By: Dominance There is this saying “It’s better late than never”. This saying always stands out because questions like what does this phrase really mean always fly around. But surprisingly, the meaning is quite simple as the phrase looks. Let’s look at this scenario together. There is a 100 level lady named Taiwo even though […]
By: Sholanke Do you know what they say about the vaquita?There are less than a dozen left in the world,quietly slipping toward extinction. I was chatting with a friend of mine the other day,and I can say for sure, the vaquita is not alone in this,happy men are also heading down that route. Because, what […]
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 […]
By: Davistee How did the idea of forming the football club come about? We started as Tech All Stars in 2021, after our Tech Cup, a competition for 100-level students across the Faculty of Technology. After the tournament, the best players from each department came together to form a team called Tech All Stars. After […]
By: Eniola Ogundele The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), at a meeting held in Abuja on August 21, 2025, announced new guidelines for the disbursement of upkeep loans, now making them strictly tied to students’ academic sessions. Under the new directive, students will only receive upkeep loans for the specific academic session they are enrolled […]
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 […]
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 […]
By: Ogundele EniolaThe University of Ibadan has announced a temporary suspension of water supply across campus due to ongoing stabilisation work on the Awba Dam embankment. In an internal memorandum on 6th July 2025 and signed by the Registrar, G. O. Saliu, the University explained that the measure is necessary to prevent the possible collapse […]
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. […]
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 […]
Deborah Idowu The Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, has issued a directive mandating all undergraduate students to sign their course forms on or before Friday, July 4, 2025. This information was conveyed through an internal memorandum signed by the Sub-Dean (Undergraduate), Dr. I.D Ukpabi. According to the memo, the signing of course forms is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By: Joseph Sarah The tree fell along the Awo Hall pathway on the 26th of June, 2025 due to heavy rainfall has successfully been cleared out. The fallen tree which completely blocked the road, restricting vehicle movement was cleared on Friday the 27th of June, 2025. It was cleared by some men employed by the […]
By: Joseph Sarah Due to the heavy rain that fell yesterday, the 26th of June, 2025, a tree fell restricting the pathway to Awo Hall and her neighbouring areas. The fallen tree completely blocked the road, making it impassable for vehicles who normally use that route. As a result, they are being forced to stop […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In a time when transparency should be the heartbeat of leadership, silence can be the loudest response. Over the past week, ASSESA Press attempted to schedule a virtual interview with the ASSESA President, Mr. Toheeb, as part of a professional effort to provide the student body with clear, verified information. The process was simple. A […]
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 […]
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 […]
By: Dominance “I feel so choked, I feel like I can’t do this anymore, I feel so overwhelmed, the more I try to read, the more unmotivated I feel, the more I read, the more I discover that I haven’t been serious ? What do I do?” “This is the 9th week already […]
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 […]
By: Eniola Ogundele People say extroverts always have it easy. We’re the life of the party. We speak up, take the lead, and make friends effortlessly. But what happens when you’re an extrovert in a world that doesn’t give you room to shine? I am often described as outspoken and energetic, I sometimes feel like […]
Deborah Idowu On a campus as large and diverse as the University of Ibadan, you’d expect inclusivity to be the norm. Instead, what often thrives beneath the surface is a quiet, rigid culture of social cliques and unspoken hierarchies. From fellowship groups to departmental circles, from hostel squads to fashion-forward social media clusters, students find […]
By: Clems I remember 1999 like yesterday. I dey my mama shop when dem announce say civilian don take over. People begin shout, dance, some even cry.Obasanjo enter. We get small hope say maybe things go balance. E no be saint, but e try. NEPA no too stubborn, fuel dey at least, people dey hustle, […]
By: Eniola Ogundele Ojude Oba, the long-standing cultural festival of the Ijebu people, returned this year with its usual excitement, drawing crowds from all over Nigeria, even beyond. Held every year in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, the 2025 edition, like the ones before it, was filled with colourful displays, age-grade parades, and visible joy. Beneath all […]
By: Davistee The teams that represented ASSE at the SEALS Cup were knocked out of the competition in their respective categories, leaving Assesaites shocked and worried about the future of their football teams. Several factors contributed to the early downfall of both the men’s and women’s ASSE teams at the SEALS Cup 2025. If these […]
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 […]
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 […]
Deborah Idowu At the University of Ibadan, it’s not uncommon to see students hustling, but not just for academic success. Beyond the lecture halls, countless students are balancing their studies with side gigs, building businesses and exploring opportunities to earn while they learn. These silent hustlers often go unnoticed, but their stories are filled with […]
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 […]
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 […]
By: Anita Eze Have you ever found yourself reaching for an oversized hoodie on a bad day or putting extra effort into your outfit when you’re feeling unstoppable? That’s not ‘over-dressing’or ‘under-dressing’, it is an emotional expression which we display on a daily basis through fashion. Whether we realize it or not, what we wear […]
By: Anita Eze On the 31st of May, 2025, the sum of ₦577,320 was voted and approved by the speaker and Members of the Faculty legislative Council during the plenary session which took place at F202, Faculty of Education. The list of items the approved budget include the following: Stationery – #5,000 Printing – #7,000 […]
By: Ogundele Eniola At the NUESA FLC sitting held today, Saturday, 31st of May 2025, at F202, the misconduct of NUESA AGS Adedokun Adedunni was addressed, focusing on her absence from sittings and poor engagement during the Freshers’ Welcome event. The Assistant General Secretary (AGS), Adedokun Adedunni, has been called out for missing several house […]
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 […]
By: Joseph SarahIndeed, the saying goes that “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” This is the feeling of University of Ibadan students in their final year, who have made it to their last lap in this great citadel of learning, popularly known as the first and the best. The students […]
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 […]
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 […]
Picture credit: BellaNaija By:Ogundele Eniola They say love knows no boundaries, but for Priscilla and Jumax, it took not one, not two, not four weddings before their love story was finally sealed with the perfect “I do.” From the vibrant asoebi ceremonies to the nikkahs, and from Lagos to Tanzania, this couple showed us that […]
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 […]
By: Dominance Some mornings, the cold wraps around you like a second blanket. You want to stay in bed, sipping hot tea with fresh bread, wishing lectures didn’t exist. But then you remember why you’re here. If it rains today and you decide to skip class, what if it rains every day? This weather may […]
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. […]
By:Ogundele Eniola My name is Bola, and I am the introvert who struggles in an extrovert world. For as long as I can remember, I’ve lived in a world that seems designed for people who thrive on crowds and constant interaction. I don’t know maybe I want to be seen… Maybe not yet. I don’t […]
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