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OAU set to organize the biggest virtual entrepreneurship event in Africa
For the fourth consecutive time, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife would join a host of world-class universities in organising a HultPrize On-campus Event that would produce ideas that would compete on…
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The Big 5: Obasanjo says he is “doubly qualified” to correct Buhari; OAU students cry out over incessant attacks | Other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of a former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex…
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The YNaija Cover – the 17th of December
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Just In: Sacked O.A.U. Lecturer, Professor Akindele pleads guilty to sex-for-mark allegation
An embattled former lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Prof. Richard Iyiola Akindele, dragged to court over his demand for sex from one of his students, Monica Osagie, has…
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Like OAU, Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna has dismissed a lecturer for sexual harassment
The war against sexual harassment in public universities in Nigeria has taken a good turn and it’s highly commendable. It all started few months ago at Obafemi Awolowo University when…
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[The Injustice Blog] OAU sex for Mark: Professor Akindele bites the dust
After a long wait, the management of Obafemi Awolowo University has brought to an end the ignoble reign of a randy Professor Richard Akindele, accused a few months ago of…
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The Late 5: Buhari approves extension of VAIDS deadline, Trump tells Russia to ‘get ready for missiles’, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the extension of the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme to June 30. The…
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This is why ASUU should be blamed for the OAU ‘sex for marks’ scandal
In the year 2016, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege from Delta presented before the hallowed chamber of the Nigerian Senate a bill titled Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions Bill 2016. The bill…
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Richard Akindele wanted sex for grades, a problem too many Nigerian students face
Its been nearly 15 years since Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem released his now iconic second single 'Mr. Lecturer'. The song was controversial for its time, telling for the first time,…
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OAU suspends two SUG leaders over N3.8m fight
The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife has indefinitely suspended two students union leader over a clash. The students are Vice-President, Jacob Tosin Grace and Director of Socials, Adedayo Afolabi Emmanuel.…
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Opinion: Between EFCC and Former OAU Acting VC – When corruption becomes the bull
by ‘Lakunle Jaiyesimi Following the arraignment of the most recent former Acting Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Prof Anthony Elujoba, on Friday the 7th of July 2017, there was…
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OAU students, workers force court to reverse ruling on former VC
A Federal High Court in Ede, Osun State, has reportedly amended its earlier verdict for the detainment of former Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Vice Chancellor, Anthony Elujoba, in Ilesha prison.…
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Final year OAU student stabbed to death
by Omoleye Omoruyi A final year student of Dramatic Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has been reportedly stabbed to death last week on Wednesday evening. Punch reports that Ayoola…
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OAU announce death of first class graduate on graudation day
The death of a first class graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University was announced on Friday at the institution's 42nd convocation ceremony. According to The Punch, the deceased Bibilari Elebuibon,…
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[The Complaint Box] LAUTECH: Forever on strike?
by Okike Samuel After a long Thursday filled with uncertainty of what was going on in LAUTECH, the students had retired to their hostels holding onto a glimmer of hope…
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OAU reopens after 2 months strike
Undergraduates and prospective students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife can now heave a sigh of relief as authorities of the institution have asked them to return back to school next Wednesday.…
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Professor Anthony Elujoba is Acting-VC of OAU
Professor Anthony Elujoba has been appointment as the new acting Vice Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. His appointment was approved on Thursday by the University's Senate. Elujoba,…
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Opinion: Perfecting the collapse of hemorrhaging administrative order
By Olumide Awoyemi Following the directive of the Visitor that the university senate convenes a meeting to nominate an acting vice chancellor, I have found myself in a deep moral…
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Rejoinder: Obafemi Awolowo University, between Wumi Raji and Adediwura Alawode
By Lakunle Jaiyesimi It is no longer news that Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria is in crisis, as reported by various platforms. Wumi Raji, an Associate Professor in the Department of…
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‘Arrest and prosecute our Vice Chancellor’ – OAU students cry out
Nigerian students, under the name Alliance of Nigerian Students Against Neo-Liberal Attacks (ANSA), on Thursday, called on the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) and other anti-graft agencies to investigate…
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Over 100 undergraduates ‘renounce cultism’ in OAU, UI during Adeboye’s crusade
At the just concluded Campus Holy Ghost service, over 100 undergraduates of the University of Ibadan and the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife were reported by Punch Newspapers to have renounced cultism. The…
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Opinion: The suspension of Great Ife students’ union and other pertinent matters
It usually surprise many people that, on their arrival at the Obafemi Awolowo University Campus, one of the first structures out of all the beautiful buildings on the campus, one come…
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Social Media Conference to hold in Obafemi Awolowo University
This year's social media conference will be holding at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun state. Its Maiden edition is tagged “Media is you” is focused on the youths. What…
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Policeman demands N15, 000 ‘motivation’ from victim to arrest robbers
Ayodele Oduniyi is a victim of armed robbery but his grouse is that the Police refused to arrest the robbers until he pays a certain amount of money. According to…
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OAU Centre for Distance Learning welcomes first set of e-students
by Kolapo Olapoju The Obafemi Awolowo University’s Center for Distance Learning (OAUCDL) today welcomed its pioneer set for the Online Distance Learning Programme. This was at the Matriculation Ceremony which…
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@ErasmusIkhide: Great IFE students are heroes for booing the bully President
by Erasmus Ikhide The students of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU demonstrated at the weekend that there is a reason to hope for a better Nigeria. They demonstrated in certain terms…
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Afenifere blasts GEJ’s ‘belated efforts to woo Yoruba’
by Godwin Akanfe The Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) has criticised President Jonathan’s attempt to "woo the Yoruba nation" for the support of his re-election, claiming that it is already too…
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Ebola: OAU bars Liberian students from coming back to school
by S'ola Filani Following the controversy that generated from the case of one of its female students who was rumoured to have contracted Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), the vice chancellor…
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From Ikeja to Ile-Ife, we talk to students about why they are angry
by Adedayo Ademuwagun This year, there have been several student protests in the south-west concerning tuition, from Abeokuta to Ikeja to Ile-Ife. In Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile Ife, the…
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Obafemi Awolowo University launches the first e-learning degree programmes in Nigeria
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Prof. Bamitale Omole (Vice Chancellor Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife) and Mr. Foluso Falaye (CBCemea Ltd) Obafemi Awolowo University’s Centre for Distance Learning recently introduced…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy