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The University of Ibadan has announced the passing of foremost African linguist and founding President of the Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL), Emeritus Professor Ayo Bamgbose, who died at the age of 94.

The Great Independence Hall of residence is set to hold an emergency congress.

The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Comr. Akinteye Babatunde Afeez (BABATEE), has called out the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Oyebode Adebowale for anti-student policies during his tenure. 

Following IndyPress report on the uncertainty surrounding the approval of the Cooking Gas Policy on Wednesday, July 22, the University of Ibadan Student Union has provided an update regarding the approval process for gas usage in the various halls of residence.

A video showing moments after the appointment of Professor Olapegba as the 14th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan has been shared by a digital creator, Mr. Oladayo Hassan Baruwa.

The University of Ibadan Students’ Union has extended their congratulations message to the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University, expressing confidence in the new administration to sustain the institution’s legacy.

Professor Peter Olamakinde Olapegba has been appointed the 14th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, succeeding the incumbent Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Oyebode Adebowale, whose five-year tenure ends on November 1, 2026.

Michael Olagunwa, a 500-level Law student at the University of Ibadan, has emerged winner of the DealHQ Partners Undergraduate Essay Competition 2026, a Pan-African essay competition open to 300- to 500-level law students from accredited universities across the continent.