FATSSSA PRESS -- University of Ibadan, Nigeria

By Tobi Peter John Akinloye ADELEKE (aka Colossus) is a final year student of the department of Sociology who once represented his class at the FATSSSA House of Representatives (FHR) in his first year. He served as the Assistant General Secretary (AGS) of the Faculty of the Social Sciences Students' Association (FATSSSA) in the 2016/2017 academic session; he is currently the President of the FATSSSA. He finds joy in solving problems and stirring positive changes.  In this interview with TOBI PETER, John reflects on his plan to stir positive changes and his expedition into campus politics. He talks about the plans of the executive council for the coming session, the online form being circulated across departments and levels in the faculty and other issues. How did you come about the name Colossus, what is the story behind it? Well... Colossus as a word is a product of my early journey into historical literary works. I encountered the word, read more about it and fell i...

By Kayode Oyeniran, UI The dean of the Faculty of the Social Sciences, Prof. P.O. Olapegba, on Monday at the inauguration/swearing-in ceremony of the new members of the executive of the Faculty of the Social Sciences Students' Association (FATSSSA) held at the office of the dean, warned the new executives against operating outside the University rules. While admonishing the new executives before the official oath taking exercise, he charged them to consider their election as a privilege to serve knowing that the power they wield has been entrusted them by the students who voted them. He also enjoined them to not take the privilege they have to serve for granted. According to him, "the office is for service... It does not make you more superior than the people you are leading, as a matter of fact, they decided to put you in office to serve. It is a privilege, power resides with them...they have just given you power to exercise on their behalf. So, don't ever at...

Before you jump By Osare Ogbeide Before you jump Before you take death's final pledge Just know that life's frustration isn't worthy to embrace this lovely soul Just know that your life is too precious to end with a rope on a pole, You're stronger and you can overcome this You're a conqueror!

Fatsssa Press correspondent, Kayode Oyeniran had an interview with the President of the Faculty of the Social Science Students' Association (FATSSSA), Mr Faith Omitoyin. In the interview, a few issues were considered, most of which bothered on the current administration. He gave an account of his stewardship and he hinted on the things to expect. Kay_niran: Who is Faith Omitoyin? Faith Omitoyin: Faith Omitoyin is a 400 level student of Sociology in the University of Ibadan. A gentle but outspoken, humble but understands self esteem and a god fearing administer of tasks Kay_niran : Talking about tasks, you took up the task of presiding over the affairs of FATSSSA in the previous year. How has the journey been for you? Faith Omitoyin: I will say it has never been smooth from the day I won the election till this day but the spirit of patriotism coupled with ability to annex some potentials within and most importantly the grace of God, we wax stronger day by day Kay_ni...

Sport By  Tobi Peter Growing up, Agatha Christy was a goddess of crime and detective stories , her ability to weave plots, crime scene, build suspense and hold her readers spell bound was second to none in my eyes. Little did I know that Josef Sala Guardiola would  write and execute a murder in a broad day light that made Agatha Christy's classics look like child's play. On Sunday,Feburary 10 ,2019,the state was set for the Etihad to welcome Chelsea. In the reverse fixture,Chelsea for a 2-0 victory, hence everyone expected this fixture to be delicately poised but with the citizens having an edge. However no one expected city to mop the floor with chelsea. Recently, Manchester city have developed a habit of scoring very early and they would not be denied against chelsea; though Alonso could be blamed for the first goal because he did show defensive indiscipline. One city did well was that reaction or attitude when they did not have the ball, the intensity was...

Fashion Distressed or ripped denim has never really gone out of style and ripped jeans are the easiest way to achieve the street savvy look. Injecting an element of street wear edge into your everyday casual wear is now easier and believe it or not, the ripped Jean is probably more versatile than you think. The society is more accepting now and various European fashion styles and cultures are conveniently infused into the Nigerian market. It is however important to learn the basics of wearing such fashion so as not to look odd. You might assume torn jeans are difficult to style, but that's because you've never been shown how to or you've just not been shown properly. Actually, they are functional, easy to wear and can add a bit of personality to your look. Ripped jeans are the ultimate dressed down casual staple. They represent more than just jeans with holes. Distressed denim will give your everyday look an edgier aestethic, plus, it's worth rememberi...

Editorial Refusal to honor the 2009 agreement; 2013 Memorandum of Understanding, funding for the revitalisation of public universities, earned academic allowances. These and some other pertinent issues led to the indefinite industrial action embarked on by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on the 4th of November, 2018. Several meetings and deliberations have trailed the industrial action, however, 95 days into the strike, a compromise was reached, the National Executive Council (NEC) of ASUU resolved that the strike action be suspended on the basis of an agreement reached with the Federal Government. Beyond this, students have been the underdog and have continued to be on the receiving end of the whole struggle. However regardless of whatever you feel about the system that kept you at home for three months, academic activities have been asked to take full swing. In the light of this, the Press seizes this opportunity to welcome you back to school and of course to the ...