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OAU’s Alpha Club revives academic commitment with intervarsity debate competition
Excitement was high at the Obafemi Awolowo University’s lecture hall on Saturday as the institution’s premier gentlemen’s association Alpha Club held its inaugural Inter University Debate Competition which was won…
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16-year-old OAU student commits suicide
A 16-year old 100-level student of Microbiology at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Mercy Afolaranmi, has committed suicide. Highlights: According to the school’s Chief Security Officer, Babatunde Oyatokun, Miss Afolaranmi poisoned…
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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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EFCC arraigns former OAU Vice Chancellor
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the former Acting Vice-Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, Prof. Anthony Elujoba before an Osun State High Court,…
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UI, UNILAG, OAU, lead the Nigerian University rankings (FULL LIST)
The 2017 national universities ranking has been released by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The University of Ibadan is ranked number one on the list. Covenant University is the only…
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300-level Nigerian University student drowns in pool
A student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife has reportedly died after drowning in a swimming pool at a hotel in Ile-Ife, Osun State. Fatile Emmanuel, a 300-level student of…
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Meet Prof. Comfort Sonaiya, the only woman running for President in 2015
by Kolapo Olapoju In the 2015 presidential election, ten candidates will be contesting for the presidency... including a woman. Prof. Comfort Oluremi Sonaiya, a former lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University,…
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How GEJ’s visit to OAU caused protest, chaos and injury (VIDEO)
by Kolapo Olapoju In the wake, of the visit of President Goodluck Jonathan to Obafemi Awolowo University, in Ile-Ife, Osun state, several students have been left injured after protests, chaos and…
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If you give your blood to Obasanjo, he will not support you – @GovAyoFayose tells GEJ
by Kolapo Olapoju Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has blasted former President, Olusegun Obasanjo for his recent criticism of President Goodluck Jonathan. Fayose made the comments at a summit organised by Committee on…
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Coke Studio takes May D, Teckno, Selebobo, others to CRUTECH
by Jewel Stephen Lovers of good music and dance are in for a time of their lives as the Coke Studio Concert hits the campus community of Cross River…
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#Ebola: OAU management say female student tests negative for virus
by Azubuike Azikiwe The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, has announced that the female student of the institution who was suspected to have the Ebola virus disease…
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OAU student down with Ebola, admits contact with P/Harcourt victim
by S'ola Filani A female student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife may have contracted the deadly Ebola virus. Though the management of the school initially denied the development, the Oyo State Commissioner…
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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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Get your degree! Obafemi Awolowo University is accepting applications into its e-learning program #OAUeLearning [DETAILS]
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Have you been seeking admission to the university year-in year-out without luck? Do you desire to further your education but cannot because of your demanding job? Are…
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Chika Nwobi: Meet the god of Nigeria’s mobile and Internet space (YNaija Long Read)
by Goke Oyeniyi Nigeria's mobile tech pioneer who founded MTECH, West Africa's largest mobile content company, is producing the country's next generation of elite entrepreneurs and internet companies - and…
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Soldiers stop and search Tambuwal in Kaduna, OAU authorities ‘to ban’ Student Union & other important news you should know today
by Zara Mustapha Obafemi Awolowo University officials 'to ban' Student Union The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is now making furious, desperate steps to proscribe the Students' Union…
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Dele Momodu: Atiku and the game of destiny
by Dele Momodu And when tomorrow comes, Atiku looks good to win the Presidential flag of the party. Please, relax a bit and ponder on the following configurations before you…
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Tragic news: OAU 400-level Law student ‘commits suicide in hostel’
by Akan Ido A young man who was in his semi-final year studying law at the Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun is said to have taken his own life.…
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ASUU strike update: Obafemi Awolowo University set to resume December 8
by Oge Okonkwo Following the controversial deadline for resumption given to the striking lecturers by the Federal Government, some federal universities have pulled out of the strike and are set…
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Inspired: Meet girl, 17, who made the overall best result in May/June WAEC exams (PICTURED)
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Folafoluwa Oginni Folafoluwa Oginni, a Seventeen-year-old girl, has emerged the overall best pupil in the May/June 2012 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC). She led two other…
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Prof. Pat Utomi, Chude Jideonwo, Sim Shagaya & Mario Valles are keynote speakers at Techie. Entrepreneurial. Nigerian. Talented event [DETAILS]
Techie. Entrepreneurial. Nigerian. Talented (TENT), a platform that showcases, connects, adds value and inspires is hosted by Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN). The platform fills an existing gap and also provides a place where…
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OAU rated the best university in Nigeria, 8th in Africa
As a confirmation of its academic excellence and learning, the Obafemi Awolowo University, (OAU) Ile-Ife, Osun State has again been rated the first and the best university in Nigeria and…
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OAU student who gave birth in toilet names baby, boy’s father identified
by Rachel Ogbu Oyinlola Rotimi, Obafemi Awolowo University student who became popular after giving birth in the student’s toilet has named her baby, Nifemi, Okikiola. The 22-year-old mother has described…
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“My baby has turned me into a kind of celebrity” – OAU student finally speaks out (PICTURED)
by Rachel Ogbu 400-level student, Oyinlola Rotimi has reportedly spoken put for the first time since she delivered her baby boy in the student residence toilet of Moremi Hall at the…
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OAU ‘flushing’ saga: Eyewitness gives details of how baby was delivered in the toilet
by Rachel Ogbu Head, Public Relations Unit, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has confirmed the development of a 400 level student, Oyinlola Rotimi, who caused commotion on Wednesday, when she was…
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SHOCKING: OAU student allegedly caught trying to flush a newborn baby down the toilet (PHOTO)
by Akan Ido There are unconfirmed reports that a student of the Obafemi Awolowo University was caught trying to flush a new born baby down the toilet. The incident reportedly…
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“There musta bin an angel”: How OAU student was shot twice in abduction of his girlfriend – See Tweets
by Rachel Ogbu Pelumi Taiwo, who received two bullets on April 12, 2013, along Ede Road, Osun State has twitted announcing he’s alive. Some gunmen shot the Chemical Engineering student…
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Top 10: UNILAG, UNIBEN, Babcock make list of top Nigerian law faculties
by Rachel Ogbu The Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, NIALS recently released a list of top 10 law faculties in Nigerian universities. Director-General of NIALS, Professor Epiphany Azinge, SAN,…
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Report: Pastor Adeboye donates N50 million to Obafemi Awolowo University
by Seyi Lawal Pastor Adeboye has donated N50 million to the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. The cheque was presented to the school's vice chancellor, Professor Idowu Bamitale Omole at…
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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