FATSSSA PRESS -- University of Ibadan, Nigeria

By: Adebanjo Zainab Adejoke The Independent FATSSSA Electoral Commission (IFEC) has issued a stern warning to all aspirants against engaging in any form of vote buying.  In a statement, IFEC urged all aspirants who are already involved in the act to desist immediately or risk facing disciplinary consequences, including disqualification from upcoming elections. The Commission reiterated its commitment to ensuring a credible and transparent electoral process and called on all aspirants to adhere strictly to the rules and regulations governing the elections. IFEC also appreciated the aspirants for their cooperation and urged them to continue to uphold the integrity of electoral processes. 

Bhagemede The second leg of the Inter-Faculty Debate between the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of The Social Sciences commenced at 8:20 p.m., with both faculties debating the topic: “Western Literature About Africa: A True Reflection of Africa’s Identity?” The speakers representing the Faculty of The Social Sciences argued against the motion, while the Faculty of Education argued in support. Throughout the debate, speakers from both faculties presented various arguments and narratives to buttress their respective positions on the topic. Both sides demonstrated their understanding of the subject matter while highlighting different perspectives on the representation of Africa in Western literature. At the end of the round, the Faculty of The Social Sciences recorded a total of 73.25 points, while the Faculty of Education scored 76.6 points emerging victorious and advancing to the next level of the Inter-Faculty Debate rounds. Regardless of the outcome, the speakers who represented...

Peace Nkenta  Over time, it has been observed that the correct use of the Association's acronym in speech, writing, and documentation has been neglected by some members of its populace. In several instances, variations such as FASSSA, FATSSA, FATSA, and others have been used in place of the official acronym: FATSSSA.  While these variations may appear to be simple mistakes, they raise a larger question about how much attention we pay to the details that define our Association. FATSSSA is not merely a combination of letters; it is an acronym that represents the Faculty of The Social Sciences Students’ Association and, by extension, its students. Students and student leaders who engage in this practice may fail to understand that by omitting one or more letters, the Association's identity is altered. The appropriate use of the acronym, FATSSSA, matters in the long run, as it demonstrates members' respect for the Association while also reflecting scholarship, professionalism, ...

Bhagemede  The speakers who represented FATSSSA at the 12th Reckoning: JAW WAR took the stage at exactly 9:31pm and argued for the topic: Should employers consider applicants social media history in hiring decisions? Ayodele Oyinkansola polularly known as Emunah in The Social Sciences highlighted her points as the first speaker. Her speech included examples on three stakeholders that determine why employers use social media in hiring decisions. She advised the audience to post about this project saying, “We are not just posting but building opportunities”.  The first speaker of the Faculty of Dentistry tried to belittle The Social Sciences by saying the answer to the question lies in our lecture halls and yet we've missed it. He made reference to Harvard Business School which asserts that social media was never meant to help in hiring decisions. He further made use of departments in Fatsssa to butress his points.  The second speaker of The Social Sciences, Adeyemi Shalom ...

  Bhagemede The Independent FATSSSA Electoral Commission (IFEC)’26 on Tuesday, 1st of September 2026 sent out a special release informing members of Association on the commencement of sales of forms for the Faculty election. The sales of forms is expected to span from September 1 till September 14, the Presidential and Vice Presidential Forms were set at Five Thousand Naira, Other Executive Positions at Four Thousand Naira and FHR positions at Three Thousand Naira. Aspirants were advised to purchase forms before the deadline. The Electoral Commission further highlighted the criteria for all aspirants explaining that they must be students of the Association, registered for the current academic session, must be a financial member of the Association for the 2025/2026 academic session, must publicly resign 24 hours to the screening exercise if holding any position at the departmental level or in a Hall of Residence or such persons would not be allowed to contest. Aspirants must also h...

  By Joseph Etsevi  The Independent FATSSSA Electoral Commission (IFEC) on Monday, August 31, 2026, has officially notified the Association on the lift of ban on electoral activities, opening the way for aspirants to begin public campaigns ahead of the 2026 FATSSSA elections. The lifting of the ban was initially deliberated on and allowed to go through during the FHR's Fifth Legislative Sitting on Friday, August 28, 2026, where aspirants seeking elective positions can now take their campaigns to the public, engage voters and canvass for support ahead of the polls. However, the electoral commission has warned against indiscriminate placement of campaign flyers and materials, particularly on walls and notice boards around the Faculty building. According to IFEC statement, aspirants are “restricted from posting campaign flyers on walls and notice boards without proper authorization.”  This warning comes as campaign activities are expected to intensify across the Faculty....