FATSSSA PRESS -- University of Ibadan, Nigeria

  By Usman Toheeb. During the last semester, the FHR, which is constitutionally required to hold sittings fortnightly, convened only twice due to the consistently low turnout of Honourable members. Both the virtual and physical meetings scheduled within the semester were cancelled owing to the unavailability of members to form a quorum. According to the constitution, it is the duty of the Chief Whip to sanction members who fail to participate in sittings. However, the Chief Whip neglected this responsibility last semester. The matter was raised yesterday at the sitting, and the Chief Whip, Hon. Matrix, explained that he had decided to pardon the absentee members. Consequently, the House resolved to hold the Chief Whip accountable for failing to discharge his constitutional duty. He was given two options: either pay a fine of ₦5,000 or undertake community service. Hon. Matrix chose the fine and is mandated to make the payment on or before 11:59 p.m. on Monday, 29/09/2025.

  By Faith Ajewole The Executive Council of the Faculty of The Social Sciences Students' Association (FATSSSA), University of Ibadan, has announced a Town Hall Meeting scheduled for Monday, September 29, 2025. This meeting will take place at the Faculty's Seminar Room at 5:00 pm.  As stated in the memo released, all Stakeholders, including Principal Officers, Departmental Executives, and Class Representatives, are expected to attend to ensure a well-rounded and inclusive deliberation.

    Peace Nkenta The University of Ibadan Students’ Union held its congress on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Sub-Foyer. The meeting started later than expected due to more students turning up at a later hour. The congress began with the Students’ Union President, Covenant Odedele, informing students of its purpose.  He opened with a “state of the union” update, reminding students that his administration has now been in office for nearly 200 days and went on to highlight some of the projects and programmes the Union had successfully engaged with, which included the Freshers’ Week, the GES transport initiative, a town hall meeting, and the bursary scheme designed to support students. Afterwards, room was given for questions, and students wasted no time raising concerns. Matters like the NELFUND portal, transport closing hours, sports facilities, and campus security arose but not as significantly as the issues concerning the financial mismanagement allegations, suspen...

  Studies show that listening to music, especially high-frequency sounds, can lower stress hormones like cortisol and boost oxytocin, the hormone linked to comfort and bonding, leading to a calming effect. Ageh Success Chidera   Ever asked yourself why, when you are stressed or going through something, you tend to reach for music? Why do you suddenly want to drop that assignment, plug in your earpiece, and lose yourself in the melody of a song? Or why Lola, who just went through a breakup, wants nothing more than to curl up in bed, switch off the lights, and soak in her pain while listening to one of those melancholic Billie Eilish tracks, or maybe turn to movies that help her forget what is happening around her? Now, picture this, after hours of lectures, endless deadlines, and the daily grind of school, many of us crave just a little something to distract our minds from all the pressure. Imagine attending classes from 8 a.m. until late in the evening, with barely any time fo...

Growth is not merely a gift granted by exceptional circumstances. It is a decision we make repeatedly, in every moment, to allow the influences around us to motivate action, instil discipline, and foster hope. By Olatunbosun Islamiyah Adeola   Growth is frequently perceived as stemming from remarkable effort or the impact of renowned figures. However, the reality is much more uplifting as guidance and inspiration are intricately woven into the daily fabric of our lives. Everyday role models are those whose unwavering character and quiet resilience we encounter without any fanfare, who can influence our path toward purpose and fulfilment. To uncover growth through these individuals, we must first focus our attention. Their impact is seldom loud or theatrical (it exists in the manner they conduct themselves, the consistency of their values, and the determination with which they pursue what is right). By recognising these traits, we start to realise that genuine progress is not achiev...

  The short semester is a master of disguise. It poses as a merciful break, whispering, “Relax, you have time. Ayoolajesu Victoria Ojo The semester is getting serious, but she still has the opportunity to flex a bit more. After all, this is the short semester - the darling of students, shorter and sweeter, with seemingly less to do. Sweet, yes, but only in the same way sugar is sweet before it wrecks your teeth. It’s notorious for events - endless events. Dinners and award nights, symposia, campaigns and elections, conventions, weeks that weaken your academic zeal. Some students will attend more events than lectures and still wonder why their CGPAs mysteriously resemble the Nigerian economy. It's an uneven blend: academics mixed with vibes, countdowns competing with deadlines, serious study interrupted by "Item 7 is highly guaranteed". The short semester is a master of disguise. It poses as a merciful break, whispering, “Relax, you have time.” Lecturers happily play alon...