FATSSSA PRESS -- University of Ibadan, Nigeria

  Peace Nkenta  On the 28th of March 2025, Nice Linus Adaoma, a 300 level student of the Faculty of Law dispatched the virtual copy of a letter to the 12th Assembly of the Students’ Representative Council demanding for her temporary restitution as a member and majority leader elect of the Obafemi Awolowo Hall constituency. This event followed after the University annulled her election into office. This was because of the internal memorandum highlighting the alleged case she had with the Students’ Disciplinary Committee where she fought against the fee hike introduced in the last session alongside two others. Nice Linus Adaoma in her words “ I find it hypocritical that a University that prides itself on respect of ideals of social justice and equal chance as seen in it's anthem would stoop so low to suppress dissent. Regardless, the only response to oppression and intimidation is resistance. The only way to promote fair hearing is to stand on a pedestal and voice out your opini...

The University of Ibadan, Nigeria’s premier university, is widely recognized for its academic excellence. However, beyond rigorous studies, UI also fosters a vibrant social scene, proving that "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." The university offers students numerous events and activities that extend beyond the four walls of the lecture room as the university has a social calendar packed with various activities. Entertainment at UI is most vibrant during the second semester when various extracurricular events takes place. While the first semester features orientation programs like the Freshers' gyration, common pot for halls of residences and other welcome activities for new students.  As the first semester primarily focuses on equipping students for their academic journey the second semester is filled with more social events .Some of the most anticipated events include faculty, departmental, hall, and student union elections, as well as faculty and hall week ...

Ageh Success Chidera . On Wednesday, 12th March 2025, The  Department of Political Science, Faculty of the Social Sciences, held a memorable Valedictory Program and 70th Birthday Lecture in honor of Professor Adebayo Okunade, marking his retirement from active academic service and celebrating his 70th birthday. The event which was held at the Large Lecture Theater, Faculty of the Social Sciences was attended by academicians, policymakers, students and colleagues who gathered to recognize the immense contributions of Professor Okunade to political science education in the university of Ibadan.  The highlight of the event was a keynote lecture delivered by Prof. Tunji Olaopa, Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission. He gave a speech on the theme "Is Leadership Sufficient to Deliver National Transformation in Nigeria?". Who gave an in-depth lecture on the concept of Leadership and as well commend Professor OKUNADE. The event featured a panel of distinguished discussants...

Victoria A deusi On the 5th March 2025, the Faculty House of Representatives (FHR) held a valedictory sitting, the last sitting for the Administration which birth The new administration. The house proceeded to have the in-house election after every agenda has been taken. Honourable Peter emerged as the Right Honourable Speaker with 5 votes and Honourable Testimony emerged as the clerk of the house with 5 votes as well, no one voted against the candidates, only 5 Honourables were present and everyone voted for the candidates. The past administration advised them to fill in the vacant post as soon as possible and suggested that it should be done through online sitting during the break. Other agenda that took place at the valedictory sitting was the dinner report which was given by the out going president of the association in the absence of the Social director due to a task given by the president. The Honourable members deliberated on this and proceeded to give the President the floor...

  By Peace Nkenta    The Press arm of the Faculty of The Social Sciences held its handover ceremony on Thursday, 27th of February 2025 at the Faculty's Small Lecture Theatre.    The ceremony which kick-started at 9:45 a.m began with the renditions of the Nation's and University's anthems.    The opening remark was given by Miss Anuoluwapo, the outgoing General Secretary. She started with appreciating the presence of every pressman and went on to speak on the accomplishments of the Faculty's Press body as well as the variety of challenges it encountered.    Afterwards, a speech was delivered by the outgoing Editor-in-Chief - Mr Emmanuel Akinwale. He expounded on the remarks given by the General Secretary, highlighting on the various feats achieved by the Press body in the current session which included; a constitutional amendment, an Inaugural essay competition at the faculty level and the creation of internship opportunities for pressmen. ...

  by  Ageh Success Chidera and Yakubu Mathilda On January 21, 2025, the University of Ibadan Students Union issued a memorandum highlighting the necessity for students to participate in the 80-day protest concerning power outages in Alexander Brown Hall and Ayodele Falase Hall. The peaceful demonstration is set to take place on January 22, 2025, at 7:00 a.m.  In the memorandum issued, the meeting point for the march is at the UCH main gate and the march shall proceed to the secretariat.  The student's primary requests include the swift reinstatement of electricity to the university college hospital and other hospitals facing power outages throughout Nigeria, prompt action on the federal government’s pledge for a 50% power subsidy for healthcare facilities and higher education institutions, and the overhaul of the healthcare system to ensure quality healthcare services.  Because of the extended interruption in power restoration at UCH, the students view this as ...