FATSSSA PRESS -- University of Ibadan, Nigeria

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...

  By Faith Ajewole They say the end of a thing is more beautiful than its beginning, and this was evident as the FATSSSA Press Organisation held its virtual handover ceremony on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 8:30 p.m.  The meeting commenced with the Press prayer, followed by the the National Anthem. Thereafter, the outgoing Editor-in-Chief, Miss Adeusi Victoria, delivered an appreciation address, expressing her heartfelt gratitude to all members and stakeholders who played pivotal roles in the success of the just-concluded administration. Her appreciation extended down to every member. She went further, emphasizing the need for unity and synchronization between the Local Press Organisations, within the faculty of The Social sciences. As this synergy will foster the overall sustenance and forward movement of each Press Organisation.  In attendance at the ceremony were the Staff Adviser of FATSSSA Press, Dr. Busari; the immediate past Editor-in-Chief, Mr. Emmanuel Ayomide; a...

  News Peace Nkenta On Tuesday, 6th of January 2026, a notice was released, announcing that the dinner set to be hosted by the Faculty of The Social Sciences Students’Association (FATSSSA) and the departments of Political Science and Psychology on Wednesday, 7th of January 2026 was cancelled.  It was stated in this notice, that the dinner would not take place due to inevitable circumstances, asserting that the dinner had been postponed to a future time. An apology was issued to the members of the association, as well as a promise of a refund which would commence on Thursday, 8th of January 2026. Also, winners across the different categories of the FATSSSA, NAPS, and NAPSS awards were assured that they would be contacted.  The understanding and continued support of the members of the association were commended.  Recall, that the dinner is an event held at the end of every session to unwind and celebrate several personalities across the association. 

Lightpen INTERVIEWER : Good evening, ma'am Please, can you introduce yourself? Miss Mofiyinfoluwa : I am Falade Mofiyinfoluwa Shalom, I am a graduate of the Department of Psychology, University of Ibadan. INTERVIEWER : Congratulations on your convocation, I love that introduction. Glad to have this interview with a graduate of the prestigious university. You were announced as the BGS for both the department and faculty, how did you feel about this? Miss Mofiyinfoluwa : Thanks for congratulating me. I felt fulfilled because it has been one of my prayers to make my parents proud and happy whenever they hear about me. This achievement is a manifestation of my prayers, as my parents were proud and happy for me. I was excited as well. INTERVIEWER : Can you tell us the steps you take in achieving this goal? Miss Mofiyinfoluwa: 1. You should have God in your life because this is very important, only God can bring to pass all your desires according to His will. 2. Cultivate good habits. Yo...

  Peace Nkenta On Friday, the 21st of November, 2025, the Faculty of The Social Sciences Students’ Association (FATSSSA) held its 2024/2025 election to usher in new executives for the session ahead. Students from different departments of the Faculty contested for various positions.  The election which was an online exercise began at 9 a.m and ended at 4 p.m. A total of 318 votes out of 642 eligible voters was recorded after the election. The following aspirants emerged successful; Peter Sunday Adegoke (Patriot) who ran for the position of the Faculty's President clinched a total of 265 votes, Ayodele Oyinkansola Faith (Emunah) who ran for the position of the General Secretary had a total of 129 votes, Ejike Precious Mmesomma (Sommachi) who ran for the position of the Public Relations Officer had a total of 279 votes and Adeyemi Israel Edward (Dr Yes) who ran for the position of the Assistant General Secretary had a total of 242 votes. 

  At exactly 7:28 a.m. this morning, the Independent Fatsssa Electoral Commission released a memo addressing the public address raised by one of FATSSSA stakeholders, Mr Samson, Sociology president. In his release, he described the situation as a democratic process being marred by procedural irregularity and open disrespect. According to him, he followed the ground rules of first-come, first-served. There was a limited time, which led to constraints in the number of questions that could be accommodated for each aspirant, and only the first five people to raise their hands could ask a question. Mr Samson stated that during the presidential aspirant questioning, he was among the first five but was not given the chance due to the fact that he had asked questions during the presentation of other aspirants. This is to give room for Fatssaites that have not asked any questions. The stakeholder describes this as a bending of the rules to silence him, as some students were given a chance d...