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 […]
In the recently concluded Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) 2025 Scrabble competition held at the University of Jos, Malik Barakat, a 400-level student of the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education, University of Ibadan, emerged as a gold and bronze medalist. Alongside her teammate Funmilola Kelani, Malik clinched the gold medal in the female […]
By: Deborah Idowu Clinical Sciences emerged victorious in the Faculty Category of the highly anticipated Jaw War 2025 Finals, securing 80.8% and narrowly defeating the Faculty of Education, which scored 79% in a closely contested competition today. The finals, held at the International Conference Centre (ICC), University of Ibadan, also featured the Hall Category, where […]
The Faculty of Education has lately become a theatre of tension, where the pillars of student leadership appear to be shaking under the weight of questionable decisions, silence and internal contradictions. What should have been a season of democratic participation has instead turned into a battleground of distrust and at the heart of it lies […]
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 Education Literary and Debating Society, a voice that’s led from the front, both on stage and behind the scenes. Can we meet […]
By: Anita Eze Following the rigorous and strict counting of votes which ended at about 6:15pm at F203, the AISEC chairman, Miss Raji Khadijat announced the results of the votes at the Faculty Lounge. A total number of 224 Assesaites voted making the criteria for being elected for the unopposed candidates 149 valid votes (⅔ […]
Deborah Idowu The Arts and Social Sciences Education Independent Electoral Commission (ASIEC’25) has officially released the results of its departmental election, ushering in a new wave of student leadership for the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education. Arowosafe Ayomiposi emerged as President with 151 votes, while Oyetunji Balikis clinched the Vice President seat with […]
As the department gears up for the long-awaited ASSESAelection, the Arts and Social Sciences Students’ Independent Electoral Commission (ASIEC’25) has officially released the rules and modalities guiding the conduct of the polls. In a special release signed ASIEC/’25/007, the Commission announced that the election will hold tomorrow, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to […]
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: Can we meet you, Sir?Damola: My name is Ajayi Oladamola Gabriel. I’m a 500-level student of Wood and Biomaterials Engineering. I’m from Ogun State.I currently serve as the President of TACSFON UI. I’ve also served as Evangelism Secretary(twice) of TacsfonUI and Independence Hall Pastor under the Assembly of Unibadan Christian Student […]
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 […]
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