FATSSSA PRESS -- University of Ibadan, Nigeria

By: Ibrahim Ayandare The Faculty of The Social Sciences' Dean's Cup proceeded yesterday, 16th December for both the female and male divisions.  The men's match which featured Geography against Psychology, was scheduled to begin at noon; however, it turned into a walkover for Psychology as the Geography football team failed to show up for the game.  The female competition was held between Sociology and Political Science. The game was intense as it commenced at the scheduled time of 4:30 and concluded in a tie, with each team scoring a goal.  In the male category, both Sociology and Psychology have 3 points and 3 goals each. The Political Science football team has not played any matches yet due to their participation in the recently finished super cup, which they won. At present, Geography occupies the last position on the table with 0 points and a goal difference of minus 6.  In the female category, the Political Science women's team is leading the table with 2 points...

  by Emmanuel Akinwale Student Leadership in Nigeria serves as a means for students from various higher education institutions to voice their opinions. These leadership positions include those within the Student Union Government (SUG), College or Faculty Organizations, along with departmental groups across numerous universities, polytechnic institutes, teacher training colleges, and other higher education institutions in Nigeria.  The main goal of student leadership is to improve well-being and safeguard the interests of its members. In the past, student organizations and unions commanded significant respect from those in authority and academic administrations. This happened because their leaders maintained positive beliefs and considered their students' needs.  It has been noted that current student leadership greatly differs from that which existed many years ago. At present, it is evident that the leadership of various student organizations and unions is no longer exc...

  by Emmanuel Akinwale The UI Research foundation arranged medical examinations for adolescent students of the University of Ibadan from December 11th to December 13th.  As of the time this report was compiled, the medical test took place in the Faculty of the Social Sciences pako lounge. The medical examination, as stated by one of the health officials, is intended to determine the haemoglobin level in adolescents. After completion, the haemoglobinometer displays the haemoglobin content and the PCB (Polychlorinated biphenyls) concentration. A low haemoglobin level may indicate several medical issues, including anaemia. The normal haemoglobin level ranges from 8 to 18.  Students who participated in the Medical test had signed a consent form a week before to be eligible for the test. It is anticipated that the medical test organised by UI Research foundation will act as a safeguard against negative health conditions in adolescents in the future.  The University of Iba...

by Nwaka Esther Money, The fleeting Visitor    Where did you go?    Why did you leave so fast?   This is the tale of every hands that this visitor has touched.   Money is a fleeting visitor ,   Too quickly it leaves , Too quickly it runs out .     Money is a fleeting visitor   So, stay ready , when it visits, your house must be steady ,   Let your head be p regnant with plans and ambitions,   That’s how you plan an ambush waiting to devour this visito r.   Because i f you don't have yourself ready, you wouldn't notice when it leaves.     The advice is to prepare a welcome party but have a lasting plan too ,   Sometimes, if this visitor isn't welcomed properly, he would run away in a blink   But when received dearly, he stays long enough to resent you .   He'd feel too used for the right reasons ,   He ’d feel exchanged for investments that would yield more of him in the future.   T...

  by Usman Toheeb Enthusiastic football supporters from the Political Science department experienced joyful moments at the SUB-Pitch as their department triumphed over MBBS in the Super Cup Final on the 14th of December. To support the team, more than 70 students from the department gathered in large numbers to show their backing for the team at the SUB pitch.  The game scheduled to start at 3pm didn't start until 4:10pm. In the match, the opposing team, MBBS, netted the opening goal in the middle of the first half, concluding the half with a 1-0 advantage against the Department of Political Science.  The second half proved to be difficult for the Political Science Team, but luck eventually favored them when Pogba managed to equalize the match to 1-1.  According to the competition rules, if a match finishes in a tie after regular time, it will proceed directly to a Penalty kick. The Penalty started with the Political Science goalkeeper, who netted the opening goal an...

by John Bukunmi   They were here last week, sheltered their butchered silence underneath their sleeve, they would roll their flowing agbada like the French omelette, from afar, we could hear them mumbling of their fantasy future. They were here last week, forgetting that, the night can be so sad to bring stars. Day can be grumpy to give the lonely sun it's utterances..... we would listened to their parodies with our paradoxical soul. They were here last week. "Officer"........ Welcome......  How is oga at the top? Their consuming laughter would spread like lines with lies......... Oga is fine they whispered,  when they knew we are unschooled in Oga's chameleon talent. Spray money in the dawn, Slay bullets in the dusk. They were here last week. Greased our hands and fed our minds, telling us to hold firm our brooms and despise our umbrellas.  Our unwary hearts was wounded with hollow promises.