FATSSSA PRESS -- University of Ibadan, Nigeria

  By Faith Ajewole  Students of the faculty of the Social Sciences, gathered for an atmosphere of intellectual engagement, wit, and healthy rivalry as the sixth edition of Clash of the Socials brought together representatives from various departments in a multifaceted contest of oratory, debate and impromptu speaking. The event featured participants from the Departments of Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, and Geography, with contestants engaging critical social issues through carefully constructed arguments, persuasive speeches, and analytical discourse. The event, organised by the FATSSSA Literary and Debating Society, officially commenced at 12:59 p.m. after an initial delay. In her welcome address, the President of FATSSSA Literary and Debating Society, Ayotomiwa, appreciated attendees, alumni, executives, judges, and participants while apologising for the late start. The competition opened with an oratory round on the theme, “Sexualization: A Dual-Faced Affair,” w...

  Ayoolajesu Victoria Ojo Into the ninth and further into the night Into the ninth and longer into the night Into the ninth and louder the call of the night Just one ninth and the looming nights Just one ninth, an intensity of the ongoing fights Just one ninth, an assembly of the night knights The closer this ninth got The more it dawned into a needed night In the hope that those decimals take to flight Make hay while the sun shines? No, we’ll wait for a night bright Eyes wide, ITEMS supplies, KDL tight A ninth adorned with deadlines Many nights to tackle their silent cries  And there’s me, trying to make more headlines Because irrespective of the subtle frights Some of u go write We know that las las, everybody go dey alright.

    Peace Nkenta As at 2:25p.m on Friday, the 15th of May 2026, Peter Adegoke, President of the Faculty of The Social Sciences was impeached with a total of 14 out of 16 votes which represented more than two-thirds of the House and four other members of the executive council (which included the Vice President, the Social Director, the Sports Director and the Financial Secretary) were suspended for two weeks with a total of 9 out of 16 votes during the ordinary sitting held at the Small Lecture Theater (SLT).  This development stemmed from the several altercations between the FHR and the Executive Council. The debates featured a number of issues; insubordination on the part of members of the executive council, the restricted access of Fatsssaites to the Secretariat, the use of the Secretariat by other departments in the Faculty, the resistance of some members of the executive council on the payment of fines on account of neglect of duty, a stance taken by the President whe...

  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...