FATSSSA PRESS -- University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Peace Nkenta The Independent Fatsssa Electoral Commission (IFEC) held the Fatsssa House of Representatives (FHR) bye-elections for the 2025/26 session today, Thursday, 19th of March 2026.  A notice on this election was released on Tuesday, 17th of March 2026 and the election which was meant to have taken place on Wednesday, 18th of March 2026 was shifted and it took place today.  The voting process happened via links shared in respective level groups across departments in the Faculty for fatsssaites to participate and the links were opened until 4pm today.

  By Faith Ajewole  The University of Ibadan has announced that only students who complete the online accommodation process will be eligible for hostel allocation for the 2025/2026 academic session. In a statement issued by the Student Affairs Division and signed by the Dean of Students, Demola Lewis, the Accommodation Module on the student portal will be open to fresh and final-year undergraduates from February 17 to 23, 2026. The university stressed that submission through the portal within this window is mandatory for consideration in the Halls of Residence. Applicants are required to log into the portal, select the Hall Application option, and fill out the form, including next-of-kin, and other relevant details. Final year students must confirm their Jaja registration status before proceeding. After submission, candidates are to monitor the Hall Allocation page for the Hall Warden’s decision. Those marked “Accepted” are expected to pay the prescribed Hall Fee, Basic Hall D...

  News By Faith Ajewole The University of Ibadan has announced the closure of all undergraduate Halls of Residence for the 2024/2025 academic session, directing students to vacate their hostels on or before 4PM on Monday, February 16, 2026. According to an internal memorandum issued by the Student Affairs Division and signed by the Dean of Students, Mr. Demola Lewis, the session will formally end with a Senate meeting scheduled for February 16, 2026. In line with university regulations, undergraduate hostels will shut down the same day, while fumigation of the halls will commence on February 17.“Consequently, all residents should vacate the undergraduate Halls of Residence with their belongings not later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday 16 February 2026,” the memo stated. However, the university has made provisions for students engaged in continuing academic programmes such as Industrial Training, Teaching Practice, and other practical training exercises. Kenneth Mellanby Hall and Queen El...

Peace Nkenta   Emmanuel Remi Aiyede, a Professor in the Department of Political Science, has been appointed as the Chair of the Editorial Board of the Nigerian Tribune newspaper. The news was announced via Professor Aiyede’s LinkedIn account, where, in a post made on Thursday, February 5, 2026, he wrote: “I am happy to announce my assumption of a new role as the Chair of the Editorial Board of Nigerian Tribune Newspaper, Nigeria’s longest surviving privately owned newspaper.” Professor Aiyede has been a member of the Editorial Board of the Nigerian Tribune since 2008 and is a regular contributor to public discourse in the Nigerian media. He formerly taught at the University of Lagos before joining the University of Ibadan in 2005, where he has served in various academic and administrative capacities. His administrative roles include Head of the Department of Political Science, University of Ibadan (2020–2022), Sub-Dean, Faculty of the Social Sciences (2012–2014), and Coordinator of...

By Faith Ajewole The University of ibadan Student' Union  on Sunday, February 1, 2026, held a memorial candlelight procession in honour of a student activist, Kunle Adepeju, who lost his life during a student protest in 1971. The event, announced earlier through an official circular dated January 31, 2026, was organised to commemorate Adepeju’s sacrifice and reflect on its historical significance in the struggle for student rights within the institution. Kunle Adepeju, after whom the student union building is named, reportedly died during a police crackdown while students were protesting against unfavourable conditions at the time. His death has since become a symbol of resistance and courage in the history of student activism at the University of Ibadan. In the circular, Union leaders described the procession as not only a moment of remembrance but also an opportunity for students to reconnect with the institution’s legacy of activism and collective struggle . The memorial was aim...

By Ayoolajesu Victoria Ojo Following the conclusion of its admission processes, the University of Ibadan (UI) has released the official academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session. The calendar was circulated across various official platforms on January 26th, 2026. According to the calendar, the first semester commenced on January 19th and is scheduled to run until June 26th. Activities lined up for the semester include the virtual orientation and lectures alongside the matriculation ceremony for the Freshmen and other statutory academic engagements. The second semester, on the other hand, is slated to begin on July 13th and end on December 30th, 2026. The extended academic schedule suggests a tightly structured session with limited room for non-academic activities. As virtual lectures have already commenced and preparations for full academic engagement are underway, the Faculty of The Social Sciences Students’ Association (FATSSSA) Press wishes all students and staff a smooth...