FATSSSA PRESS -- University of Ibadan, Nigeria

  Photo credit: Ai generated Ageh Success “work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Some nigerian students took this quote very personally, especially in the first few weeks of resumption. Because tell me why Week 1 to Week 4 feels like a soft life package?You just finished exams few months ago, your brain is still on strike, and in your spirit you are like Omo, I cannot come and kill myself. Books? Later. Seriousness? Later. Right now, it’s vibes. Hostels during this period are something else. If you are looking for someone reading, you might actually get lost. Instead, what you will find are open doors, loud laughter, and non-stop gist sessions that can last for hours without direction or purpose. One person comes to greet, sits down, and suddenly it turns into a full meeting. From, How was your holiday? to “Wait, did you hear what happened? before you know it, it’s night. And don’t even mention freshers, sorry, 100 level students. This is their prime time. New friendships, new f...

  By Faith Ajewole The Students’ Union has launched a review into the Loan Scheme following a surge of reports regarding payment discrepancies. A number of student beneficiaries have encountered significant obstacles when attempting to settle their school fees through the scheme’s funded wallets. The primary concerns revolve around technical errors within the payment system, most experienced double deductions for Utility and Technology fees. In several instances, students reported that these erroneous charges left their wallet balances insufficient to cover their remaining bundle fees, effectively stalling their registration process.  To resolve these anomalies, the Union is currently compiling verified records of all affected individuals. Students experiencing these financial glitches are required to submit accurate details of their challenges via a designated Google form. This data collection is intended to provide the necessary evidence for institutional authorities and NEL...

  Elizabeth Fatokun ‎Ask a newly matriculated student how they feel, and you will hear responses like, “I feel so excited,” or “I am so happy.” Ask the same student a few weeks later, and the tone often changes: “I don’t even know anymore… I feel so stressed,” “I am so tired,” “I did not  know university would be this exhausting.” ‎This shift captures the silent transition many students experience in university. ‎Many people think that the struggle of being a student ends once one becomes a university undergraduate. ‎The idea that, without parents or guardians watching over you, you are free to do whatever you like, a world entirely of your own, is a misconception. ‎No one truly prepares you for the fact that university is a different world entirely,one that demands discipline, self management, and constant adjustment. ‎Weeks ago, there were fresher orientation programs organized by the various faculties in the university  to prepare students. However, in reality, the say...

  By Faith Ajewole The Faculty of The Social Sciences, University of Ibadan, on April 7, hosted a comprehensive orientation programme for newly admitted students alongside the Dean’s Roll of Honour ceremony at the Faculty Large Lecture Theatre (LLT).  T he event commenced at 11:20 a.m. with the rendition of the National and University anthems, attended by lecturers, students, and distinguished guests. In attendance at the event, were; the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. B. O. Ehigie; the Staff Adviser, Prof. S. Lafenwa; the Faculty Librarian, Mrs. Susan Ayodele Tomomonwo; the Director of UI-CDC, Prof. D. A. Oluwole; the Sub-Dean, Dr. Adegoke; and other notable academic staff. In his welcome address, the Faculty President, Adegoke Peter, congratulated the Freshmen on their admission into the University of Ibadan, describing the institution as prestigious and encouraging them to contribute to the vision of building the Faculty of The Social Sciences into one of the greatest in the Un...

  Peace Nkenta The Fatsssa House of Representatives (FHR) on Friday, March 27, 2026 in the Small Lecture Theater (SLT) held its inaugural sitting for the 2025/26 academic session. The sitting which began at exactly 12:19p.m started with the inauguration of honorable members for the 2025/26 academic session.  This was followed by the election of principal officers. An in-house election was conducted to this effect and the following honorable members were elected; Hon Mic-Gideon as the Chief Whip, Hon Grace Iyanu as the Deputy Clerk, Hon Temi as the Clerk, Hon Lawal Matrix as the Deputy Speaker and Rt. Hon Oduola Peter who was re-elected to serve as the Speaker of the House. Afterwards, the Returning Officer of the Independent Fatsssa Electoral Commission (IFEC) was appointed, in person of Ms. Aina, a 400 level student of the department of Geography.  The next agenda for the sitting featured the conducting of bye-elections for aspirants vying for the different vacant execut...

  Peace Nkenta The student community of the Faculty of The Social Sciences (FATSSSA) on Friday, March 27, 2026 received an internal memorandum on the notice of a lecture free-day on Monday, March 30, 2026, following the passing of the late Professor Olugboyega Obafemi Omololu of the department of Sociology whose impact on staff and students and remarkable contributions to the Faculty remain indelible.  As stated in the memo, members of the Faculty are enjoined to observe the day in reflection and respect for the memory of the departed.