FATSSSA PRESS -- University of Ibadan, Nigeria

  By Emmanuel Omolayo. Pressman: Good evening Sewa. I hope you're having a wonderful day. I'm Emmanuel Omolayo, Interview Desk Editor with FATSSSA Press. An incident just came to our notice concerning your campaign banner at the LLT entrance, we noticed a part of it was ripped and burnt. Are you aware of this incident? Adesewa: Good evening Emmanuel. I just found out today. This is the second time and it’s saddening Pressman: Do you have any idea who might be responsible for the damages, or any suspicions? Adesewa: I really have no idea Pressman: How did you get to know about the damages done? The first time and the second. Adesewa: The first time I saw it  Then the 2nd time, i t was a couple of my friends that called to tell me about it. Pressman: Since it's only your banner that's been hit twice, do you think you're being deliberately targeted? Also, did you receive any threats, warnings, or unusual messages around the same period? Adesewa: No, I did not receive ...

  ‎Elizabeth Fatokun  ‎They say, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Perhaps this is the case of the University of Ibadan this semester. ‎We all know that, every second semester is always filled with activities such; Jaw War and other literary contests, music concerts, political activities, and every other social activity through which students unwind and relax. And at this point, students sometimes forget their original plan for the semester which is, Academic Comeback. ‎Of course, it is a good thing to attend and engage in social activities because nobody wants to just pass through school without letting school pass through them. However, in a moment when we begin to forget our original purpose, I think we need to take a step back. ‎Many students become more focused on these activities while their slides and notes keep piling up until they reach the danger zone. Then, tests and examinations come crashing in all at once, with little or no preparation, and the though...

  Mathilda Yakubu Campaigns are meant to introduce candidates, communicate their ideas and convince voters that they are capable of representing them. In student politics, creativity is certainly encouraged. Candidates can be funny, dramatic, unconventional and relatable. But at what point does a campaign gimmick stop being funny and become offensive? This question becomes necessary following a campaign video released by Modesty Paul, a candidate contesting for the position of the Faculty's Social Director in the Faculty of The Social Sciences, University of Ibadan. The Psychology student released a video whose content has generated concerns among students. In the video, an individual is physically dragged by the feet, has their mouth and face covered, their hands tied and is subsequently taken away. Given the context in which the video was released, the imagery could reasonably be interpreted as suggesting that students who refuse to support the candidate may face similar conseque...

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, ...