eliminated at the first stage for the third consecutive time. Competing against the Faculty of Agriculture on Wednesday, November 28th 2024, Education was defeated by a margin of over six points, scoring 73.6% […]
By: Awotunde Dorcas Táyé ń bọ̀Bọ́lájí ń bọ̀Làkásègbé ń bọ̀Kí ló ń bọ̀ wá ṣe gan-an?Wọ́n a sọ̀rọ̀ bẹẹrẹWọ́n á purọ́ bẹẹrẹÒótọ́ díẹ̀Irọ́ púpọ̀“Mo ma ri pé gbogbo àwọn ẹlẹgbẹ́ mi ni wọ́n jẹ àǹfààní ìwọlé mi”Ẹ sọ pé irọ́ ni,“Máa ri pé mo ṣe ìdànilẹ́kọ̀ó lásìkò ìdánwò”,Ẹ sọ pé òtúbáńtẹ́,Wọ́n á sọ ohun mẹ́wàá […]
By: Awotunde Dorcas and Deborah Idowu The Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) organized a two-day Youth Empowerment Program on 26th and 27th of November, 2024, aimed at equipping students with vital skills for personal and professional growth. The conference kicked off with a Business Life Skills session by Miss Abolaji Shote, a seasoned Human Resource (HR) […]
Nothing provides greater comfort than walking or sitting under a canopy of trees or sitting when the scorching sun is up in the sky right? One of the most admirable features of the UI campus life is the green initiative. Asides regular sitting and walking, a convergence of trees form the perfect spot for picnics […]
By: Assesa Press News Desk According to a recent publication by Nuesa Press, it came to the notice of the general Faculty of education populace that on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the Faculty Legislative Council Disciplinary Committee convened to address allegations of negligence, lackadaisical attitudes toward office responsibilities, and the misuse of unofficial platforms in […]
By: Oluwamuyiwa Eniola Assesa Press How has it been being the sports director for your hall then Faculty? Has there been any similarities or differences and which has been more stressful for you? Boluwatife: As for my experience as Sports Director, it’s been a challenging yet rewarding journey. From being the Sports Director of my […]
By: Ayinke Jaw War, without a doubt, holds the title of the most intellectual event at the University of Ibadan, often described as the largest public speaking contest in Sub-Saharan Africa. It’s a stage where wordsmiths collide in a fiery exchange of logic, persuasion, and sheer rhetorical brilliance. What sets it apart isn’t just the […]
By: Eniola Oluwamuyiwa Netflix movie, “Adire” has clinched the award for Best Cinematography at the 16th edition of the prestigious Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards. The announcement was made via an Instagram post by the film’s producers and distributor, who credited the success to the film’s team and especially the Director of Photography, Emmanuel Igbekele […]
By: Ukah Ifunaya The National Universities Commission (NUC) visited the University of Ibadan yesterday for the accreditation of courses in the Faculty of Education on Monday, 26th of November 2024. As part of the exercise, NUC representatives thoroughly reviewed the documents of final-year students, verifying the validity and eligibility of their submitted information, including WASSCE […]
By: Adeniran Olúwafẹ́mi The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N990 to N970 per litre. In a statement by Anthony Chiejina, the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of the Dangote Group, the price adjustment was described as part of […]
By: Japheth Oladele The NCC reported a 39% increase in daily data usage compared to the previous year, reflecting a growing shift towards a data-driven lifestyle in Nigeria. These insights were shared by Executive Vice Chairman Maida Wada during the 93rd Telecom Consumer Parliament in Abuja. Despite the growth, many consumers voiced concerns about rapid […]
By:Assess Press Following the felling of trees at the University of Ibadan’s Heritage Park in the early hours of last Thursday, the former Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Professor Idowu Olayinka, has clarified the situation, addressing public concerns over the demolition and its implications. Professor Olayinka disclosed that the clearing was necessitated by the construction of […]
By: Ify Francis H.
By: Omolara Blessing In a recent exclusive interview with Assesa Press, Hon. Mubarak, Speaker of the Faculty Legislative House, shared updates on the current activities of the house, their plans, and responses to concerns from members of the association. Despite a busy semester, the Speaker took the time to address pressing questions about the […]
By: Ayinke A popular saying goes: “Where there is no law, there is no offense”. However, the inverse is equally: “Where there is law, there will be offenses”. Yet, the persistence of such offenses often lies not in the absence of laws but in the lack of visible and enforceable consequences. When corruption and maladministration […]
By: Ogunfolaju Olajumoke University life can be exciting, but it’s also a time when students face a lot of choices, some of which can have serious consequences. Drug abuse is one of those whose risks are sometimes underestimated. Knowing the dangers and how to stay away from harmful substances can protect your health, academics, and […]
By: Davistee The highly anticipated NUESA Dean’s cup has been rebranded as Copa Nuesa, with a major change as all participating departments are mandated to pay a sum of five thousand to register for the competition. The bi-gender tournament is expected to commence on 29th of November 2024 at the SUB pitch. The tournament is […]
By: Oluwamuyiwa Eniola Assesa press correspondent: Would you kindly introduce yourself? Akinola: Good morning, my name is Akinola Israel from the political science unit. Assesa press correspondent: Nice. Can you share your experience as the sports secretary of our department so far? Akinola: I would say my experience so far being the sport director of […]
By: Hamdalat The Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan (UCJ-UI), convened a congress on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Faculty of Education LLT. The meeting, chaired by the UCJ-UI president, Tarre Elizabeth Tosanwunmi, aimed to address challenges facing the union and propose strategies for improvement. Key discussions focused on enhancing the performance of […]
By: Anita Eze Career Fair 2.0, held at KAAF Auditorium, University of Ibadan, on Saturday, November 23, 2024, provided a dynamic platform for students and aspiring entrepreneurs to tackle economic challenges with innovative solutions. Themed, “Building Sustainable Solutions to Economic Challenges for Entrepreneurs,” the event featured workshops, pitch deck sessions, networking opportunities, and keynote addresses […]
By: Eniola Oluwamuyiwa Assesa press correspondent: Can you briefly introduce yourself and tell us about your role as the president of the Literary and Debating Society? Oluwabukolami: My name is Ajao Oluwabukolami, a 300-level student of Science and Technology Education, Biology unit. As the president of the Education Literary and Debating Society, my primary role […]
In a normal academic setting, lecturers and students are supposed to have physical contact on the first day of resumption, get familiar with one another and have an overview of what the course to be studied entails. If the first week is lost to unforseen circumstances, the second week is supposed to be a good […]
By: Awotunde Dorcas The Students’ Union held its annual financial summit tagged “Follow The Money”, in partnership with Realtors continent at the FLT faculty of science, on Friday, 22nd of November, 2024. The first speaker, Comfort Olugbami spoke on the grit required to follow the money. She stated that having grit demands a staying power, […]
By: Eniola Oluwamuyiwa Like I do most Saturdays, I was supposed to have a siesta in my bedroom or take the dogs on a walk with my overly excited siblings but that particular one was different. The school announcer made it known to every student that our midterm test was going to commence in the […]
By: Ayamba Anaza It’s the final lap of the university marathon. You’ve survived years of lectures, assignments, group projects (where you did all the work), and countless nights at the mercy of NEPA while studying for exams. Now, as graduation looms, one question stares you dead in the face: “What next?” For education students, the […]
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