Over 11 Years of Public Speaking: Jaw War 2025 Set to Commence in September

By:  Eniola Ogundele The University of Ibadan’s annual public speaking event, Jaw War, is scheduled to run from September 13 to October 18, 2025. Recognized as one of the university’s largest social events, Jaw War brings together participants from various faculties and halls of residence. The event offers a platform for students to engage in […]

First Semester Review: Team Fortitude Highlights Major Achievements to Educators

In preparation for the second semester, Team Fortitude of NUESA UI released an official letterhead today, August 19, 2025, highlighting major achievements recorded in the first semester and reaffirming its commitment to “student welfarism and faculty development”. By:  Eniola Ogundele The letter issued highlighted significant changes and improvements recorded during the first semester of the […]

UI’SU Issues Health Advisory on Campus Botfly Outbreak

By: Deborah Idowu The University of Ibadan Student Union Health Advisory Committee has issued an official notice alerting the student community to recent medically confirmed cases of human botfly larvae removal from students who presented with unusual skin swellings and discomfort. According to the communiqué released by the Committee, the affected individuals are receiving proper […]

University of Ibadan Health Service Issues Advisory on Vision, Hearing, Hygiene and Wellness

Deborah Idowu The University of Ibadan’s Health Services has issued a health advisory to all members of the university community, addressing concerns related to vision, hearing, headphone usage, the rainy season and overall healthy living. The internal memorandum, dated 30th June 2025, was signed by the Director of the University Health Service, Dr. Aderonke B. […]

Sigma Club UI Hosts 11th Public Lecture, Highlights Technology’s Role in Youth Empowerment

Deborah Idowu The Sigma Club, University of Ibadan, held its 11th Public Lecture on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Alumni Hall of the institution. Themed “Leveraging Technology and Digital Education for Mass Employment, Wealth Creation and Poverty Alleviation,” the event brought together a powerful convergence of academia, royalty, student leaders, and corporate figures. The […]

UCJ UI Postpones Global Campus Journalism Summit 2.0 and Prof. Egbokhare Inter-Press Debate Finals

Deborah Idowu The Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan (UCJ UI), has announced the postponement of two major upcoming events: the second edition of the Global Campus Journalism Summit (GCJS 2.0) and the Prof. Francis Egbokhare Inter-Press Debate Competition originally scheduled to hold on Saturday, July 5, 2025. This development was made public via […]

‘Don’t let your Background put you at the Background – Faculty of Education, UI Senior Lecturer at United Secondary School, Agugu.

On Wednesday the 4th of June, 2025. There’s was a career talk organised by Dr. Tolulope V. Gbadamosi, a senior lecturer of rh University of Ibadan, faculty of Education. The career talk was organized at her Alma-mata, United Secondary School, Agugu for the senior secondary school students of the school. She brought along with her […]

‘…The digital future of education is not something that merely happens to us, it is something that we must actively create…’ – Vice-Chancellor of LASUED at Faculty of Education International Conference Opening Ceremony

By: Anita Eze The Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan organized her international conference themed ‘Digital Transformation in Education: People, Process and Product’. The international conference is a 4 day program which spans from Tuesday 30th of June to the 3rd of July, 2025. On the 1st of July, 2025, which was the opening ceremony […]

No Lectures on Tuesday, July 1st as Faculty of Education Opens 2025 International Conference

Deborah Idowu In preparation for the Opening Ceremony of the 2025 International Conference, the Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, has officially declared Tuesday, July 1st, a lecture-free day for all students in the faculty. According to a notice signed by the President of the Nigerian Universities Education Students’ Association (NUESA), Adegoke Yusuf Alao and […]

Educational Foundation Clinches NUESA Super Cup with Penalty Win Over Educational Administration

By: Davistee The final of the Sparkool Exchange NUESA Super Cup was played between Educational Foundation (ASSE, SPE, and ECE) and Educational Administration (EME and LARIS) on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the SUB pitch. Educational Foundation dominated their opponents in the first half of the tournament. Peter gave Educational Foundation an early lead, converting […]

‘Academic excellence is not about competing with others, it is about becoming the best version of yourself’- Miss Akinola Roheemot, a first class student and speaker at the Cogito ergo sum Summit 

By: Joseph Sarah The Arts and Social Sciences Education in conjunction with her executives, the Luminaries organized an academic and mental health summit themed ‘Cogito, ergo sum’ (Latin word for I think, therefore I am). The programme took place at the Large Lecture Theatre, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, on Thursday  26th of June, […]

NUESA SUPER CUP

By: Davistee The NUESA Super Cup is a new interdepartmental football competition that promotes inclusivity and unity for everyone in the Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan. It will commence on Thursday, June 26, 2025, and is expected to end on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the SUB main pitch. The departments are grouped into […]

Team “Luminaries” set  to host the Premier Academic and Mental Health Summit

By:  Eniola Ogundele Team Luminaries, in collaboration with the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education, University of Ibadan, is set to hold an Academic and Mental Health Summit on Thursday, 26th June 2025, at the Faculty of Education, LLT, by 9:30 AM prompt. The summit, tagged “Cogito, Ergo Sum” marks the first of its […]

UI’SU Announces Student Bursary Scheme, Sets Deadline for June 25

By: Eniola Ogundele Following the recent extension of the school fees and course registration deadline till Friday, 27th of june, the University of Ibadan Students’ Union (UI’SU) has announced a need-based bursary scheme aimed at assisting indigent students who are yet to pay their fees. The announcement was made  Today, June 25. According to the […]

MATTERS ARISING: What Do Accountability and Transparency Mean to Our “Supposed” Leaders?

In the heat of last summer, ASSESA Press conducted an interview with the leadership of Team Renaissance, the then ruling party of the ASSESA Executive Council. The interview addressed the delay in the distribution of ASSESA books and shirts, with the leaders citing logistical and administrative setbacks. Eventually, these materials were distributed, though belatedly, just […]

Faculty of Education Reopens for Night Reading: Students Encouraged to Utilize Designated Halls

In a move to support students’ academic success, the Faculty of Education has officially reopened its facilities for night reading. The initiative, aimed at creating an environment for late-night study, is now available to all students of the faculty. According to a statement released by the NUESA’UI Night Reading Monitoring Committee, three lecture venues have […]

“I Left Over ₦120,000 in the Association’s Account”- Khalifa, Past President, Clarifies Book Printing Controversy

By: ASSESA Press After the interviews held with both the current and past presidents of the ASSE about the issue of  shortage books, it seems not everything was said. Recently, the immediate past president of ASSESA, Khalifa, reached out to a correspondent of Assess Press to explain his side of the story on the book […]

Meta AI Chats Are Not Private: Here is How to Safeguard Your Conversations

By: Sholanke As Meta AI continues to integrate advanced artificial intelligence features into popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, millions of users are experimenting with Meta AI chatbots. Yet many aren’t aware that their conversations with Meta’s AI may not be as confidential as they imagine, raising pressing questions about privacy and transparency. According […]

Extracurricular Activities vs Curricular Activities: Two Sides of the Learning Coin

By:  Eniola Ogundele Let’s be honest ,not everyone comes to the University of Ibadan for vibes. For many of us, we’re here strictly for one thing: the degree. No distractions. No unnecessary engagements. After all, life isn’t always about making lemonade out of lemons , sometimes life gives you ready-made lemonade, and your only job […]

Relationship Diaries: Love and Loneliness in Campus Life

Deborah Idowu University life is full of emotions, especially when it comes to relationships. Love and loneliness often intersect, creating complex and sometimes painful experiences. Love on campus often starts with excitement and new connections. However, with the pressures of academics and social demands, many first-semester relationships don’t last. The challenge of balancing school with […]

Budget Approval: Meet and Greet Required

At the beginning of every new session, budgets are allocated to the various arms and units within the association to support their operations. The Assesa Press, has responsibilities that require funding, ranging from documentation to editorial publishing and media accountability. These allocations are standard procedures, meant to ensure that each arm can function efficiently and […]

UI Students’ Union Secures Extension of Fee Payment Deadline and Reversal of Studio Charges

By: Anita Eze The University of Ibadan Students’ Union in a press release dated June 3, 2025, announced a two-week extension of school fee payment and course registration deadline and the reversal of controversial studio fees previously charged to students in some departments in science and education The new deadline for payment of fees and […]

NUESA-FLC “Squashes” Proposed Bill Regarding the Appointment of Attorney General by the Chief Justice

By: Ogundele Eniola The Chief Justice of the Nigerian University Education Students’ Association (NUESA), Barrister Similoluwa Meroyi, on the 31st of May 2025, presented a bill proposing the establishment of the Office of the Attorney General. According to the Chief Justice, the Attorney General would be responsible for executing cases and rendering them to the […]

Apple Set to Overhaul iOS Naming: iOS 19 Skipped for iOS 26 in Major Rebranding Move

By: Sholanke Apple is preparing to unveil a sweeping change to its operating system branding. Instead of releasing the expected iOS 19 this fall, the company will leap ahead to “iOS 26.” According to a Digital Trends report citing Bloomberg and Apple insider Mark Gurman, this marks a strategic shift from Apple’s traditional sequential numbering […]

Personal God

By: Sholanke Some days, we pray for rain to bring out our harvests.Other days, the rain falls so much we fear it might wash us away.Either way, the universe is still,And there’s a power making all things move. Motive, there’s motive behind everything happening.The motive behind me scribbling this:I don’t know it yet, not until […]

Degree or Skill: What Truly Prepares Us for Life After School?

Walk into any Nigerian university lecture hall and you’ll find bright students, eager minds and hopeful hearts, dedicating years of effort to mastering theories, writing exams, aiming and securing good grades. But behind the commitment and countless pages of notes lies a question many are silently asking: “Will this degree be enough?” The degree remains […]

Lanter

By: Clems Love is pain! My heart was shattered years ago by your actions. You treated me badly just because I wasn’t on the path you expected. My eyes grow dim daily, captivated by her presence. Yet, I feel strong in the comfort of her support. The relationship between us was sparked by my mother. […]

NUESA UI Sets June 6 Deadline for Payment of Basic Dues and Other Fees

By: Ogundele Eniola Based on the announcement by Mizita Pleasant, the PRO of the Nigerian University Education Students’ Association, (NUESA UI), June 6 has been set as the deadline for payment of basic dues and other compulsory fees. This deadline coincides with the University of Ibadan’s official deadline for payment of school fees, also scheduled […]