A sharp constitutional rift fractured the leadership of the Association of Faculty of Arts Students (AFAS) at the University of Ibadan on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026, triggering an institutional crisis that continues to divide campus opinion. What began as a rapid disciplinary check by the legislature quickly spiralled into a public standoff involving student-led direct interventions and open executive defiance.
To properly understand the incident, it is important to situate the protest within its immediate context. As reported by Premium Times, members of the Take-It-Back (TIB) Movement on Monday, June 1, 2026 staged a protest in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, over the abduction of pupils and teachers in the Ogbomoso axis of the state.
In light of the ongoing security concerns in the nation, especially in Oyo State, ranging from reported cases of abduction and alleged cult clashes to the spread of rumours and false information within the student community, IndyPress spoke with some Univerity of Ibadan students living off campus.
The University of Ibadan management and the Students’ Union are yet to issue an official statement addressing the technical issues that disrupted the General Studies examination and reportedly left some students writing into the night.
The Great Independence Hall Executive Council, under the leadership of Obinelo Chisom Folorunsho, has announced the commencement of a hall repainting project sponsored by the Great Independence Hall Alumni Association.
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The University of Ibadan Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Peter O. Olapegba, has charged newly appointed academic staff to uphold the institution’s tradition of excellence by demonstrating integrity and professionalism in all aspects of their academic work and research.
The Centre for General Studies, University of Ibadan, has rescheduled the C-ENT211 examination for students in the second batch of Hall B following a technical glitch experienced during the examination.
The persistent waterlogging along the road linking Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall and Tafawa Balewa Hall has reduced significantly following the clearing of blocked drainages.
The University of Ibadan (UI) men’s basketball team and Uganda Christian University (UCU) women’s team emerged champions of the 8th edition of the Afro-Varsity 3×3 Basketball Tournament securing their spot in the FISU 3×3 World Cup scheduled to hold in October 2026 in Macau, China.
