By: Alawode Esther She was just a girl, quiet, small and vulnerable in a way the world often misunderstands. Her silence, many would assume, came from her disability. But silence is not absence, it is presence without permission. She could feel pain, she could smile, she could understand fear, dignity and violation. She was fully […]
By: Idowu Precious (Babosha) “Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” – Lord Acton Confidence is a quality that is appreciated in every leader. However, there is a particular kind of confidence a leader may possess that would cause raised eyebrows. Such confidence is displayed when a leader knows and believes that nobody can truly […]
For many students, the day doesn’t begin with energy or excitement. It begins with fatigue. You wake up tired, already thinking about deadlines, classes, responsibilities and somehow, even before the day starts, you feel drained. You’re not sick, but you’re not exactly fine either.This has quietly become a shared experience for many young people. In […]
By: Ademusan Bukola On a typical morning at the University of Ibadan, it is difficult not to notice a quiet revolution unfolding, not in lecture halls, but on the heads of students, especially young women. Afros, twists, braids and locs bounce freely under the sun, each strand reflecting identity, confidence and self-expression. What was once […]
By: Yemisi Adesanya For generations, higher education has been defined by a familiar and almost unchanging image: crowded lecture halls, hurried note-taking and students struggling to stay awake through long, rigid sessions that often stretch attention more than they build understanding. That image has survived decades, quietly accepted as the standard model of learning. Yet, […]
Power does not arrive with noise. It settles quietly, firmly, into spaces that were once occupied, leaving behind echoes, expectations and an unspoken question that lingers in the minds of those watching: will this be different, or will this be familiar? The inauguration of Team Lumières on April 2 was not merely a ceremonial transition; […]
By: Olaoluwa Afọlábí The leadership of the Art and Social Sciences Education (ASSESA) Department Football Team has suspended its goalkeeper, Faramoluwa Eniola Makinde, popularly known as “Y Mayor,” following in allegations of misconduct currently under review. According to an official statement issued by the team on Thursday, April 9, 2026, the decision was reached after […]
By: Esther Thanni If you’ve been on campus lately, or scrolling through TikTok, you’ve probably heard it: “on a straight line.” What started as a teacher’s call to order has exploded into one of the most recognizable and humorous catchphrases among students, both online and offline. It’s become more than a phrase; it’s a part […]
A member of the 2nd Assembly of the ASSESA Senate, Yusroh Tobiloba Tijani, has officially resigned from her position as the 200 Level Representative. In a resignation letter addressed to the Senate, she cited personal and academic commitments as the reason for her decision, noting that these demands require her full attention at this time. […]
The University of Ibadan has inaugurated a reconstituted Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) as part of efforts to strengthen accountability and ethical governance within the institution. The inauguration, carried out in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), underscores the university’s continued alignment with national anti-corruption frameworks. Speaking at the […]
The University of Ibadan has taken a significant step toward regulating artificial intelligence (AI) on campus by inaugurating a Committee on the University Policy for the Ethical Use of AI. The initiative, announced by Vice-Chancellor Kayode Adebowale, seeks to ensure that AI tools are used responsibly by both staff and students. Speaking at the inauguration, […]
By: Deborah The University of Ibadan is set to establish a Sports Academy aimed at discovering and developing young talents, as part of efforts to explore the economic potential of sports. This direction was outlined by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale, during the inauguration of a committee set up to design the framework for the […]
By: Esther Alawode In the quiet corridors of lecture halls, the bustling spaces of student hostels, and the silent hours of solitary study, an invisible struggle continues to unfold, one that grades cannot measure and transcripts cannot reveal. For many students, academic success comes at the cost of mental stability. Anxiety and depression have quietly […]
By: Ademusan Bukola Stigmatization contributes to health inequalities, affecting the well-being of children, youths and adults alike. But what exactly is stigmatization? It is the process of unfairly labelling, stereotyping and devaluing individuals or groups based on specific characteristics, customs, or behaviors. Often, it leads to discrimination, social exclusion, and shame. Beyond social judgment, stigmatization […]
We spend half our youth staring at clocks, screens, notifications and walls; waiting. Waiting for exams, results, opportunities, promotions, or even the next exciting thing to happen. Meanwhile, life keeps moving, quietly, like a stubborn river that doesn’t care if you’re ready. We call it boredom. We call it “nothing happening.” But in truth, waiting […]
by Clems Every election cycle, politicians step forward with confidence and promise. They campaign on improved roads, stable electricity, better education and economic relief. They connect with voters, attend rallies, and present themselves as representatives of the people’s hopes. For many Nigerians, these moments create a sense of possibility; a belief that leadership may finally […]
By: Precious Day Two of the 2026 Freshers’ Welcome for the Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA) took place today, April 2nd, at Zik Maracana, featuring a schedule of exciting sports events. The day opened with a football match between the freshers and the stalites, which resulted in a draw: 1-1. Following the […]
By: Gbotemi Success Entertainment in Nigeria today is no longer what it used to be. In the past, most people depended on television or going out to have fun. Today, things have significantly changed. Many young people now find entertainment through movies, comedy shows and especially social media. This shift is even more obvious in […]
By: Jadesola and Esther Thanni Dr. Aiyede Evelyn, Staff Adviser of the Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA), delivered a keynote address during the opening of the 2026 Freshers’ Welcome Week held at the Faculty Board Room, focusing on “Academic Survival: How to Maintain a Good CGPA and Effective Study Techniques.” Speaking to […]
By: Precious and Oluwaseyifunmi The Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA) officially opened its 2026 Freshers’ Welcome Week today, April 1st, under the theme “Novus Initium: A New Beginning.” The three-day orientation program began at 10:42 a.m. in the Faculty Board Room, setting a tone of inspiration and inclusivity with prayers offered in […]
At the inauguration ceremony of Team Lumières of the Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA) held on 31st March 2026 at A205, Faculty of Education, Staff Adviser Dr. Babalola reminded students that the association belongs to everyone, stressing the importance of active participation and transparency in its activities. Addressing students during the inauguration […]
By: Deborah Idowu The first plenary sitting of the ASSESA Senate saw extensive deliberations on the proposed breakdown of basic dues for the session, with allocations spread across multiple categories to support academic, administrative and extracurricular activities. The proposed ₦1,700 allocation for textbooks sparked considerable discussion among members, as questions arose over whether the estimate […]
By: Debbiemuse The inauguration of the executives-elect of the Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA) for the 2025/2026 session held on March 31, 2026, at A206, Faculty of Education, marking the start of a new administrative term. During the ceremony, the executives-elect introduced themselves and took the oath of office. The Staff Adviser, […]
By: Deborah Idowu The Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA) Senate convened its first plenary sitting of the 2nd Assembly on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan. The session earlier scheduled for 10am commenced at 10:47am under the leadership of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abdulmalik Ayomide, and […]
The decision to proceed with the inauguration of newly elected executives within the Arts and Social Science Education Students’ Association (ASSESA), despite the absence of a completed handover, marks a significant turning point in the association’s ongoing leadership transition. What began as a delay has now evolved into something more complex; a situation in which […]
By: Debbiemuse The landscape of political engagement is shifting and nowhere is this more evident than in the rising visibility of young people in public affairs. Across the globe, young voters are no longer silent observers, they are active participants, vocal critics and, in some cases, the catalysts of transformative change. Yet, as promising as […]
By: Ademusan Bukola A. A wave of comic role-reversal has taken over X (formerly Twitter), with men humorously adopting the voices and expectations often associated with women in relationships, demanding boyfriend allowance, billing their partners and jokingly stepping into the role of the one being financially catered for. The tweets, dripping with exaggerated seriousness, mirror […]
By: Deborah Idowu The Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA) Senate is set to convene its first plenary sitting of the 2nd Assembly on Saturday, March 28, 2026. According to an official notification released to members, the session is scheduled to hold by 10:00 AM at Lecture Rooms F202/F203 within the Faculty of […]
By: Deborah Idowu Ring light on, camera angled, outfit checked, transition ready!…. Before lecture halls fill and academic pressure fully sets in, a noticeable number of freshers at the University of Ibadan are already in motion, not just as students adjusting to a new environment, but as creators documenting it. From “Get Ready With Me” […]
by Clem As artificial intelligence storms the stages, studios, and streaming platforms of the world, creatives are asking a question that won’t go away: Are we being helped or replaced? Years ago, I watched my brother step into a recording studio for the first time eyes wide, headphones around his neck, the low hum of […]
By: Esther Thanni Food is often seen as just another part of daily life, something we grab on the go or eat out of routine. Yet for students, it is far more than that, it is one of the fuel that powers every lecture, assignment and exam. The human body relies on food to provide […]
By: Gbotemi In today’s academic environment, many students claim to be serious about their future, yet their daily actions often suggest otherwise. It is common to hear students speak passionately about their dreams and ambitions, but when their habits are observed closely, there appears to be a clear gap between what they say and what […]
By: Precious The map in my father’s study wasn’t paper, it was vibrations. Press your ear to the faded blue of the Pacific, and you could hear tectonic plates grinding teeth. He called it The Living Cartography, a record of every place that had ever tried to hold him and failed. I am my father’s […]
By: Jadesola Like an eagle seizes a chick,so were they takensnatched from their own land,bound in chainsto be tradedlike worthless fowl. Dragged across distance,into a land unknown,known onlyto those who captured them.The voyage began. And on they went,in shackles and iron,hands bound,feet restrained,voices silencedby the cruelty of heated rods on flesh. Their cries rosesharp, piercing, […]
By: Ṣeun She cried,not for pain alone,but for the quiet collapseof everything she thought she understood. Her grades fell before her,an “F”strange, unfamiliar,like a name that no longer belonged to her.She searched herself in silence,retracing steps through sleepless nights,through half-read pagesand forgotten resolve,trying to findwhere the road bent away from her. But her mind was […]
By: Olaoluwa Afolabi In the ongoing Edu-League semi-final clash, ASSE Invincibles defeated CHDS to secure a place in the final, set for Friday, March 27, against the winner between HKE and LARISSA. The match began with both teams creating chances, but CHDS failed to convert early set-pieces, while ASSE Invincible scored first through their captain. […]
The LARIS Female Football Team has formally protested the officiating and outcome of their EDU-League match against the Human Kinetics and Health Education (HKE) team, citing concerns over fairness and match management. In a statement addressed to the EDU-League and EDU-Four Committee, as well as relevant student bodies including the NUESA Press and executives, the […]
By: Gideon In the opening match of Edu League ’26 held yesterday, 21 March 2026, at the SUB Pitch, ASSE Invincibles defeated LARIS 2-0. The first half saw both teams testing each other’s defenses, but neither could break the deadlock. ASSE Invincibles displayed organized build-up play, while LARIS struggled to create clear scoring chances. The […]
By: Bavosshya Nigeria has always been a hot country. However, the heat, experienced in recent times, has been compared to a sample of what hell most likely may be like rather than the usual seasonal inconvenience. As such, between overcrowded lecture halls, long treks across campus under the hot sun, inconsistent power supply and cramped […]
By: Deborah Idowu At exactly 8 a.m. on a Monday morning, the day doesn’t begin with learning for many students in the Faculty of Education, it begins with a decision. A decision not driven by interest or priority, but by conflict. For a number of education students, the release of the timetable has once again […]
By: Deborah Idowu Weeks into the 2025/2026 academic session, the leadership transition within the Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA) remains incomplete, as the outgoing administration, Team Luminaries, has yet to formally hand over to the newly elected executives, Team Lumières. Team Lumières, elected on November 12, 2025, is yet to officially assume […]
By: Olaoluwa Afolabi In a country where small-scale business owners earn barely enough to show a profit at the end of the day, and where a significant percentage rely heavily on their daily income for basic consumption, each new economic challenge feels like another weight added to an already heavy burden. For many, business is […]
By: Oluwaseyifunmi Fashion is not optional. The moment you step out of your room, you are already making a statement, whether you intend to or not. What you wear speaks long before you do, and in many cases, it continues speaking even after you have left the room. Many people reduce fashion to runway models, […]
“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 […]
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