UCJ UI Pushes Back Against Alleged Misrepresentation, Defends Press Freedom Amid Financial Misconduct Controversy

The Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan (UCJUI), has issued a strongly worded public statement condemning what it describes as deliberate misrepresentation of its reports on allegations of financial misconduct within the Students’ Representative Council (UISRC). The statement, released after the Students’ Union Congress held on Saturday, September 20, insisted that the integrity of […]

Final Lap Diaries: Conversations With UI’s Graduating Student Leaders (President, NUESA)

By: Deborah Idowu ‎Deborah: UI is highly academically demanding. How did you manage to juggle your studies alongside your responsibilities as President?‎‎Yusuf: Balancing academics with presidency hasn’t been easy, but I’ve learned to prioritize and manage my time well. I see both roles as equally important, and I strive to give my best because people […]

Things of the World

By: Sholanke Man is the expressionof God’s imagination and creativity. Until man awakens to this consciousness,he can never attain the spiritual heightneeded to express the mightiness of God’s creativity. There are many waysby which man can attain this self-consciousness,and one of the most common these days is religion. Religion:a means to an end,a tool to […]

BCCC-Africa Organises Plastic Waste Awareness Workshop for Final Year Students of the University of Ibadan

By: Eniola Ogundele The Basel Convention Coordinating Centre for the African Region (BCCC-Africa) hosted an insightful training workshop for final-year students of the University of Ibadan on Saturday, 20th September 2025, at the Lakeside Lecture Theatre, Faculty of Science. The workshop, themed “Accelerating Community Awareness on Plastic Waste Through Interventions with Students and Graduates of […]

Faculty of Education Bounces Back, Advances in Jaw War 2025 Interfaculty Debate

By: Deborah Idowu The Faculty of Education has advanced to the next round of Jaw War 2025, bouncing back from last year’s first-round elimination with a decisive victory over the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources (RNR) at the opening stage of the interfaculty round, held yesterday at the University of Ibadan. Jaw War, the university’s […]

Financial Misconduct Allegations Trail UI Students’ Union Management

Editors’ Note: The accountability report was jointly produced by IndyPress, AfasPress, ZikPress and History Press, in affiliation with the Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan. The University of Ibadan Students’ Union (UI’SU) has come under intense scrutiny following the release of a 24-page audit report accusing top executives of financial misconduct, including unapproved loans, […]

Breakthrough in 6G Technology: Implications for University Students

By:Dominance On September 12, 2025, scientists announced the development of a revolutionary “full-spectrum” 6G chip. This innovation, no larger than a fingernail, is capable of transmitting data up to 10,000 times faster than 5G. While it remains in the prototype stage, the breakthrough points toward a future of unprecedented speed and connectivity. For the university […]

‘There is a need to Prepare for a Knowledge Intensive Economy’ – Dr. Awodiji Adewale at Service Learning Day

Service Learning day was held on Friday 12th of September, 2025 at the Faculty Seminar room, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan . The programme which is themed ‘Fostering Cultural Entrepreneurship and Exchange through Service Learning’, featured 300 level students of the Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, under the instruction of the Faculty Lead for Service […]

Final Lap Diaries: Conversations With UI’s Graduating Student Leaders (Hall Chairperson, Queen Elizabeth II Hall; Chairman, Council of Hall Chairpersons, University of Ibadan)

By: Deborah Idowu Deborah: Every hall has its unique personality. What would you say makes Queen Elizabeth II Hall different from the others on campus?‎‎Jiggy: At Queens Hall, “We teach others where to tread” is more than a motto, it’s a legacy of leadership and influence that has shaped generations of Queenites.‎What sets us apart […]

“You Can’t Be a Campus Journalist Without Being a News Writer” – Isa Abdulateef, Adh-Dhikr Editor-in-Chief, at NUESA-UI Press Workshop

By:  Eniola Ogundele The NUESA-UI Press held a press workshop on Thursday, 11th of September 2025, at A202, Faculty of Education. The event featured two facilitators who spoke extensively on opinion writing, political reporting, and news writing. The first facilitator, Samuel Omofala, Politics Editor for Law Press, delivered a session on How to Write an […]

Apple Unveils iPhone 17 Lineup and AirPods Pro 3 with Live Translation

By:  Eniola Ogundele Apple unveiled its latest innovations  September 9, 2025,  introducing the powerful iPhone 17 series alongside the advanced AirPods Pro 3. The iPhone 17 comes with a new Center Stage front camera for next-level selfies, a bigger 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion for smoother visuals, and enhanced photography capabilities with a […]

Final Lap Diaries: Conversations with UI’S Graduating Student Leaders(NAEGE-YEG UI President)

By: Anita Eze Q: Good Morning Miss Patience, you’re welcome to the interview. It’s a pleasure to have you on ASSESA Press Platform, can you briefly tell us about you? A: Hello, My name is Patience Amaka George, a 400 level student of the department of Geology, University of Ibadan.I’m the current chapter lead for […]

Final Lap Diaries: Conversations with UI’S Graduating Student Leaders(ASSESA President)

By: Deborah Idowu ‎Deborah: Could you share a strategy or mindset that has helped you keep your grades afloat while balancing your academics with your duties to ASSESA?‎‎Toheeb: Determination is the key. My drive to finish well and deliver effectively in leadership fuels my preparation. As the saying goes, “failure to prepare is preparing to […]

Nigerian Trailblazers in Sports: Mariam Bolaji, Africa’s First Paralympic Medalist in Para-Badminton

By: Davistee Mariam Eniola Bolaji made history for Africa on September 2, 2024, when she became the continent’s first athlete to win an Olympic or Paralympic medal in Para Badminton. She achieved this milestone at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, defeating Ukraine’s Oksana Kozyna to clinch the bronze medal in the women’s singles SL3 event. […]

FG Declares Friday, 5th September 2025, Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Maulud

By: Deborah Idowu ‎The Federal Government has declared Friday, 5th September 2025, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Maulud, the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Muhammad(SAW).‎‎In a special release, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, congratulated Muslim Ummah within the University community. He encouraged them to use this season to […]

Reforming the Classroom: Are New Curricula Really the Solution?

Change is not always improvement, just as improvement is not always change.” – C.S. Lewis The Federal Government has  rolled out new national curricula featuring digital literacy, programming, artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship. It sounds ambitious , the kind of plan that should prepare students for a fast-changing world. But the question remains: has the last […]

Over 11 Years of Public Speaking: Jaw War 2025 Set to Commence in September

By:  Eniola Ogundele The University of Ibadan’s annual public speaking event, Jaw War, is scheduled to run from September 13 to October 18, 2025. Recognized as one of the university’s largest social events, Jaw War brings together participants from various faculties and halls of residence. The event offers a platform for students to engage in […]

First Semester Review: Team Fortitude Highlights Major Achievements to Educators

In preparation for the second semester, Team Fortitude of NUESA UI released an official letterhead today, August 19, 2025, highlighting major achievements recorded in the first semester and reaffirming its commitment to “student welfarism and faculty development”. By:  Eniola Ogundele The letter issued highlighted significant changes and improvements recorded during the first semester of the […]

UI’SU Issues Health Advisory on Campus Botfly Outbreak

By: Deborah Idowu The University of Ibadan Student Union Health Advisory Committee has issued an official notice alerting the student community to recent medically confirmed cases of human botfly larvae removal from students who presented with unusual skin swellings and discomfort. According to the communiqué released by the Committee, the affected individuals are receiving proper […]

University of Ibadan Health Service Issues Advisory on Vision, Hearing, Hygiene and Wellness

Deborah Idowu The University of Ibadan’s Health Services has issued a health advisory to all members of the university community, addressing concerns related to vision, hearing, headphone usage, the rainy season and overall healthy living. The internal memorandum, dated 30th June 2025, was signed by the Director of the University Health Service, Dr. Aderonke B. […]

Sigma Club UI Hosts 11th Public Lecture, Highlights Technology’s Role in Youth Empowerment

Deborah Idowu The Sigma Club, University of Ibadan, held its 11th Public Lecture on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Alumni Hall of the institution. Themed “Leveraging Technology and Digital Education for Mass Employment, Wealth Creation and Poverty Alleviation,” the event brought together a powerful convergence of academia, royalty, student leaders, and corporate figures. The […]

UCJ UI Postpones Global Campus Journalism Summit 2.0 and Prof. Egbokhare Inter-Press Debate Finals

Deborah Idowu The Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan (UCJ UI), has announced the postponement of two major upcoming events: the second edition of the Global Campus Journalism Summit (GCJS 2.0) and the Prof. Francis Egbokhare Inter-Press Debate Competition originally scheduled to hold on Saturday, July 5, 2025. This development was made public via […]

‘Don’t let your Background put you at the Background – Faculty of Education, UI Senior Lecturer at United Secondary School, Agugu.

On Wednesday the 4th of June, 2025. There’s was a career talk organised by Dr. Tolulope V. Gbadamosi, a senior lecturer of rh University of Ibadan, faculty of Education. The career talk was organized at her Alma-mata, United Secondary School, Agugu for the senior secondary school students of the school. She brought along with her […]

‘…The digital future of education is not something that merely happens to us, it is something that we must actively create…’ – Vice-Chancellor of LASUED at Faculty of Education International Conference Opening Ceremony

By: Anita Eze The Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan organized her international conference themed ‘Digital Transformation in Education: People, Process and Product’. The international conference is a 4 day program which spans from Tuesday 30th of June to the 3rd of July, 2025. On the 1st of July, 2025, which was the opening ceremony […]

No Lectures on Tuesday, July 1st as Faculty of Education Opens 2025 International Conference

Deborah Idowu In preparation for the Opening Ceremony of the 2025 International Conference, the Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, has officially declared Tuesday, July 1st, a lecture-free day for all students in the faculty. According to a notice signed by the President of the Nigerian Universities Education Students’ Association (NUESA), Adegoke Yusuf Alao and […]

Educational Foundation Clinches NUESA Super Cup with Penalty Win Over Educational Administration

By: Davistee The final of the Sparkool Exchange NUESA Super Cup was played between Educational Foundation (ASSE, SPE, and ECE) and Educational Administration (EME and LARIS) on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the SUB pitch. Educational Foundation dominated their opponents in the first half of the tournament. Peter gave Educational Foundation an early lead, converting […]

‘Academic excellence is not about competing with others, it is about becoming the best version of yourself’- Miss Akinola Roheemot, a first class student and speaker at the Cogito ergo sum Summit 

By: Joseph Sarah The Arts and Social Sciences Education in conjunction with her executives, the Luminaries organized an academic and mental health summit themed ‘Cogito, ergo sum’ (Latin word for I think, therefore I am). The programme took place at the Large Lecture Theatre, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, on Thursday  26th of June, […]