By: Bukola Ademusan Anyone who has cut through Indy C Block around 4pm knows the smell. You don’t need to see the bins first; the air changes before anything else. Plastic bags float in dark, stagnant water. Waste spills onto the walkway. Flies gather in clusters, unmoved by passing footsteps. Most students simply pull their […]
At 7:43 p.m., the lights go out. There is no announcement, no flicker of warning, just an abrupt surrender. The ceiling fan slows into stillness, the room thickens with heat and for a brief moment, the entire hostel holds its breath. Then the reaction ripples outward: a chorus of groans, the soft click of phone/powerbank/rechargeable […]
By: Clems The Supreme Court of Nigeria in Abuja on Thursday, May 1, 2026, delivered a ruling that has significantly reshaped the internal power dynamics of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), affirming the legitimacy of the faction aligned with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. The judgment settles a prolonged legal and political dispute over the […]
By: Deborah Idowu At the second plenary sitting of the ASSESA Senate 2nd Assembly, proceedings briefly encountered procedural disruption following Oyetunde Balikis, the Vice President’s presentation of the Freshers’ Welcome budget report without a printed copy for members of the House. The Deputy Speaker raised concern over the omission, noting the absence of a hard […]
By: Deborah Idowu The second plenary sitting of the ASSESA Senate under its 2nd Assembly convened on May 1 at F202, commencing at 10:37am, notably behind its scheduled 10:00am start and in the presence of a visibly low turnout of Honourable members and executive officials. Proceedings were presided over by the Deputy Speaker, who chaired […]
By: Ṣeun The Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA) Senate, University of Ibadan, has announced its second plenary sitting for the 2nd Assembly, with proceedings scheduled to hold on Friday, May 1, 2026. According to an official notice released on April 30, the plenary will commence at 10:00 a.m. at F202. The announcement […]
The Students’ Union of the University of Ibadan has called an emergency stakeholders’ meeting following the expiration of its 48-hour ultimatum to the University Management over the issue of irregular electricity supply on campus. The ultimatum, which lapsed at 7:00pm on Tuesday, April 28, was issued in response to persistent power outages affecting students across […]
By: Gbotemi Success The university campus had always been a place of motion, of rushing feet, overlapping conversations, and the restless energy of youth chasing dreams. But on that particular morning, something unusual settled over the environment. It was not the absence of people that made it strange, but the silence that lingered among them. […]
By: Clems ASSE Male Invincibles claimed a 3–1 victory over Pharmacy in their Seals Cup fixture, despite a late push from their opponents in the second half. Brunomalik gave ASSE the lead with a well-taken set-piece and added a second goal shortly after to put his side in control early. Before halftime, the captain, Ola, […]
By: Olaoluwa Afolabi Coming off a strong opening victory, ASSE Invincible babes entered the fixture at the SUB pitch with momentum and intent. That intent translated early, as their captain once again led from the front, breaking the deadlock with a composed finish that reinforced her influence and consistency. From that point, ASSE dictated the […]
The Students’ Union of the University of Ibadan has announced a further extension of the deadline for school fees payment and course registration, pushing the date to May 11, 2026. According to an official notice released on April 28, 2026, the new deadline comes after an earlier extension which moved the initial April 16 deadline […]
By: Jadesola Team Lumières, the executive body of the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA), held a headwrap skill training session on Saturday, April 25, at the ASSESA Secretariat, aimed at equipping students with vocational and cultural skills. The session taught participants how to tie different styles of headwraps (gele) and […]
The University of Ibadan Students’ Union (UI’SU) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the university management, demanding the restoration of stable electricity supply across campus following weeks of erratic power and rationing. In an urgent notice dated April 26, 2026, and signed by the Union President, Temidayo S. Adeboye, and General Secretary, Joshua O. Shontan, […]
There is a lesson Nigerian universities teach without ever formally acknowledging it, without printing it in handbooks or embedding it in orientation slides, yet every generation of students eventually learns it not through instruction but through lived experience. It is not loud, yet it is persistent. It does not appear in policy documents, yet it […]
By: Bimbola A Lassa fever outbreak has been reported across several states in Nigeria, prompting renewed public health alerts and intensified surveillance by health authorities. Medical officials warn that the situation demands immediate public attention, especially as the country enters a high-risk seasonal period when transmission typically rises. Citizens are being urged to act quickly […]
By: Clems Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow. But one day, what will be will be. That quiet surrender to inevitability has become an unspoken doctrine in Nigerian politics; a system where ambition rarely retires, it only recalibrates. In this theatre of recurring bids and recycled vows, the idea of a “final attempt” is less […]
A small pot sits on a green kerosene stove in a public hostel room somewhere in the University of Ibadan. The flame is steady, familiar, almost ordinary. A student bends over it, not because it is convenient, but because it is what is available, what has always been available. Outside that room, somewhere across campus […]
The Tax Club, University of Ibadan, has secured the first runner-up position at Tax Engage 2026, held at Aderemi Makanjuola Hall, Lagos State University (LASU), on Monday, April 21, 2026. The competition, organised by the Tax Club, Lagos State University, brought together students from the University of Ibadan (UI), Lagos State University (LASU), Ahmadu Bello […]
By: Deborah Idowu Following Monday’s protest by the Non-Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), University of Ibadan, a meeting was held between the unions and the university management over the issues earlier raised. The unions had staged a protest at the Tekena Tamuno Building, UI, […]
The Education Rights Campaign (Education Rights Campaign), University of Ibadan Chapter, has called on students to organize a mass congress over worsening welfare conditions on campus and demanded immediate compliance with a recent court judgment ordering the reinstatement of three suspended student activists. In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 and signed by […]
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), University of Ibadan, on Monday staged a protest outside the Tekena Tamuno Building, University of Ibadan, over alleged victimization of members and issues surrounding the institution’s scheme of service. The protesting staff members blocked vehicular movement in the […]
Walk into any lecture hall a few minutes before class starts, and the scene is almost predictable. Heads are bowed, not in reflection, but over glowing screens. Some students are scrolling through TikTok, others replying messages, a few catching up on gists they “missed” overnight. Even when the lecturer walks in, the transition is not […]
The University of Ibadan has commenced the process of appointing its 14th Vice-Chancellor, following the release of an official call for applications by the institution’s Registrar, Ganiyu Saliu. The announcement, published on Thursday through an internal and external advertisement, signals the start of a transition process ahead of the expiration of the tenure of the […]
By: Esther Balogun The Altè fashion culture, a youth-driven movement rooted in self-expression, individuality, and aesthetic experimentation, is steadily gaining visibility on university campuses across Nigeria. It is not merely a trend; it is a cultural shift, subtly reshaping how students interpret identity, style, and personal freedom within academic spaces. “Altè,” derived from “alternative,” refers […]
The Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan has ordered the immediate reinstatement of two students of the University of Ibadan, Aduwo Ayodele and Mide Gbadegesin, who were rusticated by the institution’s Central Student Disciplinary Committee following their involvement in a protest against tuition increases. Read also: https://indypressui.org/2025/07/14/fees-must-fall-two-ui-students-to-face-central-sdc-over-anti-fee-hike-protest-2/ The ruling was delivered on Wednesday, April 15, […]
The Students’ Union of the University of Ibadan has announced April 30 as the deadline for school fees payment and course registration for the current academic session. The announcement follows concerns raised by students over payment challenges and registration delays, particularly among those awaiting disbursement under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), as well as […]
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Committee (JCC), Lagos State, has called for the reinstatement of three students of the University of Ibadan ahead of the final hearing of their case against the institution. The position was made known in a press release dated April 13, 2026, where the association expressed solidarity […]
By: Deborah Idowu The University of Ibadan has announced the schedule for course registration for the 2025/2026 academic session. The information was made available through a notice on the university’s student portal. According to the notice, online course registration commenced on March 5, 2026, and is expected to end on April 16, 2026, providing students […]
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 […]
By: Deborah Idowu 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 […]
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 […]
By: Deborah Idowu 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 […]
By: Deborah Idowu 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 […]
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 […]
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