By: Esther Thanni-Balogun Five halls recorded victories in the second leg of the inter-hall category of the 12th edition of Jaw War 2026, held on Saturday, September 5, at the New Faculty Lecture Theatre (NFLT), Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan. The debates, themed “Africa and the Burden of Tomorrow: Power, Identity and the Future […]
By: Gbotemi “Which course are you studying?”Simple question, right?Not always. Sometimes, the moment you mention your course, you can almost predict the reaction. “I’m studying Medicine.”“Wow! Doctor in the house!” “I’m studying Computer Science.”“Tech bro! Omo, you’re going places.” “I’m studying Engineering.”“Ah, serious student!” Then someone says, “I’m studying Political science.”“Political science?” Or, “I’m studying […]
By: Esther Thanni-Balogun and Bimbola There is a particular period on campus when walking becomes a political activity. You leave your hostel, head to class and, somewhere along the way, someone you have never spoken to suddenly says, “Good morning.” You pause and look behind you, wondering whether the greeting could possibly be meant for […]
By: Esther Thanni-Balogun At the University of Ibadan transport park, getting to a destination is not always simply a matter of finding a vehicle and paying the required fare. For students heading to some parts of the university, particularly destinations with lower fares, the journey can begin with a wait. Destinations such as the Students’ […]
The Faculty of Education recorded the highest score in the interfaculty first round of Jaw War 2026, defeating the Faculty of Clinical Sciences 85.58 per cent to 81.25 per cent at the New Faculty Lecture Theatre, University of Ibadan, on Thursday, September 3. The result came as nine debates involving 18 faculties were held as […]
By: Jadesola Team Lumieres of the Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA) held a financial summit themed “Passcode to Financial Intelligence” on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the Faculty of Education Lecture Theatre (LLT), University of Ibadan. The summit focused on financial intelligence, entrepreneurship, wealth creation and personal development, with speakers addressing students […]
By: Yemisi The University of Ibadan (UI) Senate has approved the upgrade of the Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine, to a full-fledged Faculty of Physiotherapy, making the university home to Nigeria’s first faculty dedicated to the discipline. The approval was given at the Senate meeting held on Monday, August 31, 2026, according to the […]
By Thanni-Balogun Esther The 12th edition of Jaw War 2026, tagged “Africa and the Burden of Tomorrow: Power, Identity and the Future of Freedom,” was held at NFLT, Faculty of Science, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The event officially began at 5:56 p.m. with the popular Jaw War slogan, “Stand up, speak up, shut up,” […]
By: Debbiemuse Leading Nigerian fintech company OPay has dismissed as false a notice that spread rapidly across social media and messaging platforms over the weekend, claiming that the company would suspend all operations from September 1, 2026. The fabricated notice, designed to resemble an official communication from OPay Digital Services Limited, told customers that the […]
By: Yemisi and Esther Thanni-Balogun The Faculty of Education Legislative Council (FLC) held its fifth plenary sitting on August 29, 2026, at F202 to deliberate on matters concerning the faculty, student welfare and upcoming departmental activities. The sitting, scheduled for 10am commenced at 11:23am with an opening prayer led by Rt. Hon. Samuel Agboola, following […]
By: Debbiemuse The legislative arm of the Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association has reviewed plans for a proposed six-day ASSESA Week scheduled to commence on September 26, 2026. The programme, presented before the House by the Vice President alongside the Social Director and President, is expected to feature activities spanning academic, entrepreneurial, sporting, […]
By: Debbiemuse The Senate of the Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA) approved a budget of ₦153,000 for the association’s proposed Financial Summit scheduled for September 2, 2026. The budget was presented by the President of the association, Arowosafe Ayomiposi Titus. The summit, themed “The Passcode to Financial Intelligence,” is expected to feature […]
By: M.ABA and Debbiemuse The Senate of the Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA), the legislative arm of the association, held its third plenary sitting on August 28, 2026, to review the activities of the Executive Council and deliberate on matters affecting students. The sitting, scheduled for 10am commenced at 10:44am with 10 […]
By Oluwaseyifunmi For many students, university life is a period of academic pursuit, personal discovery and preparation for the future. However, beneath the lectures, assignments, examinations and social activities lies an important factor that can determine how well a student experiences this stage of life: health. Without good health, academic ambitions and personal goals can […]
By Ademusun Bukola Gather round, Come closer, small ones – yes, even you at the back, pretending you are too grown for this. Sit. Let the moon find your faces. Long before there were screens that glowed brighter than the moon itself, there was a courtyard. There was a mat on the ground, still warm […]
By Clems There’s a number going round Nigerian politics this week, and it’s big enough to lose yourself in: 100 million. That’s how many registered voters the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the country will have by the time the 2027 general elections roll around. Speak to the numbers guys at INEC and they’ll […]
By Thanni-Balogun Esther The Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA), University of Ibadan, has released its yearbook for the 2025/2026 academic session, with eligible students now able to collect their copies at the ASSESA Secretariat. The yearbook was officially released today, Wednesday 19th August 2026 by the current ASSESA executive administration, Team Les […]
By Thanni-Balogun Esther The Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, has upgraded its relaxation centre with new seating facilities, replacing the worn-out seats previously available to students and staff. The improvement has changed the appearance and usability of the relaxation centre, with students describing the new seats as more comfortable and a welcome improvement from […]
By Olaoluwa Afolabi L-R AY (Asse 3rd GK) Esther Ojada (Ass. Coach) Charlie (Defender), Tbenson (Defender), Mubarak (Defender), Tomi (Midfielder), Elliot (Defender), Maq (Defender), Ayomiposi (Coach).ASSE 1–1 HKE (6–5 on penalties)The Department of Arts and Social Science Education (ASSE) has been crowned the 2026 NUESA Dean’s Cup champion, defeating defending champions Human Kinetics Education (HKE) […]
By: Enoch Adegbile Something I have noticed about football fans is this: the loudest person in the stadium is often the one who would misplace a simple pass in an empty field. Give a man one plastic chair, a bottle of water and a clear view of the pitch, and in five minutes he has […]
By: Thanni-Balogun Esther Prof. A. A. Adeyinka has been appointed Head of the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education (ASSE), University of Ibadan, according to a congratulatory message issued by the Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association (ASSESA). The message, dated August 13, 2026, was signed by the association’s President, Arowosafe Ayomiposi, and […]
Arts and Social Sciences Education (ASSE) defeated Health Education (HEE) 2–0 on Matchday 2 of the NUESA Dean’s Cup to advance to the semi-finals. ASSE took the lead after a one-two combination between their attackers opened up the HEE defence. HEE responded with attempts to get back into the game and came close to an […]
By: Oluwaseyifunmi The Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, is set to host a faculty lecture on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, with preparations underway at the Large Lecture Theatre (LLT), where the programme is scheduled to hold. The lecture, organized on behalf of the Department of School Library and Media Technology, is titled “From Shelves […]
There is a familiar temptation in leadership: when the destination appears worthwhile, the route taken to get there can begin to seem less important. A good cause becomes a convenient justification. A desirable outcome becomes a reason to overlook procedure and before long, rules that were designed to guide those entrusted with authority begin to […]
By: M.A The University of Ibadan Students’ Union (UI’S U) on Friday, August 7, held a town hall meeting to deliberate on issues affecting students and review developments across the union. The meeting, which commenced at 4:00 pm at the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) Chamber, brought together faculty and hall presidents, departmental representatives and members […]
By: Thanni-Balogun Esther The University of Ibadan Campus Journalists (UCJ) held a three-day masterclass from Monday, 3 August, to Wednesday, 5 August, 2026, at the Student Representative Council (SRC) Chambers, Student Union Building (SUB), equipping campus journalists with practical skills in reporting, media law, ethics, feature writing, data journalism and the responsible use of artificial […]
By: Oluwabukolami The University of Ibadan Students’ Union (UI’SU) has announced plans to hold a town hall meeting for student leaders and stakeholders to deliberate on key issues affecting the university community. According to a notice issued by the Union, the meeting is scheduled to hold on Friday, 7 August 2026, at the Students’ Representative […]
By Ademusan Bukola. A Second semester has barely started and campus is already loud in that familiar way. You feel it before you can even name it properly. Faculty pages posting flyers at odd hours, departmental group chats suddenly busy, hall WhatsApp groups filling up with “good morning” messages from someone who, a few weeks […]
By: Thanni-Balogun Esther, Olaoluwa Afolabi and Oluwaseyifunmi The Arts and Social Sciences Education Students’ Association Senate (ASSESA Senate), University of Ibadan, 2nd Assembly, organized a one-day legislative masterclass titled “Beyond the Gavel” on Thursday 6th of August, 2026 to equip student legislators with practical knowledge of parliamentary procedure, constitutional governance and legislative oversight. The training, […]
By: Esther Thanni-Balogun For a month that began like every other, July unexpectedly turned into a season of love for Nigerian social media personalities. From engagements and traditional marriage rites to wedding preparations, romance dominated conversations online, with fans following the love stories of some of their favourite digital creators. The wave of celebrations eventually […]
By: Jadesola For many students in the Faculty of Education at the University of Ibadan, the second semester was supposed to be a chance to breathe. After surviving an intense first semester, some expected fewer courses, lighter schedules and more time to focus on other aspects of university life. Those expectations were upended on Wednesday, […]
By Olaoluwa Afolabi ASSE Female Team began their Dean’s Cup campaign on a disappointing note after failing to honour their Matchday 1 fixture against HKE Female, handing their opponents a walkover victory.The absence of the ASSE side meant HKE were awarded all three points without a ball being kicked, leaving the Invincible Ladies at the […]
By Afolabi Olaoluwa ASSE kicked off their Dean’s Cup campaign in impressive fashion with a comfortable 2-0 victory over CHDS in their Matchday One encounter, as Malik starred with a goal and an assist to secure all three points.The match began at a frantic pace, with CHDS applying early pressure as both sides searched for […]
By Precious The Nigerian Universities Education Students’ Association, University of Ibadan (NUESA-UI) chapter, has announced the death of Adedeji Stephen Adedayo, a 400-level student of the Department of Science and Technology Education, in a condolence letter issued on July 31, 2026. The Central Executive Council of NUESA-UI, described in the letter as “The Conscientious Team,” […]
By Olaoluwa Afolabi ASSE suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to HKE in an action-packed friendly encounter, with the visitors holding off a spirited late comeback to claim victory.HKE started brightly, dominating possession from the opening whistle and pinning ASSE deep inside their own half. Their early pressure earned the first corner of the match, although […]
By Ademusan Bukola. A Second semester has barely started and campus is already loud in that familiar way. You feel it before you can even name it properly. Faculty pages posting flyers at odd hours, departmental group chats suddenly busy, hall WhatsApp groups filling up with “good morning” messages from someone who, a few weeks […]
By: Debbiemuse Nigeria’s academic community is mourning the death of Emeritus Professor Ayo Bamgbose, the country’s first Professor of Linguistics and one of Africa’s foremost scholars of language, who died on Saturday, 25 July 2026, at the age of 94. Professor Bamgbose reportedly died in Ibadan after a brief illness, bringing to a close a […]
Leadership has always been about more than titles. Offices can be occupied, elections can be won, appointments can be announced, and positions can be assumed. Yet none of these automatically produces trust. Trust is not conferred alongside a certificate of office, nor does it arrive with a congratulatory message. It is earned; consistently, and publicly. […]
By: Debbiemuse The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has reaffirmed its criticism of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Oyebode Adebowale, maintaining that its position on his administration remains unchanged despite a public disagreement with the University of Ibadan Students’ Union (UISU). The renewed position comes days after the student […]
By: Thanni-Balogun Esther For many students of the University of Ibadan, the arrival of the ₦20,000 Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) upkeep allowance on July 21 brought a wave of relief after weeks of anxious waiting. The disbursement came about two months after the previous payment on May 6, forcing many beneficiaries to manage academic […]
By: Yemisi The University of Ibadan has added another structure to its growing list of alumni-funded projects, with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, mni, FAS, fspsp, formally commissioning a newly constructed security post at the Faculty of Education. The facility was donated by two retired naval officers, Rear Admiral A. L. Akintola and Rear […]
By: Precious The Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan (UCJ UI), has issued a statement of solidarity with the Association of Campus Journalists, Obafemi Awolowo University (ACJOAU), following the latter’s decision to withdraw from live coverage of the 2024/2025 Students’ Union election over alleged harassment, intimidation, and obstruction faced by its reporters. In a […]
The Association of Campus Journalists, Obafemi Awolowo University (ACJOAU), has withdrawn from providing live coverage of the institution’s 2024/2025 Students’ Union election, citing what it described as harassment, intimidation and obstruction of its reporters during the electoral process. The decision was announced in a press statement dated 24 July 2026 and jointly signed by the […]
The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the tenure of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Oyebode Adebowale, alleging that his administration was characterized by anti-student policies and actions that undermined students’ welfare. […]
by Timileyin Ajala The installation of fire extinguishers across all halls of residence has officially commenced, fulfilling a key safety requirement set by university management for the approval of gas usage on campus. In a joint statement issued on July 23, 2026, Union President Temidayo S. Adeboye and General Secretary Joshua O. Shontan acknowledged the […]
By: Debbiemuse The Governing Council of the University of Ibadan has approved the appointment of Professor Peter Olamakinde Olapegba as the institution’s 14th Vice-Chancellor following the conclusion of a competitive selection process. The decision was reached at the Council’s meeting on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, after members considered and adopted the report of the Joint […]
by Thanni-Balogun Esther The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has declared that its presidential candidate and Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has what it takes to defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, made the assertion during an interview with The Punch, stating that Makinde […]
by Olaoluwa Afolabi Spain have been crowned champions after defeating Argentina 1–0 in a dramatic World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in extra time to secure La Roja’s second title in 16 years.Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez was called into action early in the match, making crucial saves to keep his side […]
by oluwatimileyin The University of Ibadan Career Development and Counselling Centre (UCDECC) has announced a one-day training programme designed specifically for final-year students. The theme “From Campus to Corporate: Mastering Essential Soft Skills,” aims at equipping graduating students with the critical interpersonal skills needed to seamlessly transition from academic life into the professional corporate workplace. […]
by Olaoluwa Argentina’s dramatic 2–1 comeback victory over England at the Atlanta Stadium has set the stage for a mouthwatering FIFA World Cup final against Spain, led by Luis de la Fuente. The two giants will battle for football’s biggest prize at MetLife Stadium, New York City, on 19 July 2026. Spain booked their place […]
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