By:.Ogundele Eniola As the new academic session begins, concerns have emerged regarding the distribution of the ASSESA book. Despite having paid, many students have expressed dissatisfaction after being told the books were no longer available. The books were shared toward the end of the teaching practice period, when many students were off-campus. Some who were […]
By: Deborah Idowu As the 2024/2025 academic session begins at the University of Ibadan (UI), hundreds of returning students find themselves stranded, scrambling for shelter in a system that prioritizes only freshers and finalists for on-campus accommodation. With just three female hostels: Queen Idia, Queen Elizabeth II and Obafemi Awolowo Hall, compared to six male […]
By: Clems The economists say demand should drop when prices climb too steeptell that to Mama Ngozi hawking her kidney to buy rice. The market’s iron fist wears a velvet glove of theory: “Inflation is temporary!”they lie while our children’s hunger grows permanent. At the petrol queue, we practice alchemyturning sweat into liters, dignity into […]
By: Dominance University life is often marked by a busy schedule and tight budgets, especially in a time when the cost of living keeps rising. In Nigeria, you can hardly cook a proper meal for just 1000 Naira. If you’re looking to prepare a decent soup or stew, you’re easily spending 4000 Naira or more. […]
By: Davsitee Harry Kane’s trophy “curse” was finally broken when Bayern Munich clinched their 33rd Bundesliga title on May 4, 2025. Kane celebrated his first silverware at a party alongside Eric Dier, his former Tottenham teammate, who also won his first trophy. The victory vindicated Kane’s £100 million move from Tottenham in 2023, when he […]
In a world increasingly shaped by information, misinformation and the manipulation of narratives, the importance of a free press remains non-negotiable. Every May 3, World Press Freedom Day reminds us not just of the journalists behind the headlines, but of the systems that must exist to ensure they can speak freely, question boldly and report […]
Since we were little, attending school has been a fundamental one for children. Starting with the song bata re a dun ko ko ka ti o ba kawe re (your shoes will make a pleasant sound if you read your books) has been a motivating factor for students to be educated. As time progresses, the […]
Anthony, a 200 level student of the University of Ibadan is a very studious student who just ended his 200 level academic session with a whopping 3.85 cumulative grade point average (CGPA). His life strictly revolves around going to classes, reading lecture notes, chasing attendance marks, obsessing over tests and exams scores and even going […]
By: Joseph Sarah As a new session begins, students borrowing courses from other faculties are once again left to juggle clashing classes and rising academic pressure. The University of Ibadan has fully resumed for the 2024/2025 academic session. After weeks of orientation, matriculation, and registration, students are now faced with the heart of the semester […]
By: Davistee It’s no longer news that Liverpool has clinched the Premier League title! Arne Slot became the fifth manager to win the English Premier League (EPL) in his debut season, defeating Tottenham 5-1 in style at Anfield during Matchday 34 of the 2024/25 EPL season. This victory ended Manchester City’s four-year dominance and saw […]
By: Ogundele Eniola Dear Diary, Another journey of a thousand miles has begun, and I find myself on this long, exhausting path once again. Each day brings its own set of challenges, and today is no different. I stand at the starting point, knowing that I’ll be walking this road for a while, but today, […]
By: Deborah Idowu The GLEAMS FOUNDATION hosted an empowering event for young creatives at the New Faculty Lecture Theatre (NFLT), University of Ibadan on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. ‘Rising Above Limitations School Tour, 2025)’, this initiative aims to nurture and empower Africa’s creative talent across entertainment, entrepreneurship and business and to also equip students with […]
By: Yetunde Hamdalat The Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA) handing over ceremony took place on Wednesday the 23rd of April , 2025, in Room A203, at the Faculty of Education, University Of Ibadan. The event commenced with the arrival of guests, an opening prayer and the recitation of the national anthem and […]
By: Deborah Idowu After over 120 days of disruption to academic activities, the University of Ibadan Students’ Union (UI’SU) has officially announced the suspension of its planned protest in response to the prolonged strike by the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN). The Union expressed deep gratitude to clinical students for their resilience […]
By: Deborah Idowu Amid growing student unrest and confusion surrounding discrepancies in school fees across departments, the University of Ibadan Students’ Union has officially addressed the matter in a public statement released on Monday, 21st April, 2025. In a press release signed by the Students’ Union President, Covenant Odedele and the General Secretary, Segun V. […]
By: Deborah Idowu Every Easter, Christians around the world gather to celebrate one of the most defining moments in history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But beyond the dance, the hymns and the Hallelujah choruses, Easter offers a message that is beyond religion; the promise of new life. Easter is not just about a man […]
Alice stood quietly at the back of the crowd during the matriculation ceremony organized by the University management, her robe slightly oversized, her smile understated but real. For her, this wasn’t just a ceremonial welcome, it was a fresh start. After enduring delays and uncertainty, she had finally become a student of the prestigious University […]
By: Deborah Idowu The University of Ibadan formally welcomed new students into its academic community during the matriculation ceremony held on Wednesday, 16th April, 2025. The event took place at the University’s International Conference Centre and marked the official entry of 4,633 freshmen into the institution. The solemn ceremony featured the traditional oath-taking, with the […]
By: Deborah Idowu There’s a unique, almost amusing culture among University of Ibadan students across all levels. Ask a classmate if they’ve read for a test and you might hear, “Ah! I never even open book.” Meanwhile, that same classmate is probably halfway through the entire course outline, has summarized each slide, watched YouTube videos […]
By: Anita Eze The University Health Service (UHS), University of Ibadan, has raised concern over the increasing involvement of University of Ibadan female students in egg donation for In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF). In a memo dated April 15, 2025, the UHS acknowledged the role of egg donation in helping families facing infertility but warned against viewing […]
By: Ogundele Eniola Course registration for the 2024/2025 academic session has officially started for both freshers and returning students. The registration portal opened on Monday, 14th April 2025, and will remain open until Sunday, 8th June 2025. According to the instructions on the portal, Students are required to log into their individual portals to complete […]
Faculty of Education, UI, hosts her 19th Faculty Lecture By: Anita Eze The University of Ibadan hosted a Faculty Lecture at the Faculty of Education University of Ibadan on Tuesday the 15th of April 2025. The Faculty Lecture which was the 19th titled ‘Reimaging Education in Nigeria: Social Learning and Experiential Approaches to Addressing 21st […]
By: Ogundele Eniola The digital trading platform CBEX has collapsed, exposing a massive Ponzi scheme that defrauded Nigerians of over $800 million (₦1.3 trillion). This has left thousands devastated, sparked protests, public debate, and calls for stronger financial accountability. CBEX was never registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), making its activities illegal under […]
By: Deborah Idowu In light of the upcoming orientation program and matriculation ceremony, the University Health Service (UHS) has rescheduled the medical screening exercise for new students. The new date for the commencement of the medical screening is Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Although the medical screening has been postponed, students are encouraged to visit designated […]
By: Anita Eze The University of Ibadan officially welcomed its newest cohort of students today, the 14th of April, 2025, with an orientation ceremony held at the International Conference Center(ICC), University of Ibadan. The event marked the beginning of a new academic journey for the freshmen and was graced by notable figures of the University […]
By: Deborah Idowu The Nigerian Universities Education Students’ Association (NUESA), University of Ibadan Chapter, officially welcomed students of the Faculty of Education into the 2024/2025 academic session under a new leadership tagged The Fortitude Administration. In a special release issued on April 14, 2025, the administration extended heartfelt greetings to all Educators, signaling the beginning […]
By: Anita Eze The Faculty of Education at the University of Ibadan buzzed with excitement on Saturday, April 11, 2025, as students, executives, and staff gathered for the official handover ceremony of the Nigeria University Education Students’ Association (NUESA). The event, held at the Large Lecture Theatre (LLT), marked the end of Team Brazen’s tenure […]
By: Deborah Idowu. As prominent figures from across Oyo State converged in Oyo town for the coronation of Oba Akeem Owoade, the Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Prince Adebowale Adebayo Falana, charted a different course, one that powerfully reaffirms the agency’s dedication to youth empowerment and leadership growth. Representing the agency […]
By: Idowu Deborah History has been made, not with noise, but with poise, power and purpose. Israel Bolarinwa, a student of the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education (English Unit), and a shining star of the Education Literary and Debating Society (ELDS), has emerged Winner of The Young Orators’ Competition: a prestigious national platform […]
By: Deborah Idowu In a move that underscores the value of student participation in decision-making, the Faculty of Education Council has launched a public survey to gather honest feedback on the proposed increment in basic dues. In a recent announcement by Mizita Pleasant, NUESA PRO-elect, under TEAM FORTITUDE, students are being urged to participate in […]
By: Anita Eze On the 3rd of April, 2025, The Council of Faculty Presidents (COFP), University of Ibadan, has officially proposed an increase in the compulsory basic dues paid by students from ₦3,000 to ₦5,000. The proposal, addressed to the Students’ Representative Council (SRC), was signed by COFP Chairman, Abiola Samuel, and Secretary, Oyebanjii Israel. […]
By: Idowu Deborah The management of the University of Ibadan (UI) has raised an alarm over a fraudulent X (formerly Twitter) page impersonating the institution and soliciting financial support under the guise of maintaining UI’s social media handles. In an official statement signed by the Registrar, Ganiyu O. Saliu, the university disassociated itself from the […]
Anita Eze On the 2nd of April, 2025, the management of Queen Elizabeth II Hall released a memo , strictly instructing the students residing in the hostel temporarily for their, Teaching Practice (T.P), Industrial Training (I.T) and the (PYTP) to vacate the hostel with all their belongings the same day by 6pm prompt to Queen […]
Anita Eze The Council of Hall Chairpersons sent a notification to the students representative council concerning their proposed plan to increase the basic hall dues from three thousand naira (₦3000) to five thousand naira (₦5000). As contained in the memo, which was sent on the 30th of March, 2025, the reason for the proposed increment […]
By: Deborah Idowu In a landmark ceremony held in Bristol, United Kingdom, the University of Ibadan (UI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of the West of England (UWE). This partnership aims to enhance collaboration in research, student and staff exchange and joint programs. According to Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, Vice-Chancellor of […]
By Ìdòwú Deborah As the curtains drew on her tenure as the Editor-In-Chief of ASSESA Press, Owolabi Blessing Omolara, fondly known as Scotland, shared with our correspondent her reflections on her journey, sharing valuable insights on leadership, campus journalism and personal growth. Debbiemuse: Can you introduce yourself and share a little about your journey at […]
By: Hamdalat The sharing of the NUESA package is long overdue. Students have been waiting to be called to receive the package in which they paid for which is not forthcoming. This has led to distress on the part of students who thought that their dues have been washed down the drain. Prior to the […]
By: Eniola Ogundele As the academic session draws to a close, many students have expressed concerns over the delayed distribution of the Assesa package (Book). At the beginning of the session, an additional #1000 was included in the basic dues to cover the cost of the package. However, many students did not pay for it, […]
The fallen tree along Manuwa Drive has successfully been evacuated by the school authorities. It was cleared on Wednesday the 12th of March, 2025 which is exactly a week since when the incidence occurred. The cleared road has now afforded easy movement of both pedestrians and Drivers alike. The evacuation of the fallen tree by […]
Anita Eze On the evening of Wednesday the 5th of March, a heavy and windy rain fell which brought a lot of disaster not just in the University of Ibadan,but also around its environment. The windy rain left some hostels windows broken, trees fell, and cold fever to some sensitive individuals. However some of the […]
Anita Eze The University of Ibadan Student Affairs Division sent a memorandum on the 7th of March, 2025 to the school community. As stated on the memorandum, the school announces the closure of halls of residence and the end of the 2023/2024 which will be on the 26th of March, 2025. Students of the Halls […]
By: Anita Eze Marking 75 years of Existence and impact, Sigma Club organized their convention on the 8th of March, 2025 at KAAF Auditorium, Department of Human Nutrition, University of Ibadan. The exclusive convention was themed ‘ Honouring the Legacy of Whole Men, Strengthening the future for greater impact’. The convention according to the Sigma […]
By: Anita Eze The Art and Social Sciences Education Press (ASSESA PRESS) held its handover ceremony on Friday, March 7th, at the Faculty of Education Foyer. The outgone Editor-in-Chief, Omolara Owolabi, in her farewell speech encouraged ASSESA Press members to explore their full capacity in journalism. She emphasized that journalism opens doors to numerous opportunities […]
By: Eniola Oluwamuyiwa The faculty dinner, themed, “Grandeur” was held on Wednesday, 26th of February 2025 at the chapel hall. This event generally featured the Mr. and Miss NUESA UI pageantry competition and awards giving ceremony for deserving educators and departments. One of the highlights of the dinner for Assesaites was the awarding of their […]
By: Eniola Oluwamuyiwa Photo credit: Aderohunmu Abdulrokeeb The Assesa dinner for the 2023/2024 academic session was held on Friday, 28th of February, 2025 at the concert hall, department of music. The highlight of the event was the crowning of the Mr & Miss Assesa, in person of Majekodunmi Ololade Emmanuel popularly known as Manuel and […]
By: Deborah Idowu The highly anticipated ASSESA WEEK finally took place from Tuesday, January 14th, 2024, to Friday, January 17th, 2024, leaving an exciting mark on the hearts of all ASSE department students. This year’s theme, ‘Carpe Diem,’ meaning ‘Seize the Day’ in English, was evident throughout the week’s events, inspiring students to make the […]
By: Ayinke In light of memory, I recall a time not so distant when a question was posed that still resonates in my heart: “Youths are leaders of tomorrow: a truth or a sham?” It was a question steeped in historical irony, echoing across generations of students and activists, and it brings forth a painful […]
By: Davistee & M.ABA History clinches the first edition of ASSESA SUPER CUP on Friday, 31st of January 2025 at exactly 4:15 PM at the ZIK HALL Maracana after defeating French 3-2 in the final match. The first match was the semi- final match between Edu RES and Edu CLA whereas Edu CLA won the […]
By: Davistee The ASSESA SUPER CUP’24 an ongoing inter-unit competition with 8 participants, the knockout competition has reached the finals with 2 teams left. It commenced on the 16h of December, 2024, with the quarterfinals which was two-legged. English faced CLA in the opening match.The second leg was played on the 18th of December 2024, […]
By: Assesa Press In recent weeks, the Assesa Press has been inundated with reports and allegations concerning Hon. Atilola, a member of the Faculty Legislative Council (FLC) and Electoral Commissioner. Accusations range from bias during the screening of candidates to partisanship in the recently concluded elections. These claims have sparked heated debates within the department, […]
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