“Power is never more revealing than in the moment it is questioned.” This editorial is not an attempt to inflame, assign blame, or amplify discord. Rather, it is a deliberate effort to step back, to observe and to interrogate, calmly but firmly, the evolving dynamics of student leadership within the faculty of Education. Moments of […]
By: Success Oluwagbotemi Fear has stopped more dreams than failure ever will. Many young people today are not limited by a lack of talent, but by the silent voice in their heads telling them they are not good enough. Fear whispers lies and too often, we believe them. Fear has done little good in the […]
The University of Ibadan community is mourning the loss of Abass Motunrayo Anuoluwapo, a 100-level student of the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, who had reportedly been unwell prior to her passing. According to a resident who preferred to remain anonymous and spoke with ASSESA Press, “her roommates noticed that something was wrong and […]
By: Clems The Education Literary and Debating Society (ELDS) of the University of Ibadan held its much-anticipated Fresher Oratory Competition on Wednesday, 18th March 2026, at the Faculty of Education Large Lecture Theatre. The event, themed “That Our Future May Not Disappear…,” brought together eighteen freshers, each representing their department, in a spirited contest of […]
By: Ademusan Bukola There are things you learn in this university that no lecturer will ever put on a course outline. Queue Jumping is one of them. At this point, it would honestly be unfair if the university did not formalize it. A 2-unit GST course, perhaps: QJM 101: Introduction to Strategic Line Advancement, Continuous […]
By: Esther Thanni Freshers flood the campus gates,wide-eyed, hopeful,with bags packedand dreams bigger than their backpacks. Hearts beat with the thrill of a beginning,feet stepping into a worldthat feels too big at once. The sun rises on their first days,not with calm,but with movement. Voices call, papers shuffle,directions fly from every corner.From office to office […]
By: Toriola Jumoke The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, signifying the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who extended warm greetings and congratulations to Muslim faithful […]
By: Jadesola The Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, commenced its three-day Freshers’ Welcome Week on Monday, March 16, 2026 with a freshers’ orientation/personality lecture. The opening day saw the presence of key student executives, including NUESA President, Mr. Dejiyinka, Assistant General Secretary, Mr. Mubarak, ASSE President Ayomiposi Titus, and Financial Secretary Miss Okiki. The […]
By: Olaoluwa Afolabi and Clems The NUESA UI Faculty Legislative Council (FLC) convened the first sitting of its 15th Assembly on Saturday 14, March in a session that saw a blend of procedural maneuvering, budget discussions and motions of significance. The sitting commenced with Hon. Favour moving a motion to suspend the quorum, prompting a […]
There’s a feeling that hits you when you first step onto the grounds of the University of Ibadan. It’s a mix of awe, excitement and maybe a little bit of fear, too. For the first time, you truly realize you’re part of something much bigger than yourself; a place that has shaped generations of intellectuals, […]
By: Deborah Idowu Eniola Ogundele, erstwhile Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Features Editor of ASSESA Press, shares her experiences, challenges, and insights from her time in campus journalism at the University of Ibadan, offering guidance and advice to aspiring and current members of the press ASSESA Press Correspondent: Can we meet you? Eniola Ogundele: My name is […]
By: Deborah Idowu From the quiet corners of local communities to the global stage of leadership, women have been rewriting history, defying limitations and shaping the world for generations. On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate the courage, vision and resilience of women whose lives and achievements continue to inspire millions, reminding us that every […]
By Enoch Adegbile Anita Eze, former Editor-in-Chief of ASSESA Press, opens up about her experiences, challenges and lessons learned during her time as a campus journalist at the University of Ibadan, offering invaluable advice to current and future student journalists. ASSESA Press Correspondent: Can we meet you? Anita Eze: Good evening. I’m Anita Eze, a […]
By: Deborah Idowu The University of Ibadan, Nigeria’s premier institution of higher learning, has officially announced the matriculation date for the 2025/2026 academic session. Matriculants are expected to grace the International Conference Centre (ICC) on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 for this landmark event in their academic journey. In a notice released to fresh students, the […]
The University of Ibadan, as Nigeria’s premier institution, stands as a monument of excellence in the hearts of its students and across the African continent. To walk into its grounds is to stand on the shoulders of giants, those who have shaped the intellectual, political and social landscapes of the world. The thrill of being […]
By: Deborah Idowu The University of Ibadan (UI) has outlined the essential requirements for certificate and transcript clearance, urging students to prepare the necessary documents for a smooth and efficient process. This information was shared via the official WhatsApp channel of the UI Student Union (UI’SU), ensuring all students are aware of the paperwork needed […]
By: Deborah Idowu The University of Ibadan (UI) was struck with sorrow on the first day of March as it was reported that one of its students, Ifeoluwa Wisdom Akinmade, a 300-level MBBS student, tragically lost his life after an alleged suicide attempt. The heartbreaking news was shared by the Hall Warden of Zik Hall, […]
By Clems. The Examinations, Records and Administrative Data Processing Division (ERA) of the University of Ibadan has announced the schedule for the collection of Statement of Results for the graduating set of the 2024/2025 Academic Session. According to an internal memorandum dated 26th February, 2026, signed by the Examinations Officer, Halimah O. Adeoye, the distribution […]
By: Deborah Idowu The University of Ibadan (UI) has taken a monumental step in blending technology with cultural preservation with the recent launch of the KoEde Mobile Application. The initiative aims to teach the Yoruba language through an interactive and engaging platform. The launch took place during the 2nd Annual Symposium of the Human-Computer Interaction […]
By: Deborah Idowu As resumption draws near, the much-anticipated handover from the Toheeb Akangbe-led ASSE executives to the newly elected team, Team Les Lumières, has yet to take place, leaving students and stakeholders seeking clarity on the transition process. ASSESA Press reached out to multiple former executives for comment. The responses paint a picture of […]
The legal battle involving three University of Ibadan students, Aduwo Ayodele, Mide Gbadegesin and Nice Linus, collectively known as UI3 has reached a decisive stage today, as the case is scheduled for its final hearing at the Federal High Court, Ibadan. The students have been at the center of a high-profile dispute with the university […]
by Deborah Idowu After the inauguration of Team Conscientious, ASSESA Press spoke with the NUESA President, Oladejo Ridwan Ayodeji, popularly known as Dejiyinka, in a conversation focused on his leadership priorities and long-term visions and aspirations for educators. ASSESA PRESS CORRESPONDENT: Good day and congratulations once again on your election as President of the Faculty […]
By: Idowu Precious (Bavosshya) The University of Ibadan, through its Student Affairs Division, has announced the opening of applications for accommodation slots in the University’s halls of residence for the 2025/2026 academic session. According to an official notice released on 17 February 2026, the accommodation module on the portal will be accessible from 17 February […]
By: Clems Following the inauguration of the 2nd Assembly of the ASSESA Legislative Council, Rt. Honourable Adeniran Ayomide Abdulmalik, the newly elected Speaker of the House, shared in an exclusive interview with ASSESA Press his insights on his role, guiding principles and vision for the new Assembly. ASSESA Press Correspondent: Good evening, Rt. Hon. Adeniran […]
By: Olajumoke Toriola Fresh students of the University of Ibadan for the 2025/2026 session can now begin payment for their accommodation, as the hostel allocation process has officially commenced. Freshmen are advised to check their student portals to view the halls they have been allocated and to complete their accommodation payment promptly. With the hostel […]
By: Deborah Idowu A new leadership era began in the Faculty of Education on February 12, 2026, as the Nigerian University Education Students’ Association formally transitioned from Team Fortitude to Team Conscientious at an handover ceremony held in the Faculty’s Large Lecture Theatre (LLT). Present at the event were the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. […]
By: Deborah Idowu The University of Ibadan has officially announced the closure of all undergraduate Halls of Residence (HoRs) for the 2024/2025 academic session, following the conclusion of the session at a scheduled UI Senate meeting on 16th February 2026. According to an internal memorandum issued by Prof. Demola Lewis, Dean of Students, all residents […]
By: Deborah Idowu The University of Ibadan (UI) has officially opened the window for returning students to apply for campus accommodation for the 2025/2026 academic session, with clear guidelines issued by the Student Affairs Division. In a notice signed by Demola Lewis, Dean of Students, students were urged to complete the University Health Service (UHS) […]
By: Deborah Idowu The ASSESA Senate Council on Saturday, 7th of February, held its handover meeting, culminating in the dissolution of the First Assembly and the inauguration of a new leadership for the Second Assembly. The meeting commenced at 10:08 a.m. with nine honourable members in attendance. The Speaker opened proceedings with a prayer, after […]
By: Deborah Idowu Professor Emmanuel Remi Aiyede of the University of Ibadan has been appointed as the new Chair of the Editorial Board of the Nigerian Tribune, Nigeria’s longest-surviving privately owned newspaper. The appointment was announced by Professor Aiyede via his LinkedIn page on Thursday, February 5, 2026. In his announcement, the political scientist expressed […]
By: Idowu Precious (Bavosshya) The Arts and Social Sciences Education Local Press Organisation (ASESSA PRESS) held its handover ceremony on Friday 16 January, 2025, marking the dissolution of the outgoing editorial board and the inauguration of a new editorial board for the coming 2025/2026 academic session. The ceremony opened with the press prayer, after which […]
By: Anita Eze The University of Ibadan has began final year documentation procedures for graduating students of the 2024/2025 academic session with a directive for the upload of passport photographs.The directive, signed by Halimah O. Adeoye on behalf of the Examinations Officer, by the Examinations, Records and Administrative Data Processing Division (ERA). The memorandum requires […]
In the evening of the 20th of December, 2025, ASSESAITES gathered for the Dinner /Awards Ceremony themed ‘Lux Aeterna’ organized by Team Luminaries to have a good time and be celebrated. But what was supposed to be a celebratory dinner turned out to be a ‘disaster’. What ASSESAITES experienced instead was a master class on how […]
Deborah Idowu Adeboye Temidayo Sewanu, popularly known as Deboye, has emerged the President-elect of the University of Ibadan Students’ Union (UI’SU) for the 2025/2026 academic session following the conclusion of the Students’ Union elections conducted by the Student Union Electoral Commission (SUEC). Official results released by the commission show that Deboye secured 2,943 votes to […]
By: Anita Eze On the 12th of December, ASSESA Senate held a sitting at the Language Lab at the Faculty of Education. Present at the sitting was the Speaker, about 8 honourable members, 6 members of the executives and 1 pressman. The sitting which started by 3:30pm with the report on the ASSESA week which […]
Deborah Idowu On December 10, the world marks the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The document was born in the ashes of the Second World War, drafted with the idealism that humanity could collectively learn from catastrophe. Seventy-six years later, the global scorecard reads like an audit report with too many red […]
Deborah Idowu The Student Union Electoral Commission (SUEC), University of Ibadan, has released the official screening results for the 2025/2026 Executive Council positions. The report, signed by Jolaade Nasirudeen Adedolapo, Chairman of the SUEC Screening Subcommittee, provides the scores and status of all aspirants. For Assistant General Secretary, Fideliа Eghonghon Eseile scored 68.85% and qualified, […]
Deborah Idowu The Electoral Committee of the Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan (UCJ UI), has released the official results of its 37th electoral exercise held on December 6th, 2025, confirming clear winners across all contested positions. In the presidential race, Adebumowa Jesutomiwo emerged winner with 53 votes, ahead of Omofala Samuel, who recorded […]
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 Public Relations Officer of the University of Ibadan Students’ Union, someone who has played a key role in keeping students informed and representing the Union […]
Deborah Idowu The Education Students’ Electoral Commission (ESEC) has officially released the results of the just concluded NUESA elections, showcasing a closely contested race for student leadership within the Faculty of Education. The Sport Secretary position saw Fakorede Victor elected with 611 votes, with 65 votes voided. The Social Director election was won by Ofurum […]
Deborah Idowu In a development that has sent ripples through the Faculty of Education political landscape, a presidential aspirant, Hon. Akinade Pleasant (Mizita), has formally withdrawn from the race despite his recent reinstatement by management following an initial disqualification. In a public statement titled “Final Words”, Pleasant expressed profound gratitude to his supporters, describing the […]
Deborah Idowu The Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, moved on Tuesday to resolve the tension surrounding the disqualification of presidential aspirant Akinade Pleasant, following a meeting convened by the management at the Faculty Seminar Room. The high-level session brought together the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Demola; the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Kester; […]
Following Assessa Press’ recent publication on the resignation of the current PRO, Makinde Eniola Faramoluwa (Y Mayor), fresh information has emerged.https://assesapressorg.home.blog/2025/11/22/asse-pro-makinde-eniola-faramoluwa-y-mayor-resigns-ahead-of-new-leadership-aspirations/ Y Major has reached out to Assessa Press to state that he is no longer contesting for the position of Sports Director. He explained that his withdrawal is due to “personal and emotional reasons”.
The Public Relations Officer of the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education (ASSE), Makinde Eniola Faramoluwa, popularly known as Y Mayor, has officially tendered his letter of resignation on the 23rd of November, 2025. In his resignation notice, he expressed appreciation for the platform the department provided, acknowledging how the PRO role strengthened his […]
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 Junior Chamber International Nigeria, University of Ibadan (JCI-UI), a leader who has championed service and leadership both on and beyond campus. Can […]
Deborah Idowu Life on campus is often portrayed as a whirlwind of lectures, exams, fellowship, relationships and social media feeds. But behind all these, lies a reality few dare to discuss: student poverty. Many students move through days sustained by little more than hope, campus vibes and sometimes, garri. It is an unspoken struggle threading […]
By: Eniola Ogundele “I promised to work with other representatives and the academic committee to provide past questions. However, the change in curriculum, CCMAS did not allow me find past questions for freshers as it was not available.” “I said I was going to work with the academic director, so whenever tutorial was organized, I […]
Deborah Idowu The Education Literary and Debating Society (ELDS), University of Ibadan, held the 8th edition of its annual Tug of Words on Thursday, 20th November 2025, at the Faculty of Education Large Lecture Theatre. This year’s edition, themed “Africa’s Paradox of Progress: The Bridge to an End,” featured the Rookies’ Oratory Contest and the […]
By: Anita Chiamaka Eze The General Studies (GES) examination timetable at the University of Ibadan may undergo slight adjustments, potentially causing the exams to begin earlier than initially planned. According to Covenant Odedele, UI’SU President, the examinations are ‘likely to commence on Saturday the 22nd of November, 2025.’ He added that ‘Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday […]
By: Anita Eze Still in the Convocation celebration mood, ASSESA Press was honored to interview Amira Badmus, the Best Graduating Student of the Arts and Social Sciences Education Department. With a Cumulative Grade Point of 3.63/4.00, Amira was one of the few(448) students who graduated with a First Class out of 5,900 fresh graduates produced […]
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