NUESA’s Academic & Welfare Director Makes Intention to Resign For Greater Pursuits known

By: Eniola Oluwamuyiwa The Academic and Welfare Director of the Nigeria University Education Students Association (NUESA), University of Ibadan chapter, Mr. Yusuf Alao Adegoke, according to a letter which was sent to Assesa Press has made his intentions to resign from his position known  today, December 28, 2024. In the copy of a formal letter […]

Political Apathy Among Finalists: The Way Forward 

By: Eniola Oluwamuyiwa Prior to this writer’s admission into the University of Ibadan, there has always been the issue of final year students’ display of apathetic reactions towards electoral activities. After becoming a bonafide student of the prestigious citadel of knowledge, this writer saw – with her own eyes – how these individuals displayed nonchalant […]

ESEC’2025 Announces Commencement of Nomination Forms Sale

By: Eniola Oluwamuyiwa The Education Students’ Electoral Commission (ESEC) has officially announced the commencement of the sales of nomination forms for the 2025 faculty election. This marks the beginning of the electoral process for the 2023/2024 academic session, giving students in the Faculty of Education the opportunity to vie for executive positions. The sales of […]

Sigma Club Set To Hold The 2025 Edition of Roseline Etuokwu National Secondary School Quiz Competition

By: Enny The Sigma Club, university of Ibadan is set to hold the preliminaries of its 2025 Roseline Etuokwu National Secondary School Quiz Competition on January 18th, 2025. The competition will then continue with the regional stage in which top schools will challenge other top schools in each of the six geopolitical zones. Thereafter, the […]

Hon. Festus Ojuolape Resigns from The Faculty’s Legislative Council

By: Enny Hon. Festus Ojuolape, the former chairman of the budget and finance committee, popularly known as Kingsman, has officially resigned from the Faculty Legislative Council (FLC). In his resignation letter, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve, acknowledging the experience and knowledge he gained during his tenure. However, he stated that his decision […]

RỌRA SÁRÉ

By: Awotunde Dorcas Ẹkún ọmọ ni ọmọ ni,Ṣebí òhun ló ń peyítalẹ́,Ọdún ń lọ sópin,Bọ̀dá rọra sáré, Gbogbo ohun mo kọ fọ́dún yìí, Dandan ni kí n yọrí ẹ̀, Àǹtí rọra ṣe, Má sáré mọ́tò kọlu kẹ̀kẹ́, Bó ṣe wu Olú ló ń ṣọlá, “Mo gbọ́dọ̀ ṣe eléyìí kọ́dún tó parí” Bólú bá fún ọ […]

Breaking News: Faculty of Education’s Presidential Soap Opera Premieres!

By: Ayinke Ladies and gentlemen, gather around for the latest blockbuster unfolding not on Netflix, but right here in your very own Faculty of Education. Forget your faItvorite binge-worthy dramas—this gripping tale of intrigue, ambition, and sheer audacity is giving them a run for their money. In the bible, it is written that while men […]

ESEC’25 Launches Election Season with Ban Lift and Guidelines

By: Enny The Education Students’ Electoral Commission for the 2024/2025 academic session (ESEC’25) has officially lifted the ban on electoral activities at the Faculty of Education at the University of Ibadan. This announcement, made in line with the NUESA Constitution (Article XI, Section III, Sub-section b), signals the official commencement of political campaigns for the […]

UI Student, Chineke Ugochukwu Emerges Champion of Superbowl ’24

By: Deborah Idowu In an impressive display of intellectual oratory prowess, Chineke Ugochukwu, a student of the University of Ibadan (UI), has emerged the champion of the 2024 Superbowl Oratory Competition. The event, which took place at the Alumni Hall earlier today 20th of December, 2024, saw 14 universities from across Oyo State participate in […]

Temitope Ometoruwa Secures ASSE’s Winning Spot in Tug of Words’24

By: Eniola Oluwamuyiwa The Faculty of Education’s Literary & Debate society held its sessional Tug of words debate competition on Thursday, 19th of December 2024 at the LLT (Large Lecture Theatre). This event hosted by the faculty L&D president, Ajao Oluwabukolami, and Emiola Waliu featured a debate and oratory contest between eight departments in the […]

Homeward Bound: Students’ Anticipation for Christmas Break

By: Deborah Idowu As the semester draws to a close, students across the university campus are eagerly counting down the days until Christmas break. The excitement is palpable, with many students looking forward to reuniting with loved ones, enjoying traditional holiday festivities and taking a well-deserved break from academic responsibilities. “I’m beyond excited to go […]

RE: A Call for Accountability, Not an Attack on Human Kinetics

The recently published article, “A Tale of Missteps, Mistrust, and Accountability,” has generated heated discussions across campus, particularly within the Department of Human Kinetics. The press have received reports of various views as against the article. Contrary to the perception received, the purpose of the article was not to single out the department or its […]

$100,000 Bitcoin: Nigeria’s Opportunities in the Crypto Boom 

By: Japheth Oladele Bitcoin’s recent surge past the $100,000 milestone marks a pivotal moment in global finance, with significant implications for countries like Nigeria. This historic rise, peaking at $103,800, has been driven by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s pro-crypto policies, including key appointments of blockchain advocates to top regulatory positions. The vision of making the […]

Misappropriation Motivator: NUESA’s Love Affair with a Controversy Magnet

The Faculty of Education recently served its students a deliciously ironic buffet, as the NUESA executives invited none other than a former treasurer—yes, the very one accused of misappropriating funds—to inspire us at not one, but two summits this semester. We can’t help but applaud their commitment to keeping us entertained. After all, who needs […]

Empowering Futures: Insights from the NUESA 2024 Financial Summit

By: Eniola Oluwamuyiwa  In continuation of NUESA week, a financial summit themed “Empowering Futures: Sustaining Financial Solutions” was held on Tuesday, December 16th 2024 at the Large Lecture Theatre. It brought together students, financial experts, and emerging entrepreneurs to explore strategies for entrepreneurial growth, financial empowerment, and personal development. The event featured a lineup of […]

Austin Davis & Renee Micheal Emerge Winners of Mr & Miss UI Pageantry Contest

By: Eniola Oluwamuyiwa The University of Ibadan Students’ Union Week came to a resounding close with the variety night which was held at the International Conference Center (ICC) on Sunday, 15th of December 2024. Hosted in a glamorous atmosphere, the event brought together students and stakeholders for a night of recognition, entertainment, and inspiration.  The […]

Buari Omolola Shines as Sportswoman of the Year at the UI’SU Variety Night

By: Eniola Oluwamuyiwa The University of Ibadan Student Union (UI’SU) Variety Night reached its peak of excitement on Sunday, 15th of December 2024 as Buhari Omolola, a distinguished 400 level student of the Arts and Social Sciences Education department, was honored with the, “Sportswoman of the Year” Award.   The event, held at the International Conference […]

Step-up Summit’24: Renowned Experts Like Stephen Camelleri, Share Insights on Achieving Success And Effective Leadership

By: Deborah Idowu & Awotunde Dorcas The STEP-UP Summit was held on December 14th, 2024 at the Alumni Hall, University of Ibadan, aimed at upscaling the minds of attendees to the next level in success, finance, business and leadership. It featured a business pitch, panel session, keynote addresses and networking opportunities. The apex of the […]

A Splash of Colours: Highlights from ASSESA’s Color Picnic 2.0

By: Davistee The Association of Arts and Social Sciences Education Students (ASSESA) successfully held the second edition of its much-anticipated Color Picnic on Saturday, 14th December 2024. The vibrant event took place at the open field opposite the Faculty of Agriculture’s library, bringing together Assesaites from all levels to celebrate unity, and creativity.  The event, […]

Preventing Smartphones overheating: Experts tips

By: Japheth Oladele Smartphone overheating is a frequent issue that can lead to significant device damage if not addressed properly. Like all electronic devices, smartphones generate heat when in use. However, excessive heat can harm a phone’s battery, cause system malfunctions, and potentially result in permanent damage. Understanding the causes behind smartphone overheating and adopting […]

Drama and Controversies: A Review of ASSE Unregistered Player Incident

By: Ayinke The recent events surrounding the Arts and Social Sciences Education (ASSE) team during the ongoing competition have sparked numerous controversies, leading to questions about the coordination and fairness of the organizers. A few days ago, an issue arose regarding a disputed goal tally. An anonymous player alleged discrepancies in the official tally, but […]

LÁLÁ TÓ RÒKÈ

By: Awotunde Dorcas Àǹtí Àjọkẹ́ ẹ bọ́ síbí,Bọ̀dá Àdìgún ẹ jòkó gbọ́rọ̀,Ọjọ́ ẹ̀ ń bọ̀ nílé ẹ̀kọ́,Mo mọ̀ pé pẹ̀lú ìdùnnú ni,Mo mọ̀ pé ẹ ní ìpinnu lọ́kàn,“Mo fẹ́ gbégbá orókè” àbí bẹ́ẹ̀ kọ́?“First class is the goal” ló gbẹnu yín kan,Ẹ dákun, kí ló ṣẹlẹ̀ o jàre?Tí ẹ fi dẹni tí ò bìkítà,Tí ẹ […]