Deborah Idowu It’s Week 10 on the University of Ibadan calendar. One week to go in lectures. Exams are peeking around the corner like unwelcome ghosts, yet the campus atmosphere feels like an academic zone infused with a festival ground energy. Some are buried in preparation, others lost in rave. Fliers fly across WhatsApp groups […]
By: Enoch Adegbile The ASSESA press night commenced promptly at 2:05 PM, with a significant turnout of aspirants and members of the press already in attendance at A207, Faculty of Education. The event began with a press prayer, led by a press man Mr Clement. The first aspirant to present was Miss Adullaahi Bisola, a […]
After weeks of uncertainty over the current academic week, students of the University of Ibadan can finally put their confusion to rest. On Monday, November 3, 2025, the university released an updated academic calendar, revealing that the semester had been extended by two additional weeks. Before the announcement, opinions among students were divided , some […]
The match between the ASSE the current NUESA DEAN’s cup defending champion and STE which was the opening match was played at the S.U.B main pitch on Monday 3rd of November, 2025 and it ended 2:1 in favour of the invcicbles, the game was delayed before it started. Everyone expected the match to be really […]
By: Bavosshya There are deaths that come without endThey call on me softly, neither foe, nor friendThey wear my face, they know my nameThey bring me down to my knees in burning coalAnd whisper in my ears, sins I cannot tameThey say, “To live, you must betray your goal” And so I fall, and burn […]
Deborah Idowu The political atmosphere at the University of Ibadan is set to heat up as the Students’ Union Electoral Commission officially announced the lifting of the campaign ban for the 2024/2025 academic session. According to the notice, the campaign ban is effective 8:00 PM on Sunday, November 2, 2025, paving the way for aspirants […]
By:Clems The president of the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education, University of Ibadan, Akangbe Toheeb Oluwapelumi, has announced that the distribution of the department’s yearbook will begin on Monday, 3rd November 2025.He made the announcement in an official statement released on Friday, 31st October 2025, urging students to come prepared with their dues […]
Deborah Idowu Once upon a time, friendship on campus was sacred. It was built on shared struggles, late-night gist, borrowed notes, mutual dreams and so-on. But lately, it seems every relationship comes with an invisible price tag. People no longer seek connection; they seek convenience. Loyalty is now measured by what one can gain: influence, […]
Deborah Idowu Deborah: Can we meet you? Waliu: I am Emiola Waliu Bolaji, a 400-level student in the Department of Adult Education. I currently serve as the Chairman of the Faculty of Education Students Bar Association and as the Chamber Leader of Femi Falana Chamber. Deborah: For the sake of those who may not be […]
When the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) suspended its prolonged strike last week, campuses across the country stirred back to life. Lecture theatres reopened, students hurriedly returned to hostels and lecturers resumed lectures, again. But beyond the bustle of resumed academic activity lies an old, haunting question: how long before the next one? For […]
The timetable for the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education (ASSE) election is yet to be released, but activities signalling that the election is near has already begun, with interested candidates purchasing nomination forms. In view of this, ASSESSA Press interviewed ASIEC Chairperson, Commissioner Raji Khadijat,a 400-level student of the department to discuss the […]
By: Deborah Idowu Deborah: Can we meet you, sir?Oluwasegun: My name is Osinowo Oluwasegun Michael, a 500 level student of Biomedical Laboratory Science, President of the Basic Medical Sciences Students’ Association(BAMSSA) and a resident of Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall. Deborah: Medical sciences are naturally rigorous. How do you balance your intense academic workload with the responsibilities […]
By: Anita Eze The University of Ibadan Students Affairs Division, in conjunction with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) administration organized a sensitization program for Final Year Students. The sensitization program held on Wednesday the 23rd of October, 2025 at the Large Lecture Theater of the Faculty of Education. Present at the program were the […]
Image credit: ASSESA PR Team By Idowu Precious (Babosha) and Enoch Adegbile The Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASESSA) held its much-anticipated movie night on Thursday, 16 October 2025, at the Faculty of Education’s Large Lecture Theatre. Originally scheduled to begin at 4:00pm, the event experienced a brief delay due to low turnout […]
By: Deborah Idowu In a move to ensure a seamless transition from campus life to national service, the University of Ibadan (UI) has announced a one-day sensitization and briefing session for all final-year students, ahead of the Batch C Stream I NYSC Mobilization Exercise. According to an internal memorandum issued by the Student Affairs Division […]
By: Anita Eze The warning strike that Academic Staff Union of Universities in Nigeria, ASUU which was declared on the 13th of October, 2025 due to the government failure to respond to the unions demands as it relates to the Universities welfare and that of the University lecturers since 2009 According to the vanguard News, […]
By: 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 Apostolic Church Students’ Fellowship of Nigeria, someone who has been at the forefront of guiding and inspiring members, while ensuring the […]
By: Ogundele Eniola The Union Campus Journalism, University of Ibadan, held its second Global Campus Journalism Summit on Saturday, October 11, at First Bank Hall, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ibadan. It was a 5-in 1 event which included the Global Campus Summit Present at the event were dignitaries such as the Commissioner for Information […]
By: Anita Eze On Tuesday the 14th of October, Arts and Social Sciences Education department organized and entrepreneurial programme for Assesaites. The event which held at the Large lecture Theatre of the faculty of education had few members of the department present. There were different vocational skills taught at the programme by different facilitators who […]
In a letter dated Sunday, October 12, 2025, Hon. Ogundele Ebenezer officially resigned his position as a member of the First Senate Assembly of the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education (ASSESA), Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan. The letter which was addressed to the Speaker of the Assembly, RT Hon. Olaniyi Success, and […]
The much-anticipated ASSE Week 2025 officially kicked off today, 13th October, with Assebee,setting an energetic tone for a week packed with activities celebrating excellence, creativity and unity among students of the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education (ASSE), University of Ibadan. The event, held at the Faculty Large Lecture Theatre(LLT), brought together students from […]
By: Davistee The Arts and Social Sciences Students’ Association Independent Electoral Commission (ASIEC) has officially lifted the ban on all electoral activities for the 2024/2025 session (ASIEC’25).The lifting of the ban will commence political campaigns and all other political activities. It was lifted on October 12, 2025, thereby allowing campaigns from aspirants, supporters, and the […]
By: Eniola Ogundele Following the elapses of the two-week ultimatum given to the federal government, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a two-week warning strike, starting from midnight, Monday, 13th October 2025. The announcement was made after ASUU leaders concluded their meeting at the Festus Iyayi National Secretariat Complex, University of Abuja, […]
Every October 11, the world celebrates, not out of pity, but out of purpose: to honour the girl child. It is a day that reminds us that beyond the hashtags, conferences and colourful campaigns, there are real girls fighting real battles: to be seen, to be heard and to be believed. In Nigeria and across […]
By: Sholanke Mercedes-Benz and Google are joining forces to usher in a new era of in-car technology, with the German automaker announcing the integration of Google’s state-of-the-art Gemini AI into its vehicles. The partnership is expected to redefine the driving experience for Mercedes owners, incorporating advanced artificial intelligence to make navigation, entertainment, and communication more […]
By: Eniola Ogundele On Friday, October 10, 2025, the ASSESA Senate held a meeting to swear in newly appointed electoral commissioners in preparation for the upcoming departmental elections and to consider the proposed budget for the ASSESA Week. During the presentation of the budget, members of the house observed that the printed paper submitted by […]
By: Anita Eze On Friday the 10th of October, the Legislative Council of the department of the Arts and Social Sciences Education had a sitting to deliberate on certain matters of the department’s activities. One of which was the swearing-in of the new set of commissioners that will serve under the ASESSA Independent Electoral Commission […]
By Aremu Hamdalat Yetunde The Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan, founded in 1987 remains the umbrella body for over 70 press outfits across the institution’s halls, faculties, and departments. The Union continues to champion truth, accountability, innovation, and press freedom, while equipping student journalists with the skills to excel within and beyond the […]
Every election season brings a familiar atmosphere, a mix of excitement, tension, and the tendency for people to read meanings into almost everything. Words are weighed, actions are questioned, and intentions are often misunderstood. In the middle of all this, the press becomes an easy target for suspicion. Recently, ASSESA Press has been accused of […]
By: Deborah Idowu The semi-finals of JAW WAR 2025 delivered records and echoes that will linger in the history of the University of Ibadan Literary and Debating Society as the Faculty of Education overcame the Faculty of Law in a spirited contest. Education scored 76.08 points, while Law trailed with 72, confirming Education’s place in […]
By: Matthew Adeogun Matthew: Can we meet you? Anita: I’m Anita Eze, a final year student from the department of Arts and Social Sciences Education. I’m a fashion designer and also the Editor in chief of The Arts and Social Sciences Education Press Organization (ASSESA PRESS). Matthew: In your view, what defines a good campus […]
By: Dominance Last week, a friend of mine rushed into our 8 a.m. lecture clutching nothing but a bottle of water. By 9:30, she was yawning, struggling to keep up, and whispering, “I will grab something after class.” Sounds familiar? Many students believe the old saying “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” […]
By: Eniola Ogundele We are all better human beings when it is not our turn. From the comfort of the sidelines, wisdom flows like pure water. We know how students should pass exams, how couples should stay married, how politicians should govern, and even how billionaires should spend their money. Our mouths are sharp, our […]
By: Deborah Idowu On October 1st, 1960, three men stood tall at the dawn of a nation. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo and Tafawa Balewa were not perfect men, but they were dreamers, visionaries who believed that Nigeria could rise above the chains of colonialism and become a beacon of freedom and prosperity in Africa. They […]
The University of Ibadan is already in its sixth week of the semester. At this stage, students begin to feel the real weight of school. The excitement of resumption is gone, and the pressure of tests, assignments, and readings is rising. But academics are not the only thing on students’ minds. Many students are busy […]
By: Eniola Ogundele The Federal Government has approved a new rule that requires all students to submit their theses or final year projects to the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD). This is now needed before graduates can join the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). According to the new rule, no graduate from any Nigerian […]
By: Eniola Ogundele The Education Students’ Electoral Commission (ESEC ’26) officially announced the lifting of the electoral ban on political activities within the Faculty of Education, signaling the start of campaigns for the 2024/2025 academic session elections.In a statement released on Monday, September 29, 2025, the Commission announced that electoral campaigns will begin at exactly […]
By: Deborah Idowu Deborah: Can we meet you, sir?Olanshile: I’m Olanshile Ogurinu, a 400-level Communication and Language Arts student. I currently serve as the 37th President of the Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan and also as the Chief of the Kegite Club at UI; the national headquarters of the foremost socio-cultural club in […]
The University of Ibadan Amazons began their PRENUGA qualification campaign on a strong note after defeating the LAUTECH Babes 2–1 at the New Awolowo Stadium. The match was contested with intensity from the outset, with both teams creating early chances. UI goalkeeper Abigail was called into action, while Sarah came close to breaking the deadlock […]
By: Eniola Ogundele The Jaw War faculty second round, held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, saw the Faculty of Education secure another victory as they defeated the Faculty of Dentistry. In the first round, students from the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education (ASSE) represented the Faculty of Education. Once again, in the second […]
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 […]
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 […]
By: Davistee The 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, September 13–21, showed Nigeria has much work to do. Nigeria won one medal and had four finalists. Tobi Amusan clinched silver in the women’s 100m hurdles final, shaking off her Paris 2024 disappointment where she missed the finals. She joined Ese Brume and Blessing Okagbare as […]
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 […]
The season of politics is here again. Walls are covered with posters, WhatsApp groups are full of hashtags, and new slogans are everywhere: “Just Faith for Fairness.” “Together We Rise.” The campus is noisy with chants, applause, and promises. But we must ask: is this a real change, or just the same old problems wearing […]
By: Idowu Precious (Babosha) George, a 300 level student of the University of Ibadan, knew something was off when he found it hard to sit still with his own thoughts. One of his favorite pastimes used to be spending time alone with himself. His alone time could range from him engaging in activities like taking […]
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 […]
By: Deborah Idowu The second leg of the Inter-Hall Round in JAW WAR 2025 produced decisive outcomes across five fixtures, with some matches decided by slim margins and others by clear dominance. Aggregate scores, combining both legs of the round, determined which halls progressed. Awo vs TedderAwo Hall advanced after posting 72.83% in the second […]
By: Eniola Ogundele Every thread of Aṣọ Òkè tells a story of family, of culture, of timeless style. Aṣọ Òkè is more than just fabric,it is fashion with history. The name comes from Aṣọ Ìlú Òkè or Aṣọ-Ofi, which means “cloth from the up-country.” For the Yoruba people, it has always been a fabric of […]
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 […]
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