Obafemi Awolowo University

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 by a hair by OAU represented by two fiery debaters – Adeleye Mariam Adebambowale and Afolayan Sophia Tumininu. Shortlisted from ten entries, the three other... Read More

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October 28, 2017

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 herself. “We got a call that one of our students took poison,” Mr Oyatokun said. “We got to the hospital to realise that she mixed... Read More

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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. Premium Times reports that the reversal came after workers and students of the school protested and locked down the court barring the judge and others from... Read More

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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, Ede for corruption. One of the charges against him is the disbursement of over N1 billion to pay workers. Punch reports that the case is... Read More

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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 Private University in the top 10. University of Lagos takes the second position. See the full list below: 1 University of Ibadan 2 University of... Read More

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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 Pharmacy, and two of his friends, visited the Hilton hotel on Sunday to swim, Premium Times reports. A fellow student of the department, Farombi Oluwaseun,... Read More

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December 29, 2014

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, Ile-Ife, Osun State, is the sole representative of the female gender among the male-dominated candidates. Sonaiya will be contesting under the umbrella of KOWA party,... Read More

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December 2, 2014

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 fights broke out between undergraduates of the institution. On Friday, 28 November, the President visited the school alongside Ekiti governor, Ayo Fayose, at the behest of the... Read More

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November 28, 2014

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 Yoruba Progress holding at the Oduduwa Amphitheatre Hall of the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife on Friday, 28 November. Fayose accused Obasanjo of being corrupt, stating... Read More

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November 1, 2014

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 University of Technology (CRUTECH) on Friday, October 31st with performances from May D, Tekno, Solebobo amongst others. CRUTECH will mark the seventh campus visited by... Read More

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September 11, 2014

#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 has tested negative to the virus. According to the institution’s spokesperson, Mr. Abiodun Olanrewaju, the student, who was moved to Lagos State after showing Ebola-like... Read More

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September 10, 2014

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 for Health, Dr. Temitope Ilori, confirmed the report, saying the sick student had been moved to the isolation ward in Lagos. According to Ilori, the... Read More

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Obafemi Awolowo University launches the first e-learning degree programmes in Nigeria

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Obafemi Awolowo University’s Centre for Distance Learning recently introduced the first eLearning solution of its kind in the country. Their eLearning solution is projected to increase the university student base drastically and provide opportunity for thousands of students to receive accredited undergraduate and post-graduate degrees each year. The program has... Read More

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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 you fresh out of secondary school and you’re worried about the ease of gaining admission into the university? We have the ANSWER for you… OAU... Read More

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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 he’s already got $5m for the job In 1999, as the United States of America tried to find its way through the infamous dot come... Read More

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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 over a headlong protest they have staged against the and draconian sudden hikes introduced in their tuition. Saharareporters learned today of the management’s plan to... Read More

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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 scream “impossible” like a typical Nigerian. Truth is Atiku has suddenly become the last politician standing. Fellow Nigerians, the story I’m about to weave is... Read More

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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. 400-level student Oladipo Ige is said to have suffered bouts of depression before he tragically committed suicide on Sunday evening. Details surrounding the incident are... Read More

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December 5, 2013

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 to resume academic activities. The authorities of Obafemi Awolowo Unibversity, Ile-Ife has directed its students to resume on Sunday, December 8. The recent development was announced... Read More

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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 eighth in Africa. A statement made available to THISDAY Monday, by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the university, Mr. Abiodun Olarewaju, stated that the... Read More

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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 her experience as “unforgettable” adding that her child had made her a celebrity. Also, the father of the baby has been named as a 400-level... Read More

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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 Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. Already OAU authorities have explained that it was not an attempted murder as earlier speculated and both mother and... Read More

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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 accused of attempting to flush her newborn baby boy down the toilet. PRO Abiodun Olanrewaju said that the baby and mother survived and investigation into... Read More

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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 happened at Moremi Hostel in the early hours of Wednesday and the student was caught by a hostel cleaner who saw blood coming out from... Read More

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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 of Obafemi Awolowo University and the abducted a female companion with him at the time. According to reports, he sustained injuries but was luckily taken... Read More

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January 15, 2013

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, named the University of Lagos, Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Jos, University of Benin, Lagos State University, Ahmadu Bello University, University of Nigeria, Babcock University, University... Read More

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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 the fifth edition of the Redeem Christian Church of God’s Excel 2012 Conference. The donation is for an endowment of a professorial chair for mathematics... Read More

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